Ready to get stuff done?
have a distractible brain?
You've found the right place.
Welcome to We’re Busy Being Awesome.
Here's what I know about you.
- You’re an idea machine, and you wish you could focus long enough to see your ideas through.
- You’ve tried every time management tool, planning approach, and organizational hack out there, but you’re still scrambling to keep up.
- You struggle to say no to requests, which often leads to an overbooked schedule of non-priority tasks.
- When you finally have time for your work, you end up spinning in indecision, unsure of which fire to put out first.
- You hold yourself to an incredibly high standard, and perfectionism keeps you from completing your projects (or getting started at all).
You often find yourself thinking...
I can’t keep up; there’s too much to do.
Everything is important, and I don’t know where to start.
There’s never enough time in the day. I should have gotten more done.
Sound familiar? I thought so.
Let's Change Those Stories, shall we?
Imagine if you...
- Worked with your ADHD brain using strategies that serve you.
- Learned to reclaim your time and use it intentionally.
- Had a simple, reliable system that helps you organize your work.
- Easily identified priorities and knew where to focus your attention.
- Stuck with your schedule and completed your tasks with less stress.
Sounds awesome, right? Guess what...
It's all possible.
- You can meet deadlines without the frantic, last-minute rush.
- You can say no to distractions and yes to what matters most to you.
- You can release the 3 Ps (perfectionism, procrastination, and people-pleasing) that keep you from reaching your goals.
- You can fully believe in yourself and your abilities and show up to your life with confidence.
- You can use your strengths and work with your ADHD brain in your career, at home, and in your relationships.
How do I know?
I've been where you are now.
- I know the exhaustion of working 10x as hard as your colleagues and still struggling to keep up. And I know the insecurity and shame from constantly worrying you’ll be “found out.”
- But I also know what it’s like on the other side.
- I know what it’s like to have control of your time. And I know how it feels to trust yourself, certain you’ll get things done.
- I’ve had the privilege of helping dozens of incredible people with distractible brains do the same.
- It would be an honor to help you, too.
Introducing: We're Busy Being Awesome
We’re Busy Being Awesome is the four-month small group coaching program for ADHDers and people with ADHD tendencies. In just four months, you’ll have everything you need to…
- Recognize your strengths and confidently use them to move forward in your goals.
- Identify your priorities, reduce your overwhelm, and know where to focus your attention.
- Create a personalized schedule and daily routines that support your goals.
- Simplify and streamline your systems to increase effectiveness.
- Say no to additional requests and stay focused on your priorities.
- Sidestep distraction, procrastination, and perfectionism, so you start your tasks with less delay.
- Follow through on your plans and trust yourself to stick to your commitments.
- Self-coach your ADHD brain to create clarity, step into possibility, and thrive throughout the rest of your life.
Plus, you’ll have a tight-knit, busy awesome community working alongside you to offer support, cheer you on, and celebrate your wins together.
We're Busy Being Awesome is built upon my simple, four step system to get things done.
Step 1: Uncover
Those of us with ADHD or ADHD tendencies often develop beliefs about ourselves and our abilities over the years. Stories like, “I’m too slow.” “I never follow through.” and “I’m terrible with time.” follow us around like a shadow and hold us back from the growth we seek. In step one of the system, you begin uncovering these beliefs.
Just like a GPS, we can’t get to where we’re going if we don’t know where we’re at; step one provides that critical point of reference. In addition, you will learn self-coaching skills to begin rewiring those neural pathways, shifting your beliefs, and creating different results for yourself.
Month 1:
Week one is all about goal setting. In this session, you will learn powerful strategies to set goals that align with your long-term vision and values. You will also choose one goal on which to focus throughout the next four months, which allows you to practice the tools and strategies we learn within the group.
A core skill in working with your ADHD brain is learning to create awareness of your thoughts, feelings, and actions. It’s no secret that as ADHDers, we have A LOT of thoughts, we tend to be sensitive or experience strong emotions, and we often act impulsively. Learning the tools of self coaching allows us to slow down and be more intentional about how we choose to think, feel, and act throughout our day.
