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How this owner of a contracting business thrives with ADD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - November 18, 2023 08:13 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave sits down with Russell Kramer, author of the book Hocus Focus- Coming of age with ADD and its medicines. Russell owns and operates a contracting business and tells his story of growing up taking medication for his ADD and why he decided to stop taking meds. To be clear, Russell is not ant...
5 ways I use my mobile phone to manage adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - November 11, 2023 07:22 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD have a love hate relationship with their cell phones. While it can be a major distraction, a cell phone can be used to help you thrive with adult ADHD. There are many tools and apps that can help busy adults with ADHD in many areas of their lives. Many of these are Produc...
Managing teams in the workplace when you are an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - November 08, 2023 07:42 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you have adult ADHD and you are a manager, working in a leadership role, in the C-Suite, or just working with others on projects, Dave talks about some of the core must-haves for managing the balance between leading and doing your own job. Dave talks about how important it is to claim your ...
Street Smart tips to minimize being late as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 28, 2023 06:22 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are a busy adult with ADHD and you find yourself being late over and over again, Dave has some quick and street-smart tips to implement into your busy life. Some of them are probably obvious as he recognizes during this podcast but it bears reminding that sometimes the challenges we hav...
How to identify what goals you want to set as an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 21, 2023 06:36 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThe thought of goal setting can be a turn off for many people including adults with ADHD. One of the reasons is that many adults with ADHD are not clear on what goals they would like to set, both personally and professionally. Goal setting does not have to be scary or overwhelming. Those of us...
8 questions to ask yourself if you are an adult with ADHD and procrastinating
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 18, 2023 06:51 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsBreaking news!!! Everyone procrastinates!! Dave briefly tackles the topic of procrastination and how you can ask yourself for a number of questions to begin to understand why you're procrastinating. Understanding why you're procrastinating, if you have clarity and what you are procrastinating ...
6 small steps to take if have ADHD and feeling burned out
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 14, 2023 06:39 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are an adult with ADHD and feel like you are either heading towards burnout or are already there, Dave has some quick advice and six must haves for starting the process of reducing burnout. Burnout is complex and even more complicated for busy adults with ADHD. And while burnout can tak...
Minimizing time blindness for busy professionals with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 07, 2023 06:19 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany people with ADHD have a difficult relationship with time. And if you're a busy professional and have other commitments such as family, managing time in your life can be a challenge. Some of the ways being timeline can affect us are being late for appointments or missing them altogether. O...
5 habits busy professionals with ADHD need to have in place
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - October 04, 2023 06:25 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you have listened to Overcoming Distractions for any length of time then you know Dave loves to focus on the basics of thriving with adult ADHD, especially for busy professionals. Managing and thriving with adult ADHD does not have to be complex and that's why Dave discusses 5 mission critica...
How to learn from bad days when you are an adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 30, 2023 14:33 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThere's a lot more to understanding why adults with ADHD have bad days but Dave gives you 4 simple steps that you can follow if you find yourself having a bad day. Yes, simple! And one thing is important to remind yourself. Always be kind to yourself when you have a day that didn't go your way...
Reducing “out of sight, out of mind” when you have adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 23, 2023 06:44 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsOne thing that pretty much everyone with ADHD experiences is the concept of “out of sight out of mind.” That can be everything from your calendar, to-do list, shopping list, backpack or laptop bag to bring to work, car keys and the list goes on. So in this episode of Overcoming Distractions ...
ADHD and the connection between thinking and planning
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 16, 2023 07:01 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThere's a clear connection between our ability to think and how we plan and when we have ADHD, it helps to understand that connection. Because many with adult ADHD have challenges thinking effectively when we need it, planning can suffer. But fear not, we have some answers in this episode of o...
Batching similar tasks can be a game changing strategy for adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 13, 2023 06:38 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are a busy adult with ADHD and you are overwhelmed by the amount of tasks and projects you have in front of you, this is the podcast episode for you. Dave talks about the concept of batching tasks for adults with ADHD. He talks about the benefits of batching tasks and projects, includ...
Please don't forget to eat if you have ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 09, 2023 07:04 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsIf you are an adult with ADHD and you have been skipping meals, you will want to listen to what Dave has to say about why eating needs to be part of your ADHD management. Dave talks about how missing meals during the day can drastically affect your ADHD, focus, mood and overall attempt at thri...
How to make email less stressful for adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - September 06, 2023 06:13 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD struggle when it comes to managing email. It's a common theme for busy professionals. Depending on the type of job you have or business you are running, email can absorb a lot of time. If we don't have some type of system for managing and organizing email, it can be distr...
