There are many areas of our lives, especially in adults with ADHD, that can cause stress and even make us unhappy in general.

Most busy adults with ADHD have demanding careers, family responsibilities and other areas of life that take time and energy. And at times, it becomes difficult to manage, we get tired and even exhausted, and many of us feel like we're getting nowhere in life.

Throw in some uncertainty in life in some of the habits we need to work on such as time management, and other common areas that are challenging for adults with ADHD and we begin to live in stressful situations.

Dave discusses 8 areas of life that can cause that stress in adults with ADHD. These topics come up over and over again and when you hear them, it's probably nothing new but we just need to be reminded that these are some areas of life as a busy adult with ADHD that we need to consistently work on.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

You know we love a good entrepreneurship and ADHD story here at Overcoming Distractions. We can learn a lot from successful people who have built businesses that also have ADHD.

Joe Carlucci owns Valentina’s Pizzeria in Alabama, which is ranked as one of the top pizzerias in the United States.

Not only that, he's a nine time world pizza champion and a two time Guinness World Record holder among other accomplishments.

And Joe is an adult with ADHD who has built a thriving business.

Joe starts by discussing his business, how he runs it and how he's grown to be one of the most successful pizzerias in the country.

He gives us his number one strategy for managing and thriving as an adult with ADHD. You'll have to listen to the podcast to hear this.

He discusses the ups and downs of having ADHD as an entrepreneur and he also talks about the concept of ADHD and superpower. Does Joe feel that ADHD is his superpower?

He also discusses some of the challenges as a busy adult with ADHD that other busy professionals can relate to.

He discusses how he manages and mitigates certain challenges.

And Joe gives you what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur with ADHD.

If you're in Alabama, go visit Joe! https://valentinaspizzeria.com/

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

If you are a busy adult with ADHD and our challenged it daily, you are not alone. And that's why Dave takes a few minutes to go through a day in the life of those of us with adult ADHD.

It's not meant to be negative, but more of a “yeah I do that too” podcast.

Please know that there many people just like you trying to juggle personal and professional lives, get stuff done, have less stress and be fulfilled.

But sometimes we need to work on it.

Dave takes a moment to go on a general overview of a day in the life of those of us with adult ADHD.

But, please keep in mind there are several strengths and positives we bring to every aspect of life. We just need to navigate the challenges.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

Dave talks about one of the simplest strategies to thrive with ADHD in the workplace.

How and why making a list the night before each workday is a powerful tool for adults with ADHD.

Many people tell us just to make a list; for others, that sounds very simple. But for those of us with adult ADHD, sometimes that is a difficult task in itself.

Dave talks briefly about how to set the tone and create the habit.

He also talks about how simple but powerful setting yourself up the night before can be.

Yes, it is super simple, but Dave breaks it down in this short podcast.

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Dave is back for a new year and talks about the power of having the right community as an adult with ADHD. He's talking about how being involved in a community that can support you, encourages you, and celebrates your successes is one of the best ways to thrive with adult ADHD.

Some of the ways being in the right supporting community can benefit adults with ADHD are motivation, inspiration, building new habits, hanging out with people who understand you and one of our basic needs, and putting ourselves in a great mood.

Learn more at www.overcomingdistractions.com/community

In this first podcast episode of 2023 we are discussing complex ADHD.

Dave's guest on this important episode is Jess Levy MD, Who is a board-certified psychiatrist. Dr. Levy also diagnosed with ADHD personally understands the challenges that come as an adult with ADHD. His practice is A+ Psychiatry, a one-of-a-kind Direct Specialty Care Practice and represents a fundamentally different approach to psychiatric care.

Dr. Levy First gives us an overview of complex ADHD, which is when an individual has ADHD in one or more other mental health concerns. Often, we call this Co-occurring and it comes in the form of anxiety, depression, learning disorders and other forms.

He also discusses why it matters and why it is important to seek adequate treatment for complex ADHD. In short, if not addressed the symptoms and challenges of an adult with ADHD can only get worse and make life more challenging.

Dr. Levy Runs through many of the symptoms and signs of complex ADHD and gives examples.

And he discusses treatment options for complex ADHD including how to proceed with medication, psychotherapy and other forms of support. He discusses your expectations of treatment including the trial and error of certain medications and other support systems.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: For the listeners of this podcast, when discussing diagnostic and treatment considerations it is CRITICAL to note that this is for information purposes only. It is not meant to replace medical advice from your medical professional.  If you have any questions about this topic as it pertains to your physical or mental health, you should discuss these concerns directly with your providers.

You can find Dr. Jess Levy at his Website: www.apluspsychiatry.com

In this new episode, we explore emotional and cognitive processing and how to communicate effectively at home and in the workplace.

Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials comes back on the podcast to discuss processing and communicating during challenging situations. Situations that could involve conflict present themselves not only at home but in the workplace and it's important for us to build the skills to manage Interactions with others effectively.

Brendan starts the podcast by giving three quick tips for thriving with adult ADHD in 2023.

Brendan takes time to break down emotional and cognitive processing, runs through many examples, and discusses when these intersect.

He gives great advice on processing emotions in difficult situations.

Brendan also talks about how we need to validate our emotions.

Other discussion points include being honest with ourselves.

Asking for criticism to allow for personal growth.

Noticing our emotions

Allowing those emotions to take place.

Find Brendan at: https://www.adhdessentials.com/

Dave talks about three lists you should make when preparing for a new year. Because most of us with adult ADHD are not big on New Year's resolutions and because they are rarely effective, Dave talks about how you can slowly make the changes necessary in the coming year.