Those of us with ADHD or ADHD tendencies often develop beliefs about ourselves and our abilities over the years. Stories like, “I’m too slow.” “I never follow through.” and “I’m terrible with time.” follow us around like a shadow and hold us back from the growth we seek. In week three, we begin diving into these beliefs using the self coaching tools.
An important way to begin re-wiring our neural pathways is by following a simple, three-step reflection process, which we learn in week four. This session offers an opportunity to challenge any sticky beliefs you’ve uncovered about yourself, your abilities, or reaching your goal, as we learn how to navigate any obstacles in the way. By frequently returning to this three-step process, we begin shifting the beliefs that hold us back and create plans to move us forward.
Step 2: Plan
Once you have your starting point, it’s time to get clear on your destination; how do you want to use your time? What are the goals you’re working toward? Step two teaches the skills of prioritization, goal setting, and creating a realistic schedule that allows time for work, rest, and play.
Whether you have an unpredictable schedule, you navigate intense distractibility, or you rebel against the idea of following a structured routine, step two helps you create a system that works well for your brain and gets you where you want to go.
Month 2:
“There’s too much to do, and I have no idea where to start.” Thoughts like this are some of the greatest causes of overwhelm for the ADHD brain. As idea people, we often have an endless list of projects, tasks, and goals to complete. The challenge is that everything seems equally important. In week five, we learn how to sort through that expansive list of ideas. You’ll know how to identify the key items that move you forward while effectively delegating, deleting, or intentionally planning for the rest.
Unexpected email requests, a child home sick from school, and last-minute meetings you’re expected to attend. These unpredictable situations are par for the course for the busy-awesome human. While such circumstances could throw a curveball at your day, week six teaches you to create a plan and prioritize accordingly. You will learn to sort through your daily task list, confidently identify the top three to four items that will move you forward, and schedule time for them throughout your day. Yes, even with an unpredictable schedule, it’s possible to move forward on what’s most important.
While we each thrive on different levels of structure when it comes to planning, there is one thing that’s for sure; creating some kind of plan for your day is a key to ADHD success. Just as books stand up with the support of bookends, our brains do much better when we can lean on the stability of a schedule. The secret is finding the level of structure that works best for you. Week seven is all about iteration as we explore different planning approaches to find the fit for you.
Just as you might create a financial budget, you can do the same with budgeting your time. Here are the facts. We each have 168 hours per week. Ideally, you’re asleep for about 56 of them. This leaves you with 112 hours to spend however you want. In week eight, you learn how to create a time budget to ensure you’re intentionally spending your time in a way that aligns with your long-term goals and priorities. Pair this with the I’m Busy Being Awesome planning process you learned in weeks six and seven, and you have your personalized planning approach locked in.
Step 3: Act
Getting started on your plans (i.e. task initiation) is often a significant challenge for the ADHD brain. This is where step three comes in; filled with powerful strategies to help you break down the steps, initiate tasks, and stick to your schedule, you’ll be taking action in no time.
What’s more, you’ll learn how to navigate procrastination, release perfectionism, and set aside people-pleasing, so you’re equipped to tackle your projects both big and small.
Month 3:
Task initiation is a barrier that many ADHDers face. In week 9, we begin our journey into procrastination by understanding why our brain resists doing the thing. We learn how to work through the discomfort of getting started and support ourselves through the process. Additionally, we learn to identify the moments when we’re procrastiworking less important tasks rather than beginning the work that truly matters to our long term goals.
When we look at a schedule that says “9:00 – Write report,” the brain responds with, “Nope! I’m going to take a hard pass on that one.” Why? Because the task is too big, too broad, and lacks direction. In week 10, we learn how to create powerful getting started sequences for the different areas in your life. By preparing them ahead of time, you support your brain through the process step-by-step, which makes it so much easier to get started.
