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I'm Busy Being Awesome

Paula Engebretsonimbusybeingawesome.com
How do I increase my productivity and decrease distractions? Is it possible to reclaim my time? How can I get more organized? And can I do it all with ADHD? Welcome to the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast, where we dive into each of these questions and so much more. Every week, life coach and ADHDer Paula Engebretson brings you her best strategies to boost your productivity, manage your time, get organized, and follow through on your goals. Whether you're a fellow ADHDer, you identify with ADHD tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you. Are you busy being awesome?
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Episodes

Episode 71: 10 Ways to Get Organized and Reduce Stress this Season

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Ten powerful strategies to get organized and reduce your stress this season Step-by-step instructions to implement these tips immediately How to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the season for yourself Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Listen to episode 4 about daily self-care here Check out the complete show notes here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to ...

Nov 30, 202039 minEp. 71

Episode 70: Other People's Opinions Part 2

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why you can’t hurt other people’s feelings and what that means for you The power of unspoken opinions What you can learn about yourself when you dig deep and do this work Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Get complete show notes here Join us for the November Training here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click o...

Nov 23, 202031 minEp. 70

Episode 69: Managing Other People's Opinions: Part One

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why it’s natural to worry about what other people think Three general categories of “other people’s opinions” we fear Why we care so deeply about other people’s opinions in the first place How to identify where this shows up in your life Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Sign up for the Make Your Ideas a Reality Training here Get the complete show notes here Subscribe And ...

Nov 16, 202028 minEp. 69

Episode 68: How To Build Your Self-Confidence & Create The Life You Want

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The difference between confidence and self-confidence The importance of self-confidence in helping us step out of our comfort zones and reach our biggest goals Two powerful strategies you can use to start increasing your self-confidence Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here! Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here! Access the full show notes here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new e...

Nov 09, 202023 minEp. 68

Episode 67: What You Can Control In Uncertain Times

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we try to control the uncontrollable What we can and can’t control How to create certainty in an unknown situation Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here! Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here! See Full Show Notes here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also...

Nov 02, 202024 minEp. 67

Episode 66: Stop Trying Harder

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The powerful concept that helped me reduce my workload while getting more done. Three simple questions that explore the concept further How you can apply these tools to your life to reach your goals without working harder Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here! Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, ...

Oct 26, 202024 minEp. 66

Episode 65: How to Make a Schedule You Will Follow

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why the iteration process is so effective for establishing a consistent, productive schedule The 2 essential parts of the process you might be missing How to use the iteration process in your life so you finally follow through on the schedules you create. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Sign up for the How to Make Your Ideas Reality here Listen to episode 8 about thought work here Listen to episode 3 about time blocki...

Oct 19, 202030 minEp. 65

Episode 64: How To Start Journaling and Improve Your Life

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The powerful benefits of journaling Different journaling approaches and prompts Strategies to establish a consistent journaling habit Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Read Tiny Habits * Read Atomic Habits * Check out episode 6 for establishing a new habit Check out episode 25 to establish your minimum baseline habit Sign up for the thought work and journaling training here *Affiliate link – thanks for your support! Sub...

Oct 12, 202029 minEp. 64

Episode 63: 3 Lessons for Growth & Change

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Three powerful lessons to help you get unstuck and generate change How to use these lessons in your everyday life Simple questions to ask yourself to foster growth and transformation as you reach your next goal Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “subscr...

Oct 05, 202018 minEp. 63

Episode 62: Habits and Getting Stuck in "Maybe"

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Exactly what it means to be “stuck in maybe.” How this might be holding you back from leveling up your life. Four powerful strategies to help you step out of “maybe” and into commitment as you adopt your new habit or reach the next goal. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Check out Ryan Holiday’s book Stillness is Key here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Cl...

Sep 28, 202034 minEp. 62

Episode 61: Procrastiworking: How To Recognize It And When To Stop

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Where procrastiwork shows up in our life How to identify where procrastiworking holds us back How to sidestep the pitfall of procrastiwork and keep our productivity levels high Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Listen to episode 53 – the NOT to-do list here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then cli...

Sep 21, 202020 minEp. 61

Episode 60: How To Stop Putting Things Off For Good

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why you’re not taking action on your nagging tasks My powerful 7-steps to complete each one Action steps to get started today Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Listen to episode 16 here! Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you’re loving the podcast, would you...

Sep 14, 202034 minEp. 60

Episode 59: 21 Easy Ways To Simplify Your Life

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The important balance of mindset and strategy when it comes to implementing new concepts Over 20 powerful strategies to simplify and streamline your life How to implement these tactics in your life today to create the life you want Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Listen to episode 8 here Listen to episode 56 here Grab your free workbook here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode d...

Sep 07, 202042 minEp. 59

Episode 58: Stop Self-Sabotage By Failing Ahead Of Time

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… What failing ahead of time is and whether it shows up in your life The top four beliefs that keep us stuck How to take action and move forward rather than playing small Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you’re loving the podcast, would you be a r...