Dave talks about the power of setting personal goals that drive your professional life, spending some time understanding what is currently not working in your life, and celebrating the activities that are working in your favor.

Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com to work with Dave, or grab one of his affordable video programs on adult ADHD.

Many adults with ADHD either want a passion project or need to do something that allows them to feel a sense of purpose. When we embark on these types of projects, we feel energized, excited and fulfilled in life.

This episode features Morgan Hancock, founder of Bourbon with Heart, based in Kentucky. Bourbon with Heart is a nonprofit that helps fund the arts and other nonprofit organizations.

Morgan is a commercial real estate professional with ADHD, a U.S. Army veteran, and a successful entrepreneur, and she shares her tips for navigating a busy life and creating a passion project.

• Morgan discusses how many with ADHD need to embrace some type of chaos in life.
• She talks about how a basic To Do List saved her life.
• She discusses time blocking, including how she handles her commercial real estate duties and nonprofit responsibilities.
• Morgan also discusses how in some cases, impulsivity is a good thing when it comes to passion projects. Allowing many to take on risks that others would not.
• She also discusses how she learned the value of teamwork in the military and how to work with others.
• Morgan discusses how we cannot be scared to fail if we're going to be successful in business and life.

Find Bourbon with Heart here and explore all the great things they're doing. https://bourbonwithheart.org/

Find Dave’s video programs on adult ADHD here: www.OvercomingDistractions.com 

Dave provides some quick advice and talks about how powerful it is to group tasks and projects. Assigning the right amount of time for regular tasks and larger projects is one of the best ways to not only get things done but reduce your stress.

Many of us have heard about time blocking but Dave breaks down why this is important and gives specific advice in a number of areas where you can maximize your energy and time.

Dave talks about creating theme days, dedicating time during the week for shorter regular tasks, actually putting certain tasks off to maximize productivity, and a few other tips.

Check out Dave’s new program, ADHD in the Workplace at: www.OvercomingDistractions.com

Many adults with ADHD decide to open their own business or become entrepreneurs. There are many reasons for this. But before we take on such an important journey, those with ADHD must be aware of what's ahead to succeed.

Whether you are looking at entrepreneurship or just looking to find your next career move, you'll find great value in this discussion with Aron Croft of Hidden ADHD.

Aron discusses some of the pros and cons of people with ADHD entering self-employment or entrepreneurship. He talks about why many with ADHD want and need freedom, the desire for scalability in their business, and being in charge because many with ADHD do not like being told what to do.

Aron also talks about why he decided to become an entrepreneur but is honest about his journey along the way, which was not always smooth. While Aron had a great job, he found himself looking for a higher calling and began the process of building his entrepreneurial journey on the side.

Aron also talks about the different types of fit you need to be aware of if you are venturing out on your own, including the market, whether the product fits you and your values, pricing, and the process. Do these fit into the way you can operate?

He also discusses several productivity tips, activation psychology, and building the right habits to take your next steps.

Find Aron Croft here:

Website: https://hiddenadhd.com/

Free resource: https://link.hiddenadhd.com/overcomingdistractions

 

One of the more challenging aspects of being in the workplace with ADHD is creating systems to get everything done. One key factor is having a to-do list system that works for your brain.

Many adults with ADHD struggle with finding a to-do list that works. When we do not have an effective to-do list that can help us get our job done, we fall behind, miss important tasks, fail to meet deadlines, and, get stressed out.

Dave runs through a few things to think about if you're trying to find a to-do list system that works for you and your job. Keep in mind there is no perfect To Do List, and everyone responds to different ways of getting it all done.

Dave also briefly discusses his new video program, ADHD in the Workplace, now available.

If you want to work with Dave one-on-one or find his new program, go to www.overcomingdistractions.com

Adults with ADHD can make more career decisions than others. There are many reasons for this, including boredom, not being challenged, and other reasons, such as overwork and burnout.

Reevaluating your career, which will affect your overall life, is a process that should not be done with impulsiveness. Thought and care need to be put into your next career move and life change.

Alex Gilbert from Cape-Able Consulting joined Dave on Overcoming Distractions to talk about how to be methodical about new life choices and the signs that you may need to make changes in your life.

Alex brings up several great discussion points about reevaluating your career and life choices.

She says to ask yourself, “what do I want and what do I need in a career?

She said it might be time to evaluate your career and your job if you experience the following.

• Having trouble getting up in the morning.
• Being constantly reprimanded at work may indicate the wrong job or career.
• Working in a toxic environment.
• You feel bored or not challenged.
• You continue to feel stressed out and experience anxiety.

Alex takes us through many important tips to get you thinking about your next move.

Find Alex at: https://www.capeableconsulting.com/

Dave discusses some of the more important lessons he's learned working individually with busy adults just like you with ADHD. While everyone is different, there are some commonalities that come into play.

Why is this important? Because while Dave learned these lessons working with busy professionals, it's important for you to understand these valuable takeaways as you chart your own journey towards thriving with adult ADHD.

Listen to this short episode of Overcoming Distractions and hear what Dave has to say about some of the mission critical aspects he's learned working with awesome busy people with ADHD.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

In this mini episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave talks about how important having clarity is when you are an adult with ADHD. Having clarity in all areas of your life is an important goal to pursue, but in the workplace, it is crucial to thriving and surviving in a job or a career.

Dave talks about the hazards when we lack clarity in certain areas, including procrastination. He also talks about why lack of clarity leads to stress and anxiety.

Dave gives you a checklist to achieve more clarity, especially in the workplace.