Major factors in ADHD burnout and how to start recovering
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - August 26, 2023 06:31 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD also experience burnout. If you are feeling burned out, then you'll want to invest some time in listening to why many adults with ADHD also go through burnout and what to do about it. Dave gives you a quick checklist to start the process of recovering from your burnout wh...
Why is sleep mission critical for adults with ADHD?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - August 23, 2023 07:54 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsMany adults with ADHD have challenges with sleep. That includes not getting enough sleep, erratic sleep habits, or other issues that might require a sleep specialist. But one of the secret weapons to managing and thriving with adult ADHD is getting proper sleep. Dave talks about the benefits...
These are the must haves for thriving in the workplace with adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - August 19, 2023 06:45 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsOvercoming Distractions focuses a lot of attention and resources on helping busy professionals like you thrive in the workplace with adult ADHD. This week we have a general discussion about how to navigate the workplace and thrive, grow and feel less stressed. Dave has a discussion with Jess M...
How emotional intelligence helps us thrive with adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - August 12, 2023 07:25 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsUnderstanding the overall concept of emotional intelligence and how it affects our lives with ADHD is critically important when it comes to navigating professional and personal life and thriving with adult ADHD. This week on Overcoming Distractions, Dave has a discussion with Dr. David Sitt, t...
The basics of reducing clutter for adults with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - August 05, 2023 06:55 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsOne challenge that many people struggle with, regardless of whether they have ADHD or not, is clutter. However adults with ADHD do find it difficult to create the systems necessary to reduce clutter and stick with those systems. Dave speaks with Star Hansen better known as the Clutter Whispere...
Minimizing these distractions now… will help you manage your adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - July 22, 2023 14:20 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDistractions are one of the hallmarks of adult ADHD. If you are an adult with ADHD there are countless types of distractions that you need to manage daily. Many of those distractions revolve the workplace, our career and our busy professional lives. In this episode, Dave discusses 4 types of...
How The Four Agreements Can Guide Your Adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - July 15, 2023 07:16 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave talks about how you can take the book, the Four Agreements to help manage and thrive with adult ADHD. The premise of the book is to make four agreements with yourself to live a better life. The book is not written for adults with ADHD but there is some solid advice if you can implemen...
Why adults with ADHD need to take time off and use it properly
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - July 08, 2023 15:12 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsAfter a quick break, Dave is back to talk about why it is so important for adults with ADHD to take time off. That can include taking paid time off from your job, long weekends, planning a vacation and how to make the most of a staycation. Many adults with ADHD are not good at taking time off ...
Why People with ADHD, Burnout Faster Than Others
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 24, 2023 07:41 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave talks about why adults with ADHD can experience burnout much faster than other people. In many cases it comes down to a few habits many with adult ADHD carry with them. He talks about four causes of burnout in adults with ADHD and discusses some simple solutions to begin the process of no...
What should an ADHD mentor be doing for you?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 21, 2023 07:14 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsWhat makes a great mentor for an adult with ADHD is somebody that "gets you." But oftentimes, adults with ADHD are misunderstood and our challenges are discounted. If you have decided that you would like to work with a mentor, Dave discusses a number of areas that a mentor should focus on with y...
Ways ADHD “shows up” in the workplace and career
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 17, 2023 07:42 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThis episode is Part 2 of how ADHD is showing up in our lives. This week we discuss how ADHD shows up in the workplace, our jobs and our careers. Dave is joined again by Dr. Fiona Peters a leading expert in neurodiversity from the UK. Dr. Fiona is back for round 2 with an awesome and engaging ...
Tips on getting the most out of ADHD coaching and mentoring
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 15, 2023 12:47 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsThriving with adult ADHD sometimes requires an additional support system. And one of the best ways to make breakthroughs in your personal and professional life is to find the right ADHD coach. Working with an ADHD coach can be a powerful tool in lowering stress, avoiding burnout and overall en...
How does ADHD show up at home and in our personal lives?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 10, 2023 07:30 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsSo you are an adult with ADHD. Or maybe you do not have an official ADHD diagnosis but suspect you may have ADHD. While there are many signs of ADHD such as distractions, lack of focus, difficulty with routines and systems and time management, there are also signs of ADHD that we may not initi...
3 areas to gain more clarity when you have adult ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - June 03, 2023 07:47 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsDave talks about why clarity and ADHD need to go hand in hand on this episode of Overcoming Distractions. Being clear on what we need to do in our personal and professional lives helps us reduce procrastination, lower our stress levels and helps us get “stuff” done. Dave talks about why seekin...
4 simple ways I organize my ADHD life
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD - May 27, 2023 07:49 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 83 ratingsAdults with ADHD who are also busy professionals need simple habits, systems and consistency to get through the week with less stress and chaos. Without even simple systems, life can get hectic very quickly. Dave discusses four simple ways that he makes life and running a business easier. Ther...
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