

Reimagining Productivity with ADHD
Marla Cummins, ADHD and Productivity Coach
Reimagining Productivity with ADHD isn’t about cramming more into your day. It’s about focusing on what matters most to you. I’m Marla Cummins, an ADHD and productivity coach, and in each episode I share practical tools, grounded strategies, and a compassionate perspective to help you follow through, find more ease, and shape a life that truly works for you.
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Feb 26, 2021 • 19min
The 6 Strategies ADHD Adults Use to Make Transitions Easier
DESCRIPTION: Transitions are hard for ADHD adults. There’s a reason for that related to your ADHD. And here’s what you can do to make transitions throughout your day easier. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Transitions are hard for ADHD adults. The first step to make it easier is identify those transitions you find challenging. Then you can adopt...
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Jan 27, 2021 • 15min
What ADHD Adults Need to Do to Make Better Decisions
TRANSCRIPT: 00:02: If you’re struggling to make decisions, could it be, you’re not clear on your values, beliefs, and objectives in making that decision? You’ve turned into Scattered, Focused, Done, Reimagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults, like you, who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills, to...
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Dec 18, 2020 • 20min
Making Choices Is Easier for ADHD Adults Who Do This
DESCRIPTION: It definitely can be harder to make choices for many ADHD adults. If you want it to be easier, try experimenting with these strategies. KEY TAKEAWAYS: There are specific aspects of your ADHD that can make it harder to choose between various options. It’s important to understand how making choices and making decisions are...
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Nov 1, 2020 • 21min
How to Be an Effective Boss When You Have ADHD
Description: So, you’re the boss and you have ADHD. If you feel like an impostor sometimes, you can turn that around, and become the kind of leader you want to be. Join me to learn about the strategies you can use to do that. Key Takeaways: Your ADHD may affect your ability to lead the...
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Oct 16, 2020 • 18min
Why ADHD Adults Need to Give up Perfectionism to Be productive
DESCRIPTION: If you’re ready to cure your ADHD perfectionism so you can be productive and do what’s essential to you, here is the strategy you need to use to do that. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Perfectionism is a habit. Striving for perfection contributes to your overwhelm and gets in the way of reaching your goals. Using the...
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Sep 25, 2020 • 18min
Do ADHD Adults Overthink or Not Think Enough?
DESCRIPTION: Do you feel like you think too much? Could be. But, like many ADHD adults, you may also not do enough upfront thinking to be able to follow through on your goals. Ready to change that? KEY TAKEAWAYS: You may be investing too much time and energy in thinking. So that you don’t get...
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Aug 21, 2020 • 23min
How to Manage Boredom When You Have ADHD
Boredom can be especially challenging for adults with ADHD, intertwining feelings of restlessness and a need for stimulation. The podcast delves into the connection between dopamine and boredom, highlighting strategies to make mundane tasks feel more engaging. Practical tips like the Pomodoro technique and self-reward systems are shared to help transform unproductive habits. Additionally, it addresses how to manage impulsivity by recognizing limits and incorporating breaks or physical activity for healthier coping mechanisms.

Jul 26, 2020 • 15min
Trouble Saying What You Want Because of Your ADHD?
Description: Organizing thoughts into words with ADHD can be a challenge. Ready to turn that around? Use these 7 strategies and you can. Key Takeaways: ADHD challenges with working memory, long-term memory, processing speed, emotional regulation and distractions can make it difficult for you to organize your thoughts into words. Learn more about these ADHD...
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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
Description: Feelings of overwhelm are a common companion for ADHD adults. So, knowing these five steps to manage it in the moment is key to working well with your ADHD. Key Takeaways: Your ADHD can make your overwhelm worse and your overwhelm can also exacerbate your ADHD symptoms. Overwhelm can lead to procrastination as a...
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