So grab a pen and a fresh notebook, listen, and absorb this short podcast on ADHD and clarity.

If you are an adult with ADHD and have just been diagnosed, check out Dave's new video program. You can find it at www.OvercomingDistractions.com.

Have you ever wondered if you should disclose your ADHD to your employer, boss, or coworkers? Maybe even your clients?

First, this is your choice, but hopefully this discussion will help you make the right choice for your situation.

This week we have back Grant Crowell, Author of Grantasms Creative twisted words for cool people!  and a self-professed social wordsmith.

Grant has been an employee and a contractor he's talked about his ADHD, and in some cases, he hasn't talked about his ADHD.

In this discussion about disclosing your ADHD in the workplace, we cover the following:

• What are the negatives of disclosing your ADHD?
• The positive examples of disclosing ADHD.
• Resources available to understand your options for reasonable accommodations.
• What reasonable accommodations are in the workplace?

Grant provides several tips to help you make the decision about disclosing your ADHD to your employer.

• Find an ally if possible.
• Obtain an official diagnosis of ADHD.
• Understand your strengths in the workplace.
• Don't wait too long if you need accommodations.

Grant is hosting a webinar about how to get workplace accommodations for ADHD. The link is below as well as other links to connect with Grant.

https://www.meetup.com/north-carolina-adults-with-adhd-education-group/events/289378244/

Find Grant’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people-ebook/dp/B07ZY9JDPP

Connect with him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrantCrowell 

 

Have you just been diagnosed with adult ADHD or suspect you have ADHD?

Maybe you want to go right back to the basics of managing your ADHD.

Dave spends a few minutes on this shorter version of overcoming distractions on a few core parts of managing and thriving with adult ADHD.

Dave tackles this subject in the way if he had to do it all over again. These are some of the core tactics and strategies as well as areas of life that every adult with ADHD it needs to focus on and improve.

Dave has just launched a very affordable video program for people who have just been diagnosed with adult ADHD or want to learn more. You can find that here on the homepage. www.OvercomingDistractions.com

If you're looking for a little bit of motivation to kick your brain into gear, this episode of Overcoming Distractions will help you give you a bit of a kick start.

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, author of Brain Hacks and several other books on ADHD is back on the podcast, and she is joined by Pen King. Both are co-founders of Bonding Health.

Pen is also a partner in a venture capital firm which requires him to be on his game. Both Lara and Pen off of their advice for giving your brain a little hacking.

Lara says some of the more important things to consider when we are not feeling 100% is to recognize our feelings, create some type of action steps and create a list of our needs.

She also outlines several questions you can ask yourself to get you thinking clearly again. Those include:

—If I were more confident in myself, what would I do?
—If I were more driven, what would I do?
—If I were still age 10, what would I do?

And more to get you thinking.

Pen King discusses several things that he feels are important as a busy entrepreneur, including understanding the courage to move forward, being resourceful when you need it, and understanding how to use your energy when you have it.

Learn more about bonding health here, which provides research-backed tools to help ADHD parenting.

https://www.bondinghealth.com/

Konrad Sanders is the CEO and founder of the Creative Copywriter based in London. The agency focuses on copywriting and brand building for many brands, large and small.

Konrad comes on Overcoming Distractions to discuss how he built his copywriting agency to be a 7-figure company, and he also discusses some of the challenges getting there as an adult with ADHD.

He talks about many of the challenges he needed to overcome as an entrepreneur with ADHD, including:

• Gaining more focus
• The shiny object syndrome
• Wanting to do everything at once
• The challenge with completing tasks and projects
• Time management
• Burnout

Konrad talks with Dave about the “must haves” an entrepreneur with ADHD needs to have in place to grow and thrive. Those include:

• Self-awareness about you and your ADHD.
• Understanding your weaknesses.
• You must have optimism.
• Drive and passion as an adult with ADHD.
• Understand there need to be processes in place.
• Identify and find people that complement your skills.

Find Konrad here: https://www.creative-copywriter.net/

More about Overcoming Distractions and mentorships here: www.OvercomingDistractions.com

Those of us with ADHD need to find the activities that provide us energy and good dopamine and allow us to maintain a good mood in outlook on life. When we constantly engage in activities that deplete our energy and even sucked the life out of us, we begin to face many challenges.

Laura MacNiven of the Springboard Clinic based in Canada is back on the podcast.

Laura talks about why it is important for people with ADHD to find the activities in their life that provide them with energy. Those going to be professional such as a career or a job, or personal activities, such as hobbies that you enjoy.

Laura, however says that it is a challenge for many with ADHD to understand their own wants and needs, and it is essential to check in with yourself regularly to gain more self-awareness around activities that either provide us energy or ZAP our energy.

Dave and Laura also discuss the concept of being more productive in our lives by removing the activities that challenge our energy.

Laura and Dave also talk about how many with ADHD can experience burnout faster than others because we may focus on activities and other areas of our life that are depleting our energy and causing us to feel exhausted.

And Laura gives her tips to help us identify what energizes us, such as a career or a job or other areas of our life.

And she discusses how we cut out the areas of our life that may be dragging us down and zapping our energy.

Laura and the Springboard Clinic are offering several upcoming courses and they are listed below. They have also provided listeners of Overcoming Distractions with the coupon code, which is also below.

Springboard ADHD ONLINE COURSE : 

https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/85617/about 

Springboard ADHD PARENTING ONLINE COURSE

https://app.ruzuku.com/courses/86056/about 

COUPON CODE: DAVE15 (15% off either the adult or parenting course) 

People from all walks of life and all careers can experience burnout at some level. And while this could be a silent epidemic, there needs to be more discussion about how burnout can affect our lives.

