243 episodes

How do I increase my productivity and decrease distractions? Is it possible to reclaim my time? How can I get more organized? And can I do it all with ADHD?

Welcome to the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast, where we dive into each of these questions and so much more.

Every week, life coach and ADHDer Paula Engebretson brings you her best strategies to boost your productivity, manage your time, get organized, and follow through on your goals.

Whether you're a fellow ADHDer, you identify with ADHD tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you.

Are you busy being awesome?

I'm Busy Being Awesome Paula Engebretson

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    • 4.8 • 125 Ratings

How do I increase my productivity and decrease distractions? Is it possible to reclaim my time? How can I get more organized? And can I do it all with ADHD?

Welcome to the I’m Busy Being Awesome Podcast, where we dive into each of these questions and so much more.

Every week, life coach and ADHDer Paula Engebretson brings you her best strategies to boost your productivity, manage your time, get organized, and follow through on your goals.

Whether you're a fellow ADHDer, you identify with ADHD tendencies, or you simply want to take your productivity to the next level, this podcast is for you.

Are you busy being awesome?

    Episode 243: The Four Quarters Method: Tailored for Adults with ADHD

    Episode 243: The Four Quarters Method: Tailored for Adults with ADHD

    In This Episode, You Will Discover The four quarters method of time management My ADHD twist on the approach 5 powerful ways it can support your ADHD brain to navigate time with greater ease Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Learn more about Gretchen Rubin's work here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
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    • 24 min
    Episode 242: The Goal Setting & Dopamine Connection for ADHD Brains

    Episode 242: The Goal Setting & Dopamine Connection for ADHD Brains

    In This Episode, We: Explore the relationship between goal setting and dopamine Discover the most important shift we must make when setting goals with ADHD  Learn a 5 step process to setting ADHD-friendly goals Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
    Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend!

    • 33 min
    Episode 241: Understanding Transition Time - The Missing Piece in ADHD Productivity

    Episode 241: Understanding Transition Time - The Missing Piece in ADHD Productivity

    In This Episode, You Will Discover The often-overlooked challenge of transition time in ADHD.
    How the challenge of transitions shifts depending on our season.
    Strategies to ease cognitive demands, streamline workflows, and embrace transition time for greater effectiveness and efficiency.
    Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here
    Learn about 1:1 coaching here
    Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)
    Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
    Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
    Get the Podcast Roadmap here
    Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
    Episode 167: How To Reduce Attention Residue
    Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
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    Click on the I’m Busy Being Awesome podcast
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    Simply tap five stars; that's it!
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    • 28 min
    Episode 240: Pareto’s Principle (the 80/20 Rule) - A Powerful Mindset for ADHD Brains

    Episode 240: Pareto’s Principle (the 80/20 Rule) - A Powerful Mindset for ADHD Brains

    In This Episode, You Will Discover What Pareto’s Principle is How the 80/20 rule can support the ADHD brain Specific strategies you can use to implement the 80/20 rule in your life today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Episode 166: Effectiveness vs. Efficiency and the ADHD brain Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
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    • 33 min
    Episode 239: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Decisions, & ADHD Acceptance

    Episode 239: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Decisions, & ADHD Acceptance

    In This Episode, You Will Discover How To Stop jumping from task to task and stay focused on the project that matters most to you. Identify the sneaky ways perfectionism keeps you stuck and start taking action anyway. Make confident decisions, even with lots of moving pieces. Support yourself through the process of accepting your ADHD. Links From The Podcast Join We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
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    • 53 min
    Episode 238: Why It's Hard To Follow Through On A Plan & What To Do About It

    Episode 238: Why It's Hard To Follow Through On A Plan & What To Do About It

    In This Episode, You Will Discover Why we avoid our schedules and get stuck in Later Land Common traps to avoid A simple, 3-step process to dive in and take action on your plans today Links From The Podcast Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite ADHD resources here Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here Get the Podcast Roadmap here Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people.
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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

Mayfly Flymay ,

This is my favorite ADHD podcast

This podcast and, the resources I’ve found through it, has helped me like nothing else. I love the focus on working with and understanding our brains while still focusing on goals - just what I’ve needed!

astrotsarina ,

I feel understood!

As someone diagnosed with ADHD at 51, I dove into podcasts (I bought books, too, but…they’re sitting here unfinished (thanks, ADHD)). Paula’s podcast makes me feel so understood!

I’ve also coached one-on-one with her, which was SO helpful.

EllC1211 ,

Very Helpful

I am a new Listener & I am loving every episode!
I am Learning many new tools & also it’s so nice knowing that I am not the only person navigating this world with ADHD! Thanks for sharing!

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