Overcoming Distractions The Podcast

If 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 critical habits busy professionals, business owners, executives and others need to have in place. Have we talked about these before? Absolutely, but the basics of managing and thriving with adult ADHD need to be reinforced from time to time. If you need a quick road map on some of the basics to be following for busy professionals with ADHD, this podcast episode is a must listen. **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  

There'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. Nothing good comes from beating yourself and making you feel guilty. Find out what else you can do to unpack a bad day when you are an adult with ADHD. And keep in mind, adults with ADHD do not have a monopoly on bad days. Everyone has them. More episodes to follow on how to minimize your bad days when you are an adult with ADHD. But start with these 4 steps.  **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 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 Dave sits down with Star Hansen, AKA the Clutter Whisperer to talk about how we can reduce out of sight, out of mind in our personal and professional lives. Star first addresses the idea that for many adults with ADHD there is anxiety with clutter. But she also makes sure to tell listeners that out of sight and out of mind is not a problem exclusively to those of us with ADHD. Everyone experiences this! Star also discusses some of the common scenarios that many of us with ADHD can relate to in both our work setting and in home. We're sure you can relate to some of these. Star and Dave discuss the following ideas that can help reduce out-of-sight out of mind in the workplace and at home. Star says to acknowledge habits that

There'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 overcoming distractions. Back on the podcast is Jeff Copper from DIG Coaching. Jeff and Dave discussed the concept of ADHD and thinking and why times arise when we cannot think clearly or think methodically. Because of this, it affects our ability to plan whether in the workplace or at home. Jeff says that when we have ADHD we need to have a collection of mine tools that help us through these processes. Those need to help remove discomfort when it comes to thinking and planning. Jeff also discusses why we need to externalize thinking when we are an adult with ADHD. Dave and Jeff also discussed the importance of mind, body, sleep and eating habits as they are part of the core to thriving with adult ADHD. Jeff also walks us

If 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, including increased productivity, better time management and reduced overwhelm. Dave also talks about a number of tips to get started implementing the concept of batching during your week. That includes prioritizing tasks, grouping them into similar categories and blocking out the time to accomplish them. **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 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 thriving with adult ADHD. He discusses what nutrition experts say about food intake including energy levels, managing executive functions and why being hungry is another distraction. Dave lays out a few simple ways that he and others implement to make shopping and meal planning easier for those of us with ADHD. Disclaimer: Dave is not giving any nutritional or medical advice. This episode is meant to give you ideas as to how to ensure you have regular eating habits throughout the day. **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  

Many 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 distracting, stressful and contribute to disorganization. It can also be part of the problem when missing deadlines or important milestones. Dave has a number of suggestions in this podcast about how to manage email more effectively. Keep in mind, no system is perfect when it comes to challenges such as email but this podcast should get you thinking about how you can make email less daunting in your job or business. **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  

Many 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 while managing your adult ADHD. But before that…Dave discusses some of the reasons you may know and might be a surprise when it comes to ADHD and burnout. That includes challenges with managing executive functions, contributors to exhaustion, decision-making, chronic stress and perfectionism, to name a few. Give this podcast a listen, bookmark it and start clawing your way out of burnout and into a life that will fulfill you and energize you. **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  

Many 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 of having a good night's sleep in this episode. From improving our executive functions, increasing focus when we need it during the day, regulating our emotions and more. Proper sleep habits must be part of your overall strategy for thriving with adult ADHD. Dave talks about the street smart and common sense benefits of getting a good night's sleep. ** Disclaimer: this is not medical advice. If you continue to struggle with sleep, contact your doctor. **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  

Overcoming 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 Meredith, founder of Differing Minds based in the UK. Differing Minds consults with organizations of all types to give them a better understanding of nerodiversity and gives leadership the tools to help their workforce. Jess and Dave talk about some of the basic reasons why some of us adults with ADHD have challenges navigating the workplace and how those spill into our home and personal life. We have challenges with our workload, systems, routines creating effective to-do lists as well as scheduling projects and tasks appropriately. That tax is our executive functions, and it can make us tired at the end of the day. Jess talks about some of the common challenges that many adults with ADHD have in the workplace and how to