Dave gives you an audio list of 14 things you must know about burnout in this short podcast.

If you are going to recover from burnout and prevent it from entering your life in the future, these 14 important aspects of burnout are something you must get to know.

Do you want to buy Dave’s book Overcoming Burnout? Click here to get the book! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22

 

Managing adult ADHD can be challenging for the best of us. Managing burnout can be a tremendous effort for many as well. When we have both, that presents circumstances that should cause us to take action to improve our well-being.

This week we talk about adult ADHD, burnout, and many other challenges those of us face in our lives. Catherine Avery of Catherine Avery ADHD Coaching is the guest this week.

Catherine discusses how she managed adult ADHD, two experiences of burnout, and recovery from cancer.

She also discusses why she experienced burnout more than once and why she needed to make changes in her life after this second burnout.

One key takeaway in this podcast from her experience with burnout is telling people to ask for help.

Because Catherine is also a productivity and ADHD coach, she offers tips for improving productivity during stressful times.

It's OK to be unproductive sometimes.

Find a hobby or sport that you like.

Meditation can help with productivity.

Pause, plan, and prioritize.

Save time by taking 10 minutes to plan your day.

Find Catherine at; https://productivitybydesign.com/

Work with Dave at: www.OvercomingDistractions.com

If you can't seem to get out of your own way this week, this short podcast is a great way to learn how to hit the pause button and regroup. Dave talks about three incredibly simple things to do this week if you feel things have gotten out of control and turned into chaos.

Because life gets busy and some weeks can get out of control, those of us with adult ADHD need to make it a practice to occasionally hit the pause button and regroup.

Sometimes we allow our week to turn into chaos, and other times people around us have contributed to things getting out of control.

Whatever the reasons are, Dave talks about how important it is to regroup regularly and three simple things you can do this week.

Listen to the podcast and do these three very simple things now!

Find Dave and learn how he can help you at www.OvercomingDistractions.com

If you have wondered how accountability groups and partners can help you thrive with adult ADHD, you'll want to listen to this podcast episode.

Accountability is a powerful tool for managing adult ADHD if implemented correctly.

Eric Tivers of ADHD reWired is back on the podcast to discuss the concept of accountability and how it can dramatically improve our lives as adults with ADHD.

In this podcast about adult ADHD and accountability, we discuss:

Eric describes and gives His definition of what he feels accountability is. Because many of us think of this word as a negative, Eric dispels the myths of accountability.

Eric also discusses how the ADHD brain responds to certain forms of accountability and how it can be a powerful tool in many areas of our lives.

He also talks about what does not work when it comes to accountability.

Eric gives tips for people who are ready to bring accountability into their lives, including how to start. He discusses options such as accountability groups, individual coaching, and accountability buddies.

And, Eric gives tips to ensure the effectiveness of accountability.

If you are open to cooperative accountability with no power differential, accountability can be a great tool for managing your ADHD.

Learn more about ADHD reWired, including accountability groups and Eric's popular podcast here.

https://www.adhdrewired.com/

Find David Greenwood at www.OvercomingDistractions.com 

Dave discusses one of the biggest shifts an adult with ADHD can make to increase productivity, improve efficiency and actually lower your stress when it comes to work.

Yes, Dave is talking about blocking out time!

If you've never blocked out time before to get work done, this is an important episode.

If you've tried time blocking and it hasn't worked for you, this is an even more important episode because Dave will walk you through what it takes to actually make this technique work as a busy adult with ADHD.

If you want to get stuff done, meet deadlines, make less mistakes and be more productive with less stress, take a few minutes and listen how this massive habit can change the way you work as an adult with ADHD.

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

In this podcast, we are talking about one of Dave’s favorite topics and that is ADHD and entrepreneurship. If you are an adult with ADHD and you've thought about starting your own business, or you have just become an entrepreneur, you'll take away several items to think about in your journey as somebody who is self-employed.

Back on the podcast is Skye Rapson the founder of the Unconventional Organisation based in New Zealand, which offers various types of ADHD support. Skye herself as an entrepreneur, discusses how she entered the world of entrepreneurship and what it took to get her organization off the ground.

Skye also talks about some of the challenges she faced as an entrepreneur with ADHD and what she did to mitigate some of those challenges to be able to grow her business.

Skye and Dave discuss some of the areas that entrepreneurs with ADHD should focus on to become successful. Those include:

Understanding your ADHD, including your strengths and weaknesses. Also, understanding that you are an entrepreneur with ADHD.

Skye says it's important to understand how the day works for you as well as the best times of day to get certain types of work accomplished.

Dave and sky also discuss how to find the best system for to-do lists and other productivity strategies.

Skye says it is also important to get the right support, whether that is administrative support or a coach that understands ADHD and entrepreneurship.

https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/post/is-adhd-good-for-entrepreneurship

Find Dave at www.OvercomingDistractions.com

Communicating your needs in the workplace when you have ADHD can be a challenge. Especially if you are hesitant to disclose your ADHD. However, to thrive in a career and a specific workplace may require you to express your needs to help you do a better job and enjoy your work.

Back on the podcast is therapist turn coach Diann Wingert. Diann will discuss with Dave the reasons we hesitate to communicate our needs as well as the reasons why we must. And she will give listeners specific ways to communicate more comfortably in the workplace with ADHD.

If you don't feel like you're getting your needs met at work, feel like you are getting walked on, or feel burned out, you’ll need to listen to this advice.

