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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 221: What is ADHD Paralysis?

In This Episode, You Will Discover What ADHD Paralysis is. The difference between mental paralysis, task paralysis, and choice paralysis. A game-changing question to help you unfreeze and take action. Links From The Podcast Join We’re Busy Being Awesome here Join Vision to Action: Make Your Q4 Goals Happen here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here G...

Oct 16, 202335 minEp. 221

Episode 220: 7 Steps To Recovery From ADHD Burnout Using 'Low Power Mode'

In This Episode, You Will Discover How to identify your non-negotiables and determine what’s truly essential in this season of life Recognize whether or not you’re in the burnout cycle, and if so, what stage. How to implement Low Power Mode to your life so you can both recharge while continuing to show up for the things that matter most. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook...

Oct 09, 202338 minEp. 220

Episode 219: What Is The ADHD Burnout Cycle? 6 Different Stages

In This Episode, You Will Discover What the ADHD burnout cycle is The six different stages of the cycle How to recognize whether you’re in burnout and what to do about it Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Take the Focus Training here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Ra...

Oct 02, 202327 minEp. 219

Episode 218: 5 Ways To Stay Organized At Work When Overwhelmed & Busy

In This Episode, You Will Discover How To Consolidate the tasks on your list for less overwhelm Streamline your work for greater effectiveness and efficiency Make the most of your time so it doesn’t slip through the cracks Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadm...

Sep 25, 202339 minEp. 218

Episode 217: How To Set Up An ADHD-Friendly Organization System

In This Episode, You’ll Discover… 3 questions to ask yourself before you start researching How to use the answers to those questions to help you narrow down your search 5 ADHD-friendly tips to help you choose and implement your organizational system Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System...

Sep 18, 202328 minEp. 217

Episode 216: How To Use The Six Thinking Hats Technique For Decision Making + Examples

In This Episode, You Will Discover What the 6 Thinking Hats framework is Why it’s such a great approach for the ADHD brain How to implement the framework in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy t...

Sep 11, 202331 minEp. 216

Episode 215: Your Self-Worth Is Not Defined By Your Productivity: Here's Why

In This Episode, You Will Discover That worthiness is a construct (it’s totally made up) 3 key reasons we’re steeped in the belief that productivity equals self worth 3 actionable strategies for separating productivity and worthiness in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System he...

Sep 04, 202332 minEp. 215

Episode 214: Fall Fresh Start Guide: Life Edit for the Busy ADHD Brain

In This Episode, You Will Discover 4 key areas to edit Three simple questions to ask yourself How to implement your own life edit this season Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be ...

Aug 28, 202333 minEp. 214

Episode 213: Fall Transitions Made Simple with 5 Key Tips for ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Where to focus your attention during this transition Tactical approaches to managing your shifting routines and schedules How to iron out the wrinkles of transitions without feeling so rushed Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast R...

Aug 21, 202328 minEp. 213

Episode 212: How to Schedule Time For Fun: Essential Strategies for Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What’s blocking you from creating time for fun and play in your life Why it’s important to intentionally carve out this time Three flexible scheduling strategies so you can use the one that’s best for your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System her...

Aug 14, 202332 minEp. 212

Episode 211: The Power of Play for Adults with ADHD: Unlocking Joy and Balance

In This Episode, You Will Discover · Why the ADHD brain struggles to prioritize fun and play as an adult. · The value of incorporating it into our lives. · Practical strategies to identify and engage in the things that truly bring us joy. Links From The Podcast · Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here · Learn about 1:1 coaching here · Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) · Discover my favorite ADHD resources here · Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System ...

Aug 07, 202327 minEp. 211

Episode 210: How To Have Fun When Working On Your Goals

In This Episode, You Will Discover How To Recognize and celebrate your progress by setting achievable milestones. Let go of expectations and embrace flexibility in outcomes and approaches. Intentionally introduce playfulness to your experience of goals overall Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Plan...

Jul 31, 202329 minEp. 210

Episode 209: Beyond Black and White - Navigating All-or-Nothing Thinking with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Five key areas ADHD brains struggle with all-or-nothing thinking Three effective strategies to embrace the gray with greater ease How to implement these practices in your life today. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap he...

Jul 24, 202335 minEp. 209

Episode 208: How To Zoom In & Get Specific With ADHD: Step By Step

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we feel overwhelmed when facing a big project with ADHD A simple, step-by-step process that helps you break down the project into manageable steps Specific examples demonstrating how to implement the process in real-life situations Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Aw...

Jul 17, 202335 minEp. 208

Episode 207: How To Avoid Overwhelm and Getting Stuck In The Details

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why it’s so easy for our ADHD brains to feel overwhelmed How to recognize when you’re slipping into overwhelm How to pull yourself out and create clarity about the next steps forward Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap he...