Understanding 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, the author of ADHD Refocused-Bringing Clarity to the Chaos. Dr. Sitt first discusses his book and explains why the word “clarity” is in the subtitle. It is one of the keywords that drives how we thrive with adult ADHD. He explains that for many of us with ADHD, we wake up with the lights off and we must regain clarity on a regular basis. Dr. Sitt defines emotional intelligence and how it relates to adults with ADHD. He discusses self-awareness, self-management including how to regulate, problem-solving, social awareness, relationship management as well as dealing with conflict. Dr. Sitt And Dave discuss how “reading the room” is incredibly important, specifically in the workplace. Dr. Sitt also discusses how many adults w

One 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 Whisperer about the basics of reducing clutter in our lives.  Star is a certified professional organizer, a TEDx speaker and has a specialty in working with individuals with ADHD. Star begins discussing with Dave the reasons why many of us do not want to put items in their proper place. She says one of those reasons is that it's just not fun for us. **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 Star and Dave talk about why clutter comes down to having proper systems, overcoming procrastination and many other reasons for accumulating clutter. They also discuss why having clutter in y

Distractions 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 distractions and how you can mitigate those distractions in your busy professional life. Are there more distractions? Absolutely but these are four types of distractions that can really affect how we work in our professional careers. Want to work with Dave? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com. A direct link to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave 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 implement it in your life and your career. Dave goes through the four agreements and puts an ADHD twist on each one and offers examples of how to implement these to guide you on your ADHD journey.   Do you need a coach or a mentor for your adult ADHD journey? Contact Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com  and book an introductory Zoom meeting to find out more about his one-on-one coaching and mentorship.   There is also a direct link to Dave's calendar here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

After 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 when they need it. If you are one of these people, check out what Dave has to say about being proactive in getting the time off that you need. Want to learn more about Dave's coaching and mentorship programs? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com. Or, book a quick introductory call directly here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

Dave 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 not feeling so burned out. If you are an adult with ADHD and having challenges getting “stuff done” at both work and home and are feeling exhausted all the time, check out this brief podcast episode on how ADHD and burnout can sometimes collide and make our life difficult. Are you an adult with ADHD having difficulty meeting the challenges that are required of you in the workplace or at home? Book a quick call with Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com. Or go directly to his calendar here. https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min

What 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 you. While there is definitely some coaching involved in mentorship, a few of the ways a mentor can be most effective is when they can establish rapport and connection with you, they can listen and give you the full attention you deserve, they can be your cheerleader, and share in your wins and help you set some realistic goals that you can achieve. Check out the full episode, and if you'd like to work with Dave, go to www.overcomingdistractions.com

This 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 discussion. Are you a busy professional with ADHD that is looking for coaching or mentorship? Contact Dave here. Www.overcomingdistractions.com First Dave and Fiona discussed the love and loathe list that you were asked to work on the previous episode. They discuss how making the love and loathe list can help us navigate our personal lives and careers. Dr. Fiona talks about in the workplace many of us have challenges with executing tasks and projects as well as time. Some of us go as far as to loathe these parts of our job. She talks about how we have a conflict sometimes between good versus bad as well as the skills that are required to work in our career. She also discusses how rejection sensitivity disorder and impost

Thriving 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 enjoying life and career. In this episode, Dave talks about four ways to maximize the benefits of working with an ADHD coach. Are there more? Yes but these will give you a solid foundation for moving forward with a coaching relationship. He talks about how to identify an ADHD coach that is a great fit for you and your circumstances, how to maximize the relationship and being engaged in the process, and how to be kind to yourself and celebrate your wins. If you're thinking about working with an ADHD coach, connect with Dave at www.overcomingdistractions.com

So 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 initially recognize. Are you a busy professional with ADHD that is looking for coaching or mentorship? Contact Dave here. Www.overcomingdistractions.com In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave discusses some of the ways ADHD shows up in our personal lives with Dr Fiona Peters, a UK based leading expert in neurodiversity. While there may be days when we are late for work, have a rough morning, and the occasional lost car keys, Dr Fiona discusses some other aspects of adult ADHD for us to pay attention to. Some of those include tension in the household, an imbalanced relationship between partners as well as getting in the last word in discussions and arguments. Of course we may have challenges paying our bills and clea