Maybe you need a change of pace at work or would like specific accommodations to be more effective at work, Diann has some great tips for moving forward.

You may also be an entrepreneur and need to have difficult conversations with clients.

Diann and Dave go over the following topics in this podcast:

• Why confidence and clarity are mission critical.
• The difference between wants and needs.
• Why you must advocate for yourself.
• How to communicate what you do want instead of what you do not want.
• How to reframe conversations in the positive.
• How to test your needs with smaller asks.
• And much more…

Find Diann here, including her awesome podcast!

WEBSITE: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/

PODCAST: https://www.diannwingertcoaching.com/podcast

Today Dave talks about how to minimize the chaos in your life when you have ADHD.

While getting rid of all chaos and turmoil in your life maybe unrealistic, there are ways where we can reduce the chaotic events that many of us with ADHD experience on a regular basis.

You do not have to live in chaos every day of your life.

Dave talks about how you can simply pause, breathe and understand the moment you are in. He talks about how to simply analyze your chaotic situation such as being late for a client project and how to understand what needs to be done to end that short chaotic event.

Dave also talks about how planning certain aspects of your life can reduce the overall chaos that you may be experiencing all the time. Systems such as planning out your week, planning your mornings as well as understanding your weekly commitments can help you greatly reduce the turmoil in your life when you have ADHD.

Learn more as well as understand how you may work with Dave on the website.

www.OvercomingDistractions.com

Is it time for you to get back on track? This may be the best time of the year to do that.

The fall season is a great opportunity to hit the reset button on both personal and professional goals. And by doing so, it's the perfect time of year to rebuild structure in your life and recommit to routines that help you meet certain goals.

You do not need to be an adult with ADHD to get some tremendous value out of this discussion with Sarah Reiff-Hekking of True Focus Coaching.

Sarah and Dave discuss the many reasons why this may be a great time to get back on track. Everything from the seasonal flow of business, kids back to school, and the end of vacation season for many makes this a good time to develop new routines and “get stuff done.” The right stuff…!

Key points in this podcast discussion include:

• The ability to create more structure
• More uninterrupted time because school has started.
• Putting personal goals above career goals
• What time horizons are and why they matter.
• Committing once again to regular self-care

Sarah gives listeners a road map to get back on track. Those tips include:

• First, take a 10,000-foot view of everything you have committed to.
• If you must, use visuals such as a wall chart.
• Incorporate what Sarah calls a flexible template for work each week.
• Establish when you are working and when you are not working.
• Set up an environment that is conducive to productivity.
• And she shares so much more in this podcast.

Do you want to book a strategy session with Sarah? Check out the link below to connect with her.

https://www.truefocuscoaching.com/apply/

If you are an adult with ADHD and are struggling in a number of areas of your life, one of the ways that you can minimize crisis mode is to work with an ADHD coach. An ADHD coach can help you in so many areas, including clarity on tasks and projects, developing strategies to minimize the causes of burnout, and quite simply, just helping you get more done and get the right things accomplished. Sitting down with an ADHD coach regularly can also minimize your stress and be fun.

You'll look forward to your ADHD coaching sessions.

Do you want to work with Dave? Find out more at Overcoming Distractions;  https://overcomingdistractions.com/

How do we prioritize when we have adult ADHD? How do we plan both our personal and professional lives and how do we create organization and build time management systems? All these are related when it comes to adult ADHD and that is the discussion for this podcast.

ADHD, at its most basic level is a challenge with executive functions. And many with ADHD have difficulty with planning and executing important tasks. We will discuss the basics of how many aspects of our lives affect “getting stuff done!”

Back on the podcast is ADHD coach Jeff Copper with DIG Coaching.

Jeff uses a phrase called task Darwinism to explain how executive functions play a role in all parts of our lives and he begins the podcast by explaining what he means.

Dave and Jeff discuss how many people with ADHD make planning and organization too complicated. They also discuss why clarity is one of the most important things a person with ADHD needs to have in all aspects of life. For example, being clear on directions from clients or your boss at work.

Not having clarity is a recipe for procrastination and unnecessary stress.

Jeff also discusses the difference between the word ‘should’ and ‘will’ and how these affect planning and organizing tasks.

Jeff also gives tips towards the end of the podcast about staying away from panic mode when it's challenging to get stuff done.

You can connect with Jeff Copper below.

www.digcoaching.com

www.attentiontalkradio.com

Have you had difficulty getting anything done over the past couple of months? While it's awesome to have the kids at home during the summer as well as take the time to enjoy the summer months, often it's difficult to keep any type of routine and make any headway on important projects and tasks.

In this short episode, Dave talks about why for him, post-Labor Day is his new year.

Dave talks about why this is a great time to tear apart your schedule and routines and find better methods for getting things done for the next few months.

It's a great time to analyze all your commitments and get better at time and energy management, taking care of yourself, setting personal goals that will be supported by your career, and more.

Want to work with Dave? Find out more here: www.OvercomingDistractions.com

We can incorporate mindfulness into our busy ADHD lives in several ways. Mindfulness doesn't always mean meditation. It means that you can give something your full attention without being distracted. And it should help reduce your stress.

Can art help people with ADHD relax and increase their creativity?

This week we have Faigie Kobre on the podcast, founder of Creativity Reunited. She spends much of her time helping people create art through alcohol inks which she explains in the podcast.

She has some great tips in this podcast if you are an adult with ADHD and looking for something different to help reduce your stress.

Faigie talks about being diagnosed with adult ADHD later on in life and how seeking a diagnosis came about.

She talks about being a high end professional photographer and how after an ADHD diagnosis, she made the career change to educate people about art.