Jul 10, 202328 minEp. 207

Episode 206: Harnessing the Power of a Mid-Year Review with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Why the review process is so powerful for people with ADHD Seven ways to jog your memory and make the review process easier Powerful reflections questions designed specifically for an ADHD brain Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcas...

Jul 03, 202333 minEp. 206

Episode 205: Top 5 Strategies for Time Management with ADHD (and why they work)

In This Episode, You’ll Discover Five proven time management strategies for adults with ADHD Why these approaches work so well How to apply them in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Time Timer* (affiliate link) Leave IBBA A Rating & Re...

Jun 26, 202335 minEp. 205

Episode 204: Benefits of Body Doubling for Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What body doubling is Why body doubling is especially effective for people with ADHD Practical approaches to implement body doubling in your life today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Gretchen Rubin - The Four Te...

Jun 19, 202332 minEp. 204

Episode 203: Creating Your Ideal Schedule – Simplifying Structure for ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The importance of finding the sweet spot between simplicity and complexity when it comes to schedules, routines, and habits. Why it’s essential to tailor the level of support to your needs for optimal functioning with ADHD. How to find the right level of support that offloads decision-making and executive functions without overwhelming the brain. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 t...

Jun 12, 202332 minEp. 203

Episode 202: Endings and New Beginnings: Navigating Transition with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of endings and new beginnings Three key lessons that help us navigate big transitions How you can apply these lessons to your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Pod...

Jun 05, 202333 minEp. 202

Episode 201: How to Slow Down Time - Strategies for Adults with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Three key reasons why time seems to slip through the cracks. How to ground yourself when you feel untethered Five actionable strategies to help you stay present and recognize the passage of time more often. Links From The Podcast Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources he...

May 29, 202340 minEp. 201

Episode 200: Celebrating 200 – Key Lessons and Listener Favorites

In This Episode, You Will Hear Paula’s reflection on the journey of creating 200 episodes The inspiration for episode 200, specifically A highlight reel of listener favorites and key takeaways Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here – June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System...

May 22, 202337 minEp. 200

Episode 199: Parallel Tasking and ADHD - How to Reduce Distractions

In This Episode, You Will Discover The difference between multi-tasking and parallel-tasking How parallel tasking helps increase focus and follow through Strategies to use parallel tasking in your life Join Overwhelmed to Action Free Training here - June 6-8 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planni...

May 15, 202328 minEp. 199

Episode 198: 5 Tips for Finishing Tasks with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The leading reasons adults with ADHD struggle to finish tasks How to recognize where and when these obstacles show up for you Five actionable tips you can use today to help you finish the tasks piling up on your list. Sign up for the 3-Day Free Training Here 🎉 Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesom...

May 08, 202329 minEp. 198

Episode 197: 3 Lessons You Deserve To Know With An ADHD Diagnosis

In This Episode, You Will Discover 3 key lessons every person with ADHD deserves to know How these lessons apply to your life What you can do with this information as you move forward Join us for the free 3-day training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating...

May 01, 202325 minEp. 197

Episode 196: How to Make a Change with ADHD - Inside and Outside Jobs

In This Episode, You Will Discover The power of intentional change in your life. The two essential components of creating this change. What you can do to make it last. Sign up for the free training here! Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA ...

Apr 24, 202325 minEp. 196

Episode 195: How to Stop the Sunday Scaries with ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover What the Sunday Scaries are Why we get them How to reduce the Sunday Scaries and start the week off right Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about private coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the pod...

Apr 17, 202329 minEp. 195

Episode 194: 10 Things Making My ADHD Life Easier Right Now

In This Episode, You Will Discover Ten (plus!) things making my ADHD life easier right now Why these tools are so supportive How you might implement similar tools to support your brain Links From The Podcast Tempur-Pedic Cooling Pillow Silk Pillowcase Philips Wake-Up Light Alarm Clock Instant Pot (I have the 6 quart) Egg Cooker Cauliflower Rice Spotify Playlists Puzzle Board (aka Felt Board) HiyaHiya Knitting Needles (There's a small and large set) Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here ...

Apr 10, 202332 minEp. 194

Episode 193: 3 Steps To Stay On Track With Your Goals With ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover Where you fit within the three steps What you can learn from this awareness How to move forward and make the progress you want Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Tune into episode 186: How to Use a G...

Apr 03, 202331 minEp. 193

Episode 192: How Tiny Habits Create Lasting Change for ADHD

In This Episode, You Will Discover The science of habit formation The obstacles adults with ADHD face when it comes to sticking with habits How to identify the one key habit that will the biggest shifts toward your end goal Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Take the Focus & ...

Mar 27, 202326 minEp. 192
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