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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 281: How To Take Time to Rest as an ADHD Adult

In Episode 281: You Will Discover The key challenges ADHD brains face with rest How to implement complementary rest for greater balance Practical steps for integrating rest into your daily routine Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome small group coaching 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 her...

Dec 16, 202429 minEp. 281

Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis)

In Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis), You Will Discover: How to reduce wardrobe decision fatigue and streamline shopping. The game-changing power of color analysis for ADHD brains. Practical steps to make clothes shopping and deciding what to wear a breeze. Links From The Podcast Learn more about getting your color analysis here. Enter BUSY at checkout for a special discount! Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome small grou...

Dec 09, 202437 minEp. 280

Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth

In Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth, You Will Discover: The five stages of change model and how it works Why this framework is especially supportive for ADHD brains How to apply this framework to make lasting change in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome small group coaching Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m...

Dec 02, 202442 minEp. 279

Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template

In Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template, You Will Discover What a dopamenu is. Why it’s such an effective resource for the ADHD brain. How to create your own and implement it into your daily life. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group 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 h...

Nov 29, 202435 minEp. 278

Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive

In Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive, You Will Discover: The key differences between values and priorities, and why both are essential to understand when working with your ADHD. How to align your daily actions with your values to stay focused on what truly matters. Practical steps to clarify your own values and priorities for a more fulfilling, purpose-driven life. Links From The Podcast Get the Holiday Season Blueprint Here Learn more about both 1:1 and ...

Nov 18, 202428 minEp. 277

Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant

In Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant You Will Discover: Why many adults with ADHD have low self-trust How to identify whether you have areas of low self-trust in your life Actionable strategies to start strengthening your self-trust today (one step at a time) Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get...

Nov 11, 202429 minEp. 276

Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community

In Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community, You Will Discover Real-life ADHD solutions from our community, designed to support your brain. Tips to help streamline your day, boost focus, and make time for self-care. Outside-the-box strategies for tackling tasks and building habits that stick Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources...

Nov 04, 202440 minEp. 275

Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard

In Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard, You Will Discover: How to recognize when you’re past capacity. Why “pushing through” can backfire and the solution is found in “softening.” Simple, actionable strategies to reset and recharge when you need it most. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group 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 Bein...

Oct 28, 202430 minEp. 274

Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance

In Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance, You Will Discover: How to use your curiosity to reframe resistance. The power of choosing your challenge. Seven specific questions & journal prompts you can use to get curious and shift into action today. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group 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 Bei...

Oct 21, 202422 minEp. 273

Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things?

In Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things?You Will Discover: How to choose between the discomfort of doing a task and the discomfort of avoiding it. The difference between lacking capacity and resisting tasks due to discomfort. How taking small steps breaks the cycle of dread and builds momentum. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favori...

Oct 14, 202429 minEp. 272

Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps

In Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps, You Will Discover: Why starting now—no matter how small—builds momentum How to shift your focus from the outcome to the process 5 simple strategies to start something new and overcome the "it’ll take too long" mindset Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group 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 Awe...

Oct 07, 202436 minEp. 271

Episode 270: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes

In Episode 270: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes, You Will Discover You are defined by your past actions. How to reframe your narrative for growth as you work with your ADHD The power of celebrating your wins to build momentum Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group 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 P...

Sep 30, 202428 minEp. 270

Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2)

In Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2), You Will Discover The importance of using your strengths and working with your natural rhythms to foster consistency with ADHD. The power of starting with your cornerstone piece and how to identify yours. The critical role a time budget plays in helping ADHD brains follow their definition of consistency. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top...

Sep 23, 202445 minEp. 269

Episode 268: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 1)

In Episode 268: You Will Discover Why consistency is such a loaded word for adults with ADHD What being consistent actually means How ADHD brains can intentionally redefine this word to help them show up in a way that feels empowering and sustainable. 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 Syst...

Sep 16, 202432 minEp. 268

Episode 267: Understanding ADHD Decision Paralysis & How To Stop It

In Episode 267: You Will Discover How to identify when you’re stuck in decision paralysis. A simple framework to cut through overwhelm and make confident choices quickly. Practical examples to help you easily apply the framework to 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 G...

Sep 09, 202421 minEp. 267

Episode 266: Mind Mapping for the ADHD Brain

Tune in to discover: What mind mapping is, and why it’s so supportive for an ADHD brain. A step-by-step guide to different mind mapping approaches. How to apply mind mapping to both your personal and professional goals. Links From The Podcast Get your mind mapping workbook here 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 ...

Sep 02, 202430 min

Episode 265: What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It

In Episode 265, What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It, You Will Discover: What ADHD shutdown is Ways to recognize it in your life How to reduce ADHD shutdown as much as possible 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 Get the ADHD Routine Revamp he...

