Scattered, Focused, Done — Reimagining Productivity with ADHD

DESCRIPTION: If you want to manage your ADHD and reach your goals with greater ease, you’ll want to learn how to be more self-compassionate. And you can do that with the techniques I share in this podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS: You may be compassionate to others, but not to yourself. Self-compassion is a critical part of... The post Do You Know Why Self-Compassion Is Key to Effectively Manage ADHD? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: While you may resist structure, you also know structure is helpful to follow through on what’s important to you in alignment with your values, right? Using a calendar consistently is critical for ADHD adults to execute well. I bet you already knew this. But you may not be using your calendar effectively. Using these... The post ADHD Adults Who Use These 6 Calendar Techniques Are Less Stressed appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Anger is not a bad thing. But, if you are an ADHD adult your anger may last longer, being more intense and get in the way of having the kind of personal professional relationships you want. Learn how to express your anger in a way that works for you. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Anger is not... The post Here’s How to Stop Your ADHD Anger From Ruining Your Relationships appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Learn how ADHD adults benefit from accountability partnerships in order to follow through on what’s important to them and feel good about it!   KEY TAKEAWAYS: ADHD adults may resist accountability because of their history with this concept. The right kind of accountability — curious accountability — can feel affirming, though. Accountability partners can... The post How Thriving ADHD Adults Create Successful Accountability Partnerships appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Adults with ADHD who want to learn how to manage their time better need to upgrade their skills before they can effectively use any new tool or strategy. Here is how you can do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS: learn 2 strategies to address your challenges with ADHD time blindness learn 5 strategies to address your... The post ADHD Adults Need to Upgrade These 3 Skills to Manage Time Better appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Thoughts can either help or hinder ADHD adults. Use these 2 tips to make sure your thoughts don’t get in the way of reaching your goals KEY TAKEAWAYS: Getting hooked by your thoughts may get in the way of doing what’s important to you. You can’t get rid of your thoughts. You can defuse... The post ADHD Adults Who Use These 2 Techniques Don’t Get Hooked by Their Thoughts appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Processing slowly whether it’s in conversation or reading is a common challenge for ADHD adults. While it’s not related to your intelligence, it could be related to your ADHD. Hear about the possible connections between processing speed and ADHD as well as the workarounds you can use to still reach your goals. KEY TAKEAWAYS:... The post How ADHD Adults Who Process Slowly Still Reach Their Goals appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: ADHD adults need to play to be productive. Here are strategies to motivate yourself to play more even though you have a full plate. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Play is a biological need. ADHD adults need to play to do their other work more effectively. There are many ways to play. You should schedule play in... The post ADHD Adults Need to Play if They Want to Be Productive appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Not all mistakes are made equal. Learn how ADHD adults use these 5 steps to better handle the 4 different types of mistakes. KEY TAKEAWAYS: There are four different types of mistakes. How you decide to respond to your mistakes depends on your preferences and the type of mistake. Just because other people think... The post ADHD Adults Who Take These 5 Steps Handle Mistakes Better appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Learn how to listen to your emotions and be in the driver’s seat in managing them, not your ADHD brain, so you align with your values. KEY TAKEAWAYS: It’s important to listen to the messages your feelings give you. ADHD can make it hard for ADHD adults to be in the driver’s seat when... The post Feel Like Your Emotions Are in Charge Not You Because of ADHD? appeared first on Marla Cummins.