She discusses how alcohol inks can help people relax and feel at ease, even those with ADHD and how this fits into the mixed media art community.

Faigie discusses how everyone can get started with art, even if you feel you're not good at being creative through art. She says alcohol inks are a great way to express your creativity initially.

Find out more at: https://creativityreignited.com/

While there are many ways to manage and thrive with adult ADHD, one of the areas to focus on is choosing the right foods. By eliminating certain types of foods, we can begin to feel better and even develop more focus

On this episode of Dvercoming Distractions Dave sits down with Dana Kay, Founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute and the author of the book, THRIVING WITH ADHD –A Guide to Naturally Reducing ADHD Symptoms in Your Child. While dana's book is geared more towards children with ADHD, the same advice for which foods to choose also helps adults with ADHD.

Dana feels that choosing the right foods and discussing nutrition for people with ADHD do not get enough attention. It is a powerful way to manage your ADHD, and she feels more and more people should be aware of the benefits of choosing the right foods.

Dana also says that the worst foods for people with ADHD to consume are those that contain gluten, dairy, and soy.

She says that if you had to choose one to start with, it would be removing gluten from your diet because it has many benefits.

Dave and Dana also talk about how there is a connection between the brain and the gut. I think there is no better evidence of this than when you get butterflies in your stomach when you are nervous.

Dana discusses how to get on the right track, including starting with whole foods, that consist of fruit vegetables grass-fed proteins, and healthy fats. She also advises you to drink spring water.

There is a whole lot more nutritional advice when it comes to ADHD in this podcast, and Dana gives her tips for getting started.

Find Dana Kay at her website as well as her book.

https://adhdthriveinstitute.com/

Dave spends a few minutes talking about the power of routines regarding adult ADHD.

Having routines, especially in the morning, as well as those that guide us in the workplace can reduce our stress, promote increased productivity and efficiency, and ultimately reduce the contribution to burnout.

Dave talks about two areas that those with ADHD need to focus on when it comes to routines. We must have a morning routine that gets us out of the house and into the office without stress.

And when we get to work, we need to build routines that allow us to work effectively and enjoy our career or job.

Dave also talks about how it is important for us to be flexible because life changes, and we need to respond appropriately.

We're back with Nick Stewart sleep coach and author. This is Part 2 and if you need an introduction

In this episode, Nick Stewart gives us essential steps to get back on track with sleep;

Nick talks about proper sleep hygiene. And these include the following.

Sunlight in the morning.

Compensate for no sunlight with lighting products, commonly found on Amazon.

The types of professionals you should consider if you're having challenges with sleep.

Discipline with bedtimes.

Proper blinds and shading in your bedroom.

Dedicated area for sleep.

The temperature of your room.

Reading habits before bed.

Nick also discusses some of the myths associated with getting a good night's sleep.

Find Nick Stewart on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Page

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

Burnout can happen to everyone, including those with ADHD. Adults with ADHD can burn out much faster when faced with an unhealthy work environment. Burnout also occurs when those of us with ADHD are not in the right job.

ADHD career coach Shell Mendelson is on the podcast this week talking about what causes employees with ADHD to lose interest and even burnout.

And Shell talks about the warning signs of being in the wrong job, how to correct that and how to lay the groundwork for finding a new career or job.

Some important points to the discussion include:

Why performance improvement programs at a job can backfire on people with ADHD.

Why confidence is important when trying to navigate your career.

What contributes to burnout in the workplace including poor communication, lack of flexibility, and not enough physical space or open spaces such as cubicles. And, of course the amount of house someone works.

Shell discusses how to start the process of finding a new job or career. She walks everyone through an exercise for identifying what they like and what might cause them to experience any level of burnout in the workplace.

She also has suggestions for a successful job interview to ensure you ask good questions before accepting any position.

Find out more about Shell here:

www.passiontocareer.com

www.shellmendelson.com  

One trait that many with adults with ADHD are good at is making assumptions. However in most cases, those assumptions are about negative outcomes of various situations. We assume that when our boss or client calls a meeting or calls us, it's to discuss a negative situation or to speak with us about a job that was not done properly. We also assume that some people do not like us or do not understand us. And many of us assume that the car next to us is going to cut us off on the highway.

Dave talks about why making assumptions only adds stress to our lives and he discusses a couple very simple strategies to implement in your life to start the process of not assuming everything is bad. Sometimes it's as simple as rewriting the conversation in your head.

If you have a habit of assuming the worst in all kinds of situations, join Dave for this short podcast about ADHD and assumptions.

Learn more about working with Dave at: www.OvercomingDistractions.com

Time management especially when you have ADHD can never be about “Set it and forget it.” Your systems will only last for so long before you need to adjust to personal and professional circumstances.

This week, Dave talks about how you can go back to the basics and hit the reset button on your time management. If you feel like you are running out of time and energy each day, and you feel like your schedule is taking over your life, check with Dave on this short episode.

Sometimes we don’t see it coming and we find ourselves running in all directions and heading towards burnout.

Dave talks about hitting the pause button and doing a hard reset on how you manage your time, commitments and your schedule.  With a few basic tips on how to blow your schedule up and start over.

The topic of this podcast is about the feelings many with ADHD feel about having a different brain. Many with ADHD go as far as to feel that their brain is broken. That's what many say to themselves.

Tamara Rosier, Ph.D., is the founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and the author of the book, Your Brain’s Not Broken. The book has received much praise from many in the ADHD community.

Tamara wants people to understand that ADHD is just a part of you and does not define you.

Dave asks Tamara why many people with ADHD feel their brain is broken. They ask questions such as “Why am I like this? Or why do have this brain?” “Why can’t I be normal?” These are common messages we feed ourselves as individuals with ADHD. It's not uncommon and the frustration that comes with having ADHD can feed this.

By the same token, Dave asks Tamara why many with ADHD have a default negative type of thinking? For example, “I have ADHD so I can't do that.” she discusses what those of us can do to begin to change our negative way of thinking.

Tamara also spends an entire chapter in her new book on setting boundaries. It's an essential part of managing your life whether you have ADHD or not. But even more important if you’re an adult with ADHD. She explains why.

In chapter 12 of her book, Tamara lays out practical ways to manage and thrive with ADHD. She discusses these briefly and tells people why it's important to be practical. Building a solid foundation for managing your ADHD is one of the most important things you can do.

You can find Tamara’s new book here:

https://www.tamararosier.com/

Jeff Gibbard and Sara Ohanesian are back on the podcast to discuss ADHD and the myths surrounding productivity and focus.

Many people with ADHD have let Tick Tock, Twitter, and Instagram influence how they think about their behaviors and habits. Especially when it comes to strategies and tactics for being productive and focused. To be direct, we let others on social media tell us what works and doesn't. When in fact, those with ADHD need to try a variety of these tactics to find out what works for us and our personal circumstances.

We discuss the following in this podcast about productivity and ADHD.

First, why do we let outside influences dictate our abilities? And have some of us just made up our minds? We discuss why we need to be curious and not dismissive of productivity tactics. One tried, and true way is to break projects down into small chunks and learn about the different systems that allow us to complete these projects.

We talk about paying attention to what is working for you as a person with ADHD as well as what it feels like. We talk about paying attention to your reactions and when you try a certain productivity technique, try to understand if you like it or do not like it.

The podcast covers so much more regarding myths about ADHD and productivity. Stay with it until the end because this podcast offers many great tips.

If you have your mind made up about the productivity techniques that are working or not working for you, this podcast will change your mind.

Find Jeff and Sarah here: https://getsuperproductive.com/

Grant Crowell is back to continue the conversation about how to return to the office successfully. Grant is the Author of Grantasms Creative twisted words for cool people! and a self-professed social wordsmith. Grant has extensive experience in corporate training and support.

Grant discusses several of the challenges some of us face when asked to return to an office setting. These include having a new work set up such as a desk or workspace as well as adjusting to a possible hybrid scenario. He also discusses maybe not having an ideal office setup.

Grant also talks about how your routine could change because of a different schedule, and the need for different types of communication and real-time interaction.

Grand and Dave discuss the benefits of going back to the office. Those of us with ADHD are social animals so that face to face time for many of us is a benefit. Not only in the office but our ability to go out to lunch or other social activities. It also helps build new routines and work discipline. And of course, it gets us out of the house.

Grant talks about what we can do to analyze our best work and conditions. That includes an audit of what is working and what is not and what you may be challenged within the workplace. He also discusses how to advocate for ourselves including having discussions and conversations with coworkers and your supervisor about how you prefer to work and how you can be most productive for your organization.

Find Grant’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people-ebook/dp/B07ZY9JDPP

Connect with him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrantCrowell 

Do you want to work with Dave? https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

This week we have back Grant Crowell, Author of Grantasms Creative twisted words for cool people!  and a self-professed social wordsmith. Grant and Dave discuss how to go back to the office full time, survive in a continuing remote work environment or how maximize hybrid working.

As we are all too familiar with, the pandemic challenged our way of working for just about everyone. Especially if you work in an office environment. Now, after two plus years, many companies are refocusing their efforts on what their workforce will look like and how they will work.

Grant is a seasoned corporate trainer in many different environments and industries and shares his tips in part one of this series on how to maximize your work environment, regardless of where you work.

Grant discusses what he saw that were some major challenges to remote work including the basic needs of having an office, inadequate Internet connections, and getting used to sporadic communication with coworkers and supervisors. Create also talks about the challenges that come with remote work and a hybrid work model whether you have ADHD or not.

Dave and Grant discussed the importance of taking control of various aspects of your work in conditions. These include getting ahead of time management, speaking up when certain communication styles are not working for you as well as not being afraid to ask for the accommodations that will help you do your job better.

Keep your eye out for Part 2 of this podcast.

Find Grant’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/GRANTASMS-Creative-twisted-words-people-ebook/dp/B07ZY9JDPP

Connect with him on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/GrantCrowell 

Do you want to work with Dave? https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

In this short podcast with Dave, he talks about some of the ways in which you can improve your mindset to believe in yourself and understand that your brain is capable of much more than you think. Yes, those of us with ADHD have strengths and weaknesses like everyone else but it's important not to focus on the weaknesses that can bring us down into negativity daily.

For example, racking up even the smallest of wins can help us create a positive way of thinking. Continuing to engage in negativity including the negativity that happens often on social media platforms only limits possibilities.

Want to work with Dave? https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

Many of us with ADHD take the self-employment route. Sometimes we have great ideas and want to run the show, other times maybe it's our only route because the corporate world isn't a great place for us to be. And…Maybe we got fired…

Working for yourself is incredibly rewarding but it takes discipline, vision, and an obsession with minimizing distractions. Even if you don't actually own a business but maybe you're in sales, a freelancer, or another career where growth and revenue are directly related to your effort, listen up.

Dave talks about three habits that entrepreneurs with ADHD do very well in this short podcast. There are many more critical habits that a self-employed person with ADHD needs to have but Dave talks about some of the top ones here.