Aug 31, 202025 minEp. 58

Episode 57: How to Manage Stress, To-do Lists, & Circumstances

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The real reason you’re feeling stressed and overwhelmed The importance of identifying your circumstance How to quiet your negative emotions, take control over your experience, and start getting things done. LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Listen to episode 56 about learning to believe new things here Check out 6 Weeks to Success here...

Aug 24, 202025 minEp. 57

Episode 56: How To Retrain Your Brain To Believe New Things

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… How both your positive and negative thoughts create your current circumstances The importance of both recognizing and questioning your thoughts My favorite strategy to shift your negative thoughts to create the life you want LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Take the Mastering Your Motivation training here Share your new ladder thoughts with me on Instagram here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know w...

Aug 17, 202028 minEp. 56

Episode 55: Navigating Back to School this Fall

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Different ways to think about navigating "back to school" Actionable strategies you can take to ease the transition back to school How to implement these strategies in your own life today LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Take the Mastering Your Motivation training here Share your strategies for back to school on Instagram here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it...

Aug 10, 202028 minEp. 55

Episode 54: 3 Ways To Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone Now

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Why we struggle to step out of our comfort zone 3 Powerful comfort zone examples Proven strategies to help you move forward and get comfortable with being uncomfortable LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Check out the Mastering Your Motivation training here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click ...

Aug 03, 202023 minEp. 54

Episode 53: How To Do More With Less – The Not To-Do List

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The concept of constraint and how it helps you reach your goals Two crucial components of the not to-do list The step-by-step process to create and use a not to-do list in your life

Jul 27, 202029 minEp. 53

Episode 52: 5 Powerful Lessons To Live The Life You Want

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The power of reflection My top 5 lessons for living your best life How to uncover insights from both your past and future self to live the life you want LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Check out the Mastering Your Motivation training here Grab your free Letter From My Future Self Template here! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “...

Jul 20, 202031 minEp. 52

Episode 51: How To Create Successful Habits In 3 Easy Steps

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… How to frame your habits for success The importance of starting, not stopping My three-step strategy for habit success LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Check out the Mastering Your Motivation training here Listen to Episode 6 for additional habit strategies here Listen to Episode 25 for more information on the minimum baseline here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You g...

Jul 13, 202022 minEp. 51

Episode 50: How To Use Your Time Wisely For Maximum Productivity

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Why time is our most valuable asset How to recognize where your time is going each day Strategies to use your time more intentionally to both increase productivity make more time for you LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Check out the Mastering Your Motivation webinar here! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcast...

Jul 06, 202023 minEp. 50

Episode 49: How To Use Your Strengths And Weaknesses For Massive Success

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Simple strategies to recognize your inherent strengths The importance of honing and building upon your strengths How to incorporate your strengths more often throughout your daily life for success LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Take the Strengths Finder Quiz here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and t...

Jun 29, 202021 minEp. 49

Episode 48: Feel Like Giving Up On Your Goal? Listen to this.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Powerful new thoughts to shift your perspective The importance of persistence and commitment to your goals Inspiring messages to keep you moving forward on your journey LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Take the Mastering Your Motivation training here SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to iTunes, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “...

Jun 22, 202016 minEp. 48

Episode 46: How To Make It Stick – Learning Techniques You Need Now

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The importance of reflecting on your learning My three-step framework to make learning new concepts stick How to apply a variation of the three-step framework when beginning an anti-racism practice LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here Take the Mastering Your Motivation training here Get Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad here Follow Layla F. Saad on Instagram here Follow Rachel Cargle on Instagram here Follow Andréa R...

Jun 08, 202032 minEp. 46

Episode 44: Make Things Easy And Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… Why we overcomplicate new projects or challenging situations How to step back and see the big picture How to stop feeling overwhelmed One powerful question to change how you approach challenging tasks. LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Check out 6 Weeks to Success here! Take the Mastering Your Motivation training here! SUBSCRIBE AND REVIEW Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click ...

May 25, 202029 minEp. 44

Episode 43: How to Increase Your Efficiency with Batch Work

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The negative impact of multitasking The powerful benefits of batch working How batch working fits in your schedule My 5-step batch work process LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Check out the article, “The High Cost of Multitasking” here! Learn more about Tailwind here! (Affiliate Link) Grab your free Trello board here!...

May 18, 202034 minEp. 43

Episode 42: Stay Focused on Your Goals When You've Lost Motivation

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL DISCOVER… The overlooked reason why we set goals for ourselves Why we lose our motivation when working toward long-term goals 3 simple tools to rediscover your motivation and commitment How you can apply these tools in your daily life to keep working toward your goals no matter what LINKS FROM THE PODCAST Sign up for your free strategy session with me here! Check out episode 40 here! Grab your free 30 Day Goal Challenge workbook here! Watch the Mastering Your Motivation...

May 11, 202025 minEp. 42
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