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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 101: Before & After Feelings: How to Take Action

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The critical role emotions play in productivity How to work through the uncomfortable emotions that keep us stuck A clear, step by step plan to take action and get things done Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) 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,” an...

Jun 28, 202125 minEp. 101

Episode 100: Perfectionism and ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Strategies to release perfectionism How to aim for B+ work How to accept yourself as 100% enough on your good days and bad days Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Episodes that dive further into the Model Episode 87: Navigating Overwhelm – Facts vs. Drama Episode 8: How to Create Success In Your Life With Thought Work...

Jun 21, 202130 minEp. 100

Episode 99: Maintaining Habit Momentum (Summer Habit Series Part 2)

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Key strategies to establish your habits Simple approaches to stick with your habits How to get “back on track” when habits slip Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Listen to Episode 59: 21 Ways to Simplify Your Life here Take the free training to boost your focus and concentration here...

Jun 14, 202129 minEp. 99

Episode 98: 3 Strategies To Stick With Your Summer Habits (Summer Habit Series pt. 1)

In This Episode, You Will… Get clarity on which habits you want to maintain, adopt, or break this summer. Uncover the motivation and commitment to stick with your habits no matter what. Create strategies to navigate any obstacles that might prevent you from creating the forward momentum you want. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Check out episode 97 and plan your ideal summer here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Subscribe And R...

Jun 07, 202123 minEp. 98

Episode 97: 3 Easy Ways To Intentionally Plan Your Summer

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to plan your summer with intention Three new ways to approach the planning process How to put these tools into practice and take action today Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)...

May 31, 202121 minEp. 97

Episode 96: When People "Drive You Crazy"

In This Episode, You Will… Better understand what can cause a disconnect in your relationships. Learn how to navigate and grow from each experience. Improve and strengthen these connections while developing a deeper understanding of yourself along the way. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode drops? You got it! Click over to ...

May 24, 202123 minEp. 96

Episode 95: How to Say No

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we struggle with saying no The three main areas where this comes up most often How to start saying no with greater confidence Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Check out Present Over Perfect here* Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) *Affiliate link: Please note that I only recommend products that I personally use and love....

May 17, 202128 minEp. 95

Episode 94: Getting Granular - Time Budget Part 2

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How we can make the most of the time we have. Whether or not the daily tasks on our plate are too much for one human. What can we do when procrastination, perfectionism, and indecision keep us stuck. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Listen to part one of the series here. Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Check out Timeular here!* *I am an affiliate for Timeular. Please note that I only recommen...

May 10, 202125 minEp. 94

Episode 93: How To Create A Time Budget

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify where your time goes each week Strategies to design a schedule with intention The exact steps you need to put these concepts into practice in your life Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Check out Toggl here Check out Do Nothing: How to Break Away from Overworking, Overdoing, and Underliving here (affiliate link) Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)...

May 03, 202123 minEp. 93

Episode 92: Productivity, Focus, and Taking Breaks

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we think we must maintain complete focus for 8 hours straight The reality behind the brain’s ability to concentrate How to work with your brain to stay focused and complete your work without burning out Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) 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...

Apr 26, 202120 minEp. 92

Episode 91: 5 Steps To Get Through The Messy Middle

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How you know when you’re in the messy middle of your goal Common situations when the messy middle pops up 5 step process to get through the messy middle and reach your goal Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)...

Apr 19, 202128 minEp. 91

Episode 90: Are You Selling Yourself Short?

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The power of our words and thoughts on self-confidence Where these words often hold us back How to decide intentionally what you want to think in order to generate greater confidence in yourself. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here 10 Tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Follow Patricia Sung @motherhoodinADHD...

Apr 12, 202122 minEp. 90

Episode 89: Increase Self Control and Decrease Impulsivity

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we struggle with impulse control Why the traditional approach to willpower only works for so long 3 simple strategies to help you stick with your original plans without giving in to the urge. Links From The Podcast Episode 89 Show Notes Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Get your free ebook here: 10 Ways To Work With Your ADHD Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a ne...

Apr 05, 202126 minEp. 89

Episode 88: 10 Lies About Time

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why your thoughts about time management make a big difference 10 lies we tell ourselves about time management How to make the most of your time every day Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Get your free ebook here: 10 Ways To Work With Your ADHD 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 “Liste...

Mar 29, 202124 minEp. 88

Episode 87: Navigating Overwhelm - Facts vs. Drama

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The importance of separating the facts from our thoughts Powerful examples of how this plays out in our everyday life A step by step approach to put these strategies into practice today Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here See the full show notes here...