ADHDers often struggle with task initiation because we’re stuck spinning in indecision. We’re convinced there is a “right way” or a “wrong way” to do things. And we worry about making the “best” decision, so we don’t feel regret later. (Be honest, how many online shopping carts have you abandoned because you just couldn’t decide on what to purchase?) Week 11 provides you with the tools you need to make effective decisions, both big and small. So whether you’re deciding on a topic for your latest research or debating between which birthday gift to buy for your partner, you’ll have what you need to make decisions with confidence.
As ADHDers, we often tell ourselves different versions of “once I’ve done [insert distraction here] then I’ll get started on my work.” (i.e., “I need to do a little more research, and then I’ll be ready to start.” “I can’t possibly begin working with dishes in the kitchen sink. I’ll wash those first.”) We convince ourselves there is a perfect time to begin, which always seems to be just out of reach. Week 12 teaches you how to identify these sneaky moments when you’re waiting for the “right time” and create a plan to shift gears from waiting-mode into action.
Step 4: Complete
The last 20%. The detail work. It’s that challenging part of the process when you’re bored of the task and ready for something new. And that’s not all; the completion phase also presents the potential for negative feedback, we often second guess our work, and a general fear of failure sneaks in.
Enter step four, which provides the essential tools you need to reignite your commitment, challenge your imposter thoughts, and work through your fears. Put them to use to move forward, check off tasks, complete projects, and realize your goals.
Month 4:
You’ve created a plan, you’ve made significant progress on your project, and now you’re in the home stretch. The last 20%. The detail work. (You know, the tedious stuff you want to avoid because exciting new ideas await in your mind.) Week 13 shows you how to generate the commitment and dedication you need to stick with your project no matter what.
When it comes to completing our work, perfectionism is a significant challenge for the ADHDer. For much of our lives, we’ve heard (in subtle and not-so-subtle ways) that we don’t measure up. We’re reminded of the times we’ve missed details, struggled to stay focused, or underestimated how long it would take to complete a task. In an attempt to avoid future criticism, we slip into perfectionist mode as we tweak and adjust every tiny detail, which often delays the final product, burns us out, or both. Week 14 teaches you how to release the grip of perfectionism and get stuff done.
“They’re going to find me out.” “I have no idea what I’m doing.” “I don’t belong here.” These imposter thoughts are only a handful of the dozens that race through the ADHD brain regularly. And because we think they’re true, we second-guess ourselves, play small, and don’t share our brilliant ideas with anyone. Week 15 teaches you how to question and ultimately disprove those familiar beliefs, so you’re confidently showing up and sharing your incredible self with the world.
Week 16 provides an opportunity to reflect and learn from the past four months as we celebrate YOU for showing up. So often, we have our blinders on; rather than recognizing our growth, we instead focus on the areas where we “should be farther along.” Week 16 creates space to celebrate your wins, learn from each experience, and create a plan for the next steps in your ADHD journey as you continue designing your ideal life.
It's time to work with your ADHD brain and take things to the next level.
Are you ready?
The Details
- 4-month coaching program from January 2022 – April 2022.
- Weekly group teaching and coaching calls held over Zoom (day/time TBD | the application includes a poll to share preferred times).
- Worksheets and resources to implement concepts explored throughout the program.
- Private Facebook community to offer support, create accountability, and celebrate wins.
- The investment: $1,600
- BONUS: Sign up before Friday, December 10th and get a hard copy of the I’m Busy Being Awesome planning system and program workbook mailed directly to your home!
Frequently Asked Questions
Everyone is welcome; you do not need an ADHD diagnosis to be part of We’re Busy Being Awesome. If you identify with ADHD tendencies or the strategies shared on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast resonate with you, then We’re Busy Being Awesome could be a great fit!
The call day and time is TBD. In the application, you have the opportunity to submit your preferences. I will gather this information from everyone to determine the best fit for the group; you can then decide if the time works for you before officially signing up.
The calls will be recorded and available to you for the duration of the program.
One hour per week for the call, plus 10-20 minutes most days for journaling and self-coaching. (I will teach you how to self-coach during our sessions together).
Awesome! Feel free to send me an email at paula @ imbusybeingawesome.com 🙂