Productivity

Ever feel like your to-do list is more of a “never-done” list? You’re juggling priorities, second-guessing decisions, and have no idea where to start. For ADHD brains, this feeling of overwhelm is all too familiar. It’s hard to know where to focus your attention when everything seems equally urgent. But what if there was a way to […]

It’s no secret that managing life with ADHD can leave a brain feeling overwhelmed at times. That’s why I’m always on the lookout for tools that make the daily grind just a bit easier. In this week’s episode of I’m Busy Being Awesome, I’m sharing eight incredible resources that have powerfully supported my ADHD brain this season.

Ever feel like productivity advice just doesn’t work for your ADHD brain? Perhaps you’ve tried all the systems—planners, routines, color-coded calendars—only to find yourself frustrated, burned out, and completely overwhelmed.  Here’s the truth: You’re not wrong. Traditional productivity strategies simply were not built for an ADHD brain. Contrary to what we’ve been told, it’s not about

How often do you find yourself bouncing from one task to the next, unsure where to start? Or staring at that endless to-do list, feeling completely overwhelmed? If you have an ADHD brain like mine, chances are you know this struggle all too well. With so many tasks, ideas, and thoughts racing through our minds,

Many of us with ADHD struggle to keep our thoughts organized – especially during busy periods of transition. (I’m looking at you, back to school season!) Fortunately, there’s a tool that can help: mind mapping.  Mind mapping is a visual strategy that allows you to efficiently: Intrigued? You’re in the right place.  On episode 266 of

If you have ADHD, you’ve likely dealt with avoidance procrastination. This frustrating cycle involves procrastinating a task, feeling guilty or ashamed for doing so, and then avoiding it even more.  I know… it’s maddening. Fortunately, there’s also hope, and we’re talking all about it in episode 264 of the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast. Inspired

As adults with ADHD, prioritizing tasks can seem like an uphill battle. We often juggle so many projects and commitments that we struggle to know where to start. But here’s what’s also true: prioritization is essential for increased productivity and greater peace of mind.  When we develop ADHD-supportive prioritizing skills, we can focus intentionally on what

I don’t know about you, but August can leave my ADHD brain feeling untethered. Part of me grasps at the relative freedom of the warm summer months… While another part geeks out over back-to-school supplies, eager for more regular rhythms. I know it’s time to pivot…but I’m fighting myself to make it happen. Friends Ross

Did you ever read the book “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie,” by Laura Numeroff? I’m convinced that it’s one of the best representations of ADHD impulsivity and nonlinear thinking, all wrapped up in a children’s book.  In fact, I love the story so much that it inspired episode 257 of the I’m Busy Being