Reimagining Productivity with ADHD

Marla Cummins, ADHD and Productivity Coach
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Sep 7, 2025 • 14min

ADHD Accountability: How to Make It Work for You

Discover how accountability can transform your approach to goals without the burden of shame. Learn about three types of accountability tailored for adults with ADHD. The discussion emphasizes building supportive partnerships that foster success. With practical strategies in hand, you’ll find out how to make accountability a powerful ally in your journey.
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Aug 26, 2025 • 20min

The Steps to Prevent and Recover From ADHD Mistakes

Explore the four common mistakes made by adults with ADHD and learn how to prevent them. Discover the importance of slowing down to avoid serious errors and practical tools like checklists. Dive into decision-making strategies that help manage impulsivity, including the powerful STOP method. Embrace self-compassion as you navigate your mistakes and understand that they are part of the learning process. Be inspired to approach productivity with a healthier mindset!
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Aug 19, 2025 • 19min

How You Can Maintain Consistency With ADHD

What if trying to be consistent in everything is actually sabotaging your productivity? Here's what works better. The post How You Can Maintain Consistency With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.
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Aug 5, 2025 • 18min

Calendar Strategies That Reduce ADHD Overwhelm

Episode Summary If using a calendar feels more frustrating than helpful with ADHD, this episode is for you. You’ll learn practical strategies to make your calendar support your energy, priorities, and follow-through. From weekly reviews to color coding, you’ll get doable ideas you can test without overhauling your whole life. What You’ll Learn About Using A Calendar With ADHD Transcript: ADHD Calendar Strategies  (00:00): Are you looking for strategies so you can actually use your calendar effectively? If you are, you’re in the right place. This is part two of a two-part series on ADHD and calendars. And if you haven’t listened to part one yet, that episode dives into the emotional and practical challenges of using calendars with ADHD. But what you’ll hear today... The post Calendar Strategies That Reduce ADHD Overwhelm appeared first on Marla Cummins.
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Jul 29, 2025 • 13min

Top 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Struggles with Calendars

Many adults with ADHD find traditional calendar systems overwhelming and anxiety-inducing. The discussion dives into the unique challenges faced in organizing time effectively. It also offers insights on reshaping the approach to calendars for improved productivity. Listeners learn practical strategies to manage their schedules better and overcome the guilt associated with disorganization. Exploring the hidden barriers is key to transforming one's relationship with time management.
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Jul 18, 2025 • 17min

Crucial Tips You Need to Be on Time for Work

Episode Summary If you’re a high‑achieving professional with ADHD but still late to work and tired of starting your workday stressed, this episode is for you. I’ll provide you with specific strategies you can start using today, from addressing your time blindness to leveraging simple tech hacks and creating the routines you need to get you out the door on time to work reliably. What You’ll Learn About Getting to Work on Time With ADHD Transcript: (00:03): Can adults with A DHD be on time to work? Absolutely. Let’s see how. (00:08): You’ve tuned into Scattered, Focused, Done – A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your... The post Crucial Tips You Need to Be On Time for Work appeared first on Marla Cummins.
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Jul 13, 2025 • 40min

Can You Get ADHD Support at Work Without Disclosing?

Episode Summary Getting support for ADHD at work can feel risky, especially if you’re unsure whether to disclose. In this episode, Marla talks with neurodivergent HR expert and former Amazon leader Kate Broeking about how professionals with ADHD can advocate for what they need, protect their performance, and navigate the process with clarity and confidence. What You’ll Learn About Getting ADHD Workplace Support: Meet Kate Broeking Kate has over 10 years of experience building neurodiversity and mental health programs that help companies attract, retain, and advance neurodivergent employees. With a background in social work, vocational rehabilitation, and corporate accommodations, she spent six years leading supported employment programs and disability hiring initiatives at both the state and national levels. In 2019, Kate created Amazon’s Work Wellness... The post Can You Get ADHD Support at Work Without Disclosing? appeared first on Marla Cummins.
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Jun 20, 2025 • 16min

How Do I Know if I Need a Therapist or an ADHD Coach?

Episode Summary If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD coaching, therapy, or both would be most helpful, this episode will help you sort through the differences. I explore what each approach offers, how they can complement each other, and what questions to ask when choosing the support that fits best. It’s a practical guide for understanding your options and making an informed decision. What You’ll Learn About Choosing ADHD Support: Transcript: Therapy vs ADHD Coaching Therapy vs ADHD Coaching (00:03): Are you trying to figure out whether therapy A DHD, coaching or both is right for you? So are a lot of other adults with ADHD, you’re listening to Scattered Focused, done re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to get... The post How Do I Know if I Need a Therapist or an ADHD Coach? appeared first on Marla Cummins.
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Jun 6, 2025 • 15min

Still Disorganized With ADHD? Four Ways to Get On Track

Feeling organized outwardly but chaotic inside? Discover four hidden ADHD trouble spots like email overload and scattered to-do lists that fuel disorganization. Learn ADHD-friendly strategies to manage your time, memory, mood, and tasks effectively. Explore the significance of building strong support systems and the power of self-compassion on your journey to improvement. Small steps can lead to big changes in overcoming feelings of overwhelm and finding balance!
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May 25, 2025 • 13min

Why Do I Seem Put Together But Feel Totally Disorganized With ADHD?

Feeling organized but struggling underneath? Discover the paradox of high performance versus hidden chaos, especially for adults with ADHD. Learn about the challenges of executive function and why tasks slip through the cracks. Dive into effective strategies like the five-minute rule and body doubling to enhance productivity. Find out how to build a support system tailored to your needs, helping you tackle disorganization and establish motivating routines. It's time to bridge the gap between appearing competent and feeling in control!

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