What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria? Does everyone with ADHD deal with it? How do you support yourself when RSD symptoms arise? Whether you’ve known about your RSD for years or you’ve just recently learned the word, you’re in the right place. In episode 139 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast, we’re diving into each
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If you’re anything like me, you never have a shortage of ideas, which are both exciting and distracting. If you’re wondering how to stay focused with ADHD when you have limitless new ideas, then these helpful strategies are for you. My ADHD brain constantly thinks of new projects and innovative solutions. And while this can
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As an ADHDer, coach, and goal-getter, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the goal-setting process. I’ve considered different approaches to maintain commitment, strategies to constrain your focus, and ways to build momentum as you dive in and make things happen. And throughout this exploration, I’ve discovered that – when it comes to setting
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You finished 14 things on your to-do list today. But the only thing your brain can think about? The one thing you didn’t get to. Sound familiar? If you have ADHD, this pattern probably feels like second nature — and it’s exhausting. You’re doing incredible things every single day, yet your brain skips right past
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As ADHDers and high achievers, the next novel idea or fresh opportunity often fuels our pursuits. We have creative goals, new inspirations, and innovative perspectives that we cannot wait to explore. We love imagining that feeling of success when we make these visions happen. But here’s what I’ve also found. While we love these big
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What do you think about managing your time? How do you feel about navigating procrastination? What do you think about following through on your goals? Notice what your brain offers in response to these questions. Notice how you feel when you think about each response. Are you excited to dive in? Or are you worried
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It’s easy to fall into compare and despair. The brain sees what others are doing, and it immediately offers: You’re doing it wrong. You’re so far behind. You should have more, do more, or be more. We tell ourselves “I need to get my act together,” and “I have to keep up.” But we rarely
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What do productivity, effectiveness, efficiency, and snow have to do with one another? Great question! This weekend, there was a big blizzard that dropped over 2 feet of snow across New England. And as Ryan and I tackled the snow, my brain identified five key productivity tips that extend far beyond the realm of snow
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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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