
Scattered, Focused, Done — Reimagining Productivity with ADHD
Join me, Marla Cummins, an ADHD Coach, as I help you unlock your full potential. If you’ve been searching for strategies that align with the way your ADHD brain is wired, not against it, you’re in the right place. In each episode, I’ll share powerful tools, innovative techniques, and fresh perspectives to help you work with your unique strengths. I’ll help you turn overwhelming moments into manageable ones, so you can accomplish what’s most important to you. Don’t miss out on even more valuable insights! Sign up for my biweekly newsletter at marlacummins.com/planning, where you’ll receive unique ADHD-friendly strategies and resources straight to your inbox. As a bonus, you’ll get a free guide, “6 Common Planning Mistakes Adults with ADHD Make (and How to Avoid Them),” to elevate your planning skills and help you navigate planning with confidence.
Latest episodes

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Jul 26, 2020 • 15min
Trouble Saying What You Want Because of Your ADHD?
Explore the challenges individuals with ADHD face in communicating effectively, including limited working memory, self-regulation challenges, and slower processing speed. Discover strategies for better communication such as disclosing ADHD diagnosis, bringing notes to meetings, and actively listening without judgment. Learn the power of curiosity and non-judgmental communication in interacting with individuals with ADHD.

Jun 30, 2020 • 16min
ADHD Adults Need These 4 Tips To Successfully Adopt Habits
DESCRIPTION: Adopting the right habits help ADHD adults be more productive. Here’s how to do that with greater ease. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Adopting habits can be a challenge for ADHD adults. ADHD symptoms is what makes it hard to both form habits and persist in using them. There are 4 techniques you can use to make...
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May 22, 2020 • 22min
Skillfully Handling Your Overwhelm When You Have ADHD
Learn how ADHD exacerbates overwhelm and the impact on executive functions. Discover strategies to tackle overwhelm and replace overwhelming routines with healthier habits. Explore the effects of overwhelm on individuals with ADHD and navigate overwhelming situations for improved performance. Overcome overwhelm by addressing the source step-by-step and seeking assistance for solutions.

May 1, 2020 • 15min
Executing on Your To-Do List
DESCRIPTION: If you have a master task list, that’s great! Now you need to execute on those tasks, right? Here are strategies you need to use to do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS: You may avoid your task list, if you don’t know how you’re going to follow through on the tasks. Weekly planning is one technique...
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Apr 17, 2020 • 17min
If You Want to Execute Better, Craft Your Tasks This Way
DESCRIPTION: How you write your tasks on your list can help or hinder you when it’s time to execute. Here’s how you can craft each one to make follow through easier. KEY TAKEAWAYS: For better follow through: clearly define each task on your task list in actionable terms include as much information as possible...
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Mar 31, 2020 • 17min
How to Create a Task List That Works for ADHD Adults
Description: If you have everything and the kitchen sink on your task list, it’s probably not working for you. Here’s how ADHD adults create the right kind of task list. One that helps you do what is most important to you. Key Takeaways: A master task list is critical to be able to remember and...
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Mar 6, 2020 • 24min
7 Techniques You Can Use To Make Starting Easier
Description: You need to finish it. Whatever it is for you. But all you can think about is how long it’s going to take, how hard it’s going to be and that you’re not even sure where to begin. Next thing you know you’re doing something else, telling yourself “I’ll do it later…” Right,...
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Feb 28, 2020 • 18min
Can ADHD Adults Be Productive When Everything Feels Urgent?
Discover how urgency can be both a driving force and a source of stress for adults with ADHD. Learn strategies to prioritize tasks effectively and understand your own values to minimize distractions. Daily planning is highlighted as crucial for enhancing productivity, with a focus on structured calendars and collaborative decision-making. Transform your approach by diversifying your motivators and creating a supportive environment to reduce reliance on that relentless sense of urgency.

Feb 17, 2020 • 12min
ADHD All Grown-Up — Answers to Your Questions
Description: In this inaugural episode I’ll clear up some of the misinformation you may have about adult ADHD, as I provide brief answers to a few of the most common questions. Key Takeaways: ADHD is a neurological condition, meaning you are wired differently. Symptoms are different among adults and throughout your life time. Getting an...
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