Aug 26, 202432 minEp. 265

Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity

In Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity, You Will Discover: What avoidance procrastination is How to infuse fun into tasks to make them more approachable (great for ADHD brains) Strategies for when finding fun isn't possible. How to get additional support when you need it. 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 resou...

Aug 19, 202436 minEp. 264

Episode 263: ADHD Prioritization Challenges + 2 Powerful Matrices To Help

In Episode 263: ADHD Prioritization Challenges + 2 Powerful Matrices, You Will Discover: Why prioritization is so tough for the ADHD brain Strategies to simplify the prioritization process Simple ways to adopt these approaches to best support your 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 Plann...

Aug 12, 202435 minEp. 263

Episode 262: Front End Vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD

In Episode 262: Front End Vs. Back End Perfectionism & Your ADHD, You Will Discover: Why adults with ADHD struggle with perfectionism so often The difference between front end and back end perfectionism How to recognize where and when perfectionism shows up in your life (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 Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources ...

Jul 29, 202442 minEp. 262

Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD

In Episode 261: 3 Secrets to Happiness When You Have ADHD, You Will Discover: Happiness is a practice, not a destination A powerful, 3-step framework to creating more happiness in your life How to put this framework into practice today Links From The Podcast Get the Podcast Roadmap Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome Learn about 1:1 coaching Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here...

Jul 22, 202440 minEp. 261

Episode 260: 3 Essential Coping Skills in Your ADHD Toolkit

In Episode 260: 3 Essential Coping Skills in Your ADHD Toolkit, You Will Discover: The top three foundational coping skills for an ADHD brain How to recognize if they’re missing How they’ll set you up for ongoing success in working with ADHD 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 Ge...

Jul 15, 202433 minEp. 260

Episode 259: How To Optimize Your Calendar with Time Containers

In Episode 259: You Will Discover The power of thinking through your day as a series of containers How to efficiently divide your projects to fit within these containers Methods to prioritize what matters most A step-by-step guide to implementing this approach 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 Bus...

Jul 08, 202436 minEp. 259

Episode 258: How To Balance Short Vs. Long-Term Goals: 5 Helpful Tips

Episode #258: How To Balance Short Vs. Long-Term Goals: 5 Helpful Tips Why balancing future plans with immediate tasks is tough for ADHD brains How to move out of overwhelm and identify where to place your attention Specific strategies to achieve your long-term goals without neglecting your current priorities 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 ...

Jul 01, 202433 minEp. 258

Episode 257: Non-Linear Thinking and ADHD: 7 Tips To Improve Focus

In Episode 257: Non-Linear Thinking and ADHD: 7 Tips To Improve Focus, You'll Discover: The strengths of both non-linear and linear thinking for an ADHD brain When to apply both in your life 7 Concrete strategies to help drop into linear thinking when necessary 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 Pla...

Jun 24, 202429 minEp. 257

Episode 256: How Hope Vs. False Optimism Shows Up in Our ADHD Lives

In Episode 256: You Will Learn To: Recognize how hope vs false optimism shows up in our lives Understand why and how they feel different from one another Discover ways to use this awareness to fuel genuine optimism and make proactive change 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...

Jun 17, 202427 minEp. 256

Episode 255: An ADHD ChatGPT Guide: Helpful Prompts & ADHD Hacks

In Episode 255: An ADHD ChatGPT Guide: Helpful Prompts & ADHD Hacks, You Will Discover: What ChatGPT is and how it works Common concerns about using AI Specific, practical ways you can use ChatGPT in your ADHD life Prompts you can literally copy and paste into ChatGPT to start lightening your cognitive load today Links From The Podcast Get the Chat GPT Cheat Sheet here 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 brai...

Jun 10, 202436 minEp. 255

Episode 254: Doing The Hard Thing To Get Results - Part 2

Episode 254 is for you if you’re: Feeling stuck or overwhelmed and wanting to take action. Seeking a new perspective on time and transitions with ADHD. Burnt out, exhausted, and ready for something different. Ready to accept and work with your 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 ...

Jun 03, 202424 minEp. 254

Episode 253: Doing The Hard Thing To Get Results - Part 1

In Episode 253: You Will Discover: How embracing discomfort can foster significant growth and provide greater ease on the other side. Specific times it’s useful to lean into the challenge vs. when it’s better to take a different approach. Real life examples that demonstrate the concepts so you can easily implement 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!) Di...

May 27, 202431 minEp. 253

Episode 252: Revenge Bedtime Procrastination & ADHD

In Episode 252: You Will Discover What Revenge Bedtime Procrastination is, specifically. Why it’s especially prevalent in the ADHD community. Practical strategies to support yourself so you’re getting the sleep you need. This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here . Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 t...

May 20, 202429 minEp. 252
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