Last week I had one of those days when my brain’s executive functions decided to skip work. I reserved the day for writing and recording the podcast, but my prefrontal cortex was having none of it. My brain felt foggy. I struggled to organize my ideas. And I was even more distracted than usual. Have …
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If you’re part of the I’m Busy Being Awesome community, I’m guessing you’re familiar with these steps in the goal-setting process. Choose a goal. Make it detailed and measurable with a specific completion date. Clarify for yourself why this goal is important to you. When you know your “why,” you have that powerful nudge to …
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Let’s talk about change and transition. Maybe you’re starting the new year. Perhaps you’ve set new goals for the quarter. Maybe you’re beginning a new job. Or you’re moving to a new location. Each one of these experiences offers a chance to check in with yourself. It provides the opportunity to decide intentionally what you …
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What do owls, puppets, and resourcefulness have to do with one another? Don’t worry; I explain everything on episode 128 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast. In fact, in this episode, we talk all about resourcefulness. We explore the benefits of being resourceful. We consider the three key strategies for cultivating a resourceful mindset. …
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Many of us ADHD brains have a complicated relationship with New Year’s resolutions. We think back to past experiences setting goals, and we find: A trail of half-finished projects. A closet full of unused supplies. Vision boards long-forgot. And we gather each experience as evidence against ourselves in the case of “I can’t reach my …
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Do you often notice that pull to have everything “perfect?” Do you ever find yourself hiding behind a mask of perfection? How often do you worry about showing up as YOU because you’re concerned about criticism or rejection from others? If these situations sound familiar, you’re in good company. As ADHDers, high achievers, and goal-getters, …
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Have you ever been indecisive for so long that someone or something else decided for you? The flight filled up, so you didn’t take the trip. Someone else said yes first, so they headed the project. The tickets sold out, so you didn’t see the show. In short, by not deciding, you ultimately made your decision. Sound …
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Here’s what I know about you. You have an endless supply of new ideas. Your list of projects is plenty long. And you completely light up thinking about your goals. But for one reason or another, you’re not getting as much done as you’d like. Maybe you feel overwhelmed and don’t know where to start. …
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If you’re anything like me, you love learning new things. Your brain lights up when it discovers fresh ideas or uncovers a new connection. And it’s easy to jump down the rabbit hole learning one new concept after another. While this love of learning is certainly a strength. If left unchecked, it can also hold …
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