Staying focused on these three things will allow you to have less stress, manage ADHD much better as well as thrive in business and in life.

Are you a self-employed person with ADHD and want to work with Dave? https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

If you are an adult with ADHD and you are thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or opening your own business, you'll want to listen to this brief podcast to hear Dave's must-haves before starting your own business.

Many people with ADHD end up opening their own businesses. Maybe full-time, maybe side hustle. It's important to have a number of things in place to avoid a disaster both financially and mentally.

Dave has owned a restaurant, karate school, and thriving public relations firm and he has advice if you are thinking of going out on your own.

Many with ADHD want to go out on their own because they feel they can do it better than in the corporate world, can't seem to find the right job that is a good fit for their brains or they just feel they can shape their future much better as an entrepreneur.

Here Dave's tips and must-haves for becoming an entrepreneur with ADHD.

If you are thinking of becoming an entrepreneur, you can work with Dave to put the systems in place and build a proper foundation for a thriving business. https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

Here's a fact that nobody can argue with. Adults with ADHD can have challenges with sleep.

And sleep is something that comes up in the world of ADHD over and over again. Many adults with ADHD have legitimate challenges getting a good night's sleep and many of us were the ADHD also need to improve our sleep habits.

One of the big ones is that a lot of you are going to bed at 2:00 AM. Not a great idea…. Just saying…. Unless of course you're working a third shift.

So today we're going to try and move the needle in the right direction and understand why sleep is so vital for busy adults with ADHD.

Dave talks with Nick Stewart, Certified Sleep Science Coach and the author of Sleep Fitness-the top ten sleep facts that matter

Nick talks about why quality sleep is so mission critical for anyone with ADHD.

He discusses some of the common and maybe some uncommon reasons why adults with ADHD struggle with sleep.

Dave and nick discuss what happens when we cannot achieve quality sleep such as reduced executive functions, general health concerns, increased stress and anxiety and more.

Nick talks about some of the first things somebody with ADHD should tackle if they are struggling to get a good night's sleep and sustaining that over time.

Nick talks about why routines are incredibly important in both the morning and night and he shares the one tip for getting started on getting a good night's sleep.

Stay tuned for Part 2 as Nick discusses more specifics about how you can achieve quality sleep.

Find Nick on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Page

**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

 

One of the best ways to thrive with adult ADHD is through effective routines and proper systems. It's also great if the important things in your life have a place where you can find them.

Effective routines that are tailored to our lives and our careers help guide us throughout the day and provide tremendous benefits for reducing the stress of having ADHD.

This week we have Skye Rapson on the podcast who is the founder of the Unconventional Organisation based in Auckland New Zealand. Skye and her team offer ADHD coaching and other services and everything are offered by those with ADHD.

Many people with ADHD feel they are stuck but Skye is a doctoral candidate. She is living proof that people with ADHD can thrive and achieve the goals they want. She discusses briefly how she has been able to navigate school and other life commitments to get to this point in her life.

Skye and her team focus a lot on routines with their clients including how they work closely to identify overwhelmed and create strategies to reduce overwhelming behavior with ADHD. She discusses how they do that.

Skye and Dave also have a discussion about the importance of developing systems because they do support our weaknesses.

Skye walks us through a process for creating routines in your life when you have ADHD. She also says that we need to consistently revisit our routines because circumstances in life and our careers are changing all the time. It's important to adjust where needed.

Dave and Skye also talk about how creating proper systems and routines can reduce the effects of burnout. Running around scattered all day only creates stress and anxiety and will ultimately lead to burnout.

Find out more about Skye Rapson and her team here: https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

And don't forget Dave's new book Overcoming Burnout. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22

In this ADHD Minute version of the podcast, Dave talks about some basic tips for improving our communication with others. Especially when we have ADHD. Dave talks about some of the reasons why communication may break down and how to gain better awareness of where we need to improve communication.

If we are going to thrive in our careers as an adult with ADHD, one of the most basic ways to do that is to get good at communicating with others. We need to take charge of our communication.

He talks about how better communication can help us do our jobs better, reduce procrastination, solve problems, make fewer mistakes and reduce our overall stress. And he gives tips for how we can improve our communication with others.

Check out Dave's new book here Overcoming Burnout. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22

Do you want to work with Dave for your ADHD support system or burnout coaching? Check out your options here. https://overcomingdistractions.com/workwithme/

What is the difference between knowing about ADHD and owning our ADHD? Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching comes back on Overcoming Distractions to discuss this topic.

Don't forget to check out Dave's new book-Overcoming Burnout. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09WQ17T22 

If adults with ADHD are going to thrive in life and in professional settings, we are going to have to understand how to own our ADHD. It's important for us to understand our individual ADHD as well as how our brain operates but it is also equally important for those with ADHD to be able to take charge.

Jeff copper and Dave talk about what it takes to actually be in charge of your ADHD and take ownership of it.

First, Jeff gives us a refresher course on executive functions and includes information about how important self-awareness is as well as emotional self-regulation. He discusses exactly what self-awareness is and if those with ADHD can truly be aware of themselves and their surroundings.

Jeff and Dave also discussed the relationship our emotions and self-awareness have and how tuning into these can help us thrive in all areas of our life.

Another big question that Jeff answers is the difference between knowing about ADHD and owning ADHD.

And as always on overcoming distractions, there are many tips that you can walk away with to implement in your life. Jeff gives us a number of basic tips to get started on the process of owning your ADHD.

Learn more about DIG Coaching and Jeff Copper here as well as links to Attention Talk Video. www.digcoaching.com