Mar 22, 202124 minEp. 87

Episode 86: The Sneaky Reason Why You Procrastinate

In This Episode, You Will Discover… One of the sneakiest culprits for procrastination Where it commonly shows up in our lives Actionable steps to overcome procrastination and take action Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Grab your copy of 10 Tips To Work With Your ADHD Brain 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 “Liste...

Mar 15, 202126 minEp. 86

Episode 85: How To Keep Your Goals Front & Center

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to use visual reminders to reignite your goal commitment How to use daily habits for consistency and momentum The crucial mindset approach for goal success Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Grab your free workbook 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” a...

Mar 08, 202120 minEp. 85

Episode 84: Adult ADHD - Symptoms and Strengths

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The Symptoms of Adult ADHD The Strengths of the ADHD brain Resources and suggestions of where to go next on your ADHD journey Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here See the full show notes and resources here...

Mar 01, 202125 minEp. 84

Episode 83: 3 Strategies To Finally Follow Your Schedule

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The leading reasons we struggle to follow our calendar How to think differently about unpredictable schedules 3 powerful strategies you can try today to start getting things done Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here...

Feb 22, 202123 minEp. 83

Episode 82: Stop Worrying By Closing Your Open Question Loops

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why our brain loves to overthink things How to find answers to the questions My top two strategies to stop the looping questions in their tracks 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 free habit training on February 23rd 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 App...

Feb 15, 202126 minEp. 82

Episode 81: Stay Focused By Closing Open Loops

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How to identify the open loops in your life Why closing these loops helps increase your focus How to close the open loops and boost your productivity Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Check out Getting Things Done here (affiliate link) Check out todoist here (Use this link and we both get 2 months of todoist premium free. Thanks for your support!) Sign up for the Habits tr...

Feb 08, 202125 minEp. 81

Episode 80: Your Relationship Manuals

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we have manuals for people in our life What your manuals are How to drop your manuals and exponentially improve your relationships 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 28: Create more love in your life Listen to episode 39: When other people do it wrong Listen to episode 69: Other people's opinions part 1 Listen to episode 70: Other people's opinions par...

Feb 01, 202122 minEp. 80

Episode 79: You Are Not A Robot - How To Practice Self Compassion

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The breaking news that you are not a robot. Why this is a reminder you need to hear. 5 powerful lessons to help you drop perfectionism and embrace your humanity. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Read the 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...

Jan 25, 202122 minEp. 79

Episode 78: How To Easily Measure Your Progress On Long Term Goals

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we often get discouraged working toward long term goals How to set benchmarks and track your progress Tips to assess and adjust to stay committed to your goals, no matter what. Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here...

Jan 18, 202120 minEp. 78

Episode 77: 45 Bananas & Life is 50/50 - How to Commit To Your Goals

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The concept of life being 50/50 The importance of processing your emotions How to use these concepts to stick with your goals. 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, select “Listen on Apple Podcasts” and then click the “subscribe” button. Also, if you’re loving t...

Jan 11, 202120 minEp. 77

Episode 76: How Many Goals Should I Set?

In This Episode, You Will Discover… How many goals you should work on at once Why practicing constraint is the secret to success How to implement my best goal setting strategies today and start seeing progress Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Episode 20: How to Keep Your New Years Resolutions Episode 26: How to Overcome Your Fear of Failure Episode 45: How to Get Started on Your Big Goals Get The One Thing ...

Jan 04, 202120 minEp. 76

Episode 75: Start Now

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why we feel hesitant to get started on new goals The four most common thoughts that hold us back How to challenge those beliefs and start working toward our goals with confidence Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Full show notes 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 Podca...

Dec 28, 202021 minEp. 75

Episode 74: How To Love Being You

In This Episode, You Will Discover… Why many of us struggle with self-love How to develop love and appreciation for ourselves Actionable steps to put this into practice today Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Join us for December 29th training and learn how to stick with your goals no matter what Full show notes here...

Dec 21, 202024 minEp. 74

Episode 73: How To Create Your Ideal Year

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The importance of thinking big as you plan out the new year The power (and science) behind visualization My step-by-step process for mapping out an incredible year ahead Links From The Podcast Sign up for your free consultation with me here Join the I’m Busy Being Awesome Facebook group here Join us for December 29th training and learn how to stick with your goals no matter what...

Dec 14, 202025 minEp. 73

Episode 72: How To Move Forward With End Of The Year Reflection Questions

In This Episode, You Will Discover… The power of looking back on your past experiences in order to move forward Why we should stop arguing with reality 3 key areas to explore in order to learn, grow, and enter the new year with joy and possibility 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 goals training on December 29 here Subscribe And Review Do you want to be the first to know when a new episode dr...

Dec 07, 202026 minEp. 72
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