Episode 332: 5 ADHD Study Tips For Learning Anything
In Episode 332 You Will Discover: Why working memory struggles make information retention harder with ADHD 5 proven strategies to enhance memory retention when learning new things Personalized approaches for each overwhelm type (Lion, Gazelle, Turtle, Chameleon) so you can adapt these strategies to YOUR brain. Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Episode 150 - How To Get Started With Something: Use This Time Management Technique Episode 266: Mind Mapping for the ADHD Brain Mike Schmidt PKM Note Taking Approach Tiago Forte Para Method and Note taking More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:57 Understanding ADHD and Working Memory 04:31 Five Core Learning Strategies 06:24 Strategy 1: Teach It Back 10:15 Strategy 2: Adding Anchors 15:14 Strategy 3: Using Multiple Senses 16:41 Strategy 4: Active Recall Breaks 19:59 Strategy 5: Distributed Practice 25:32 Applying Strategies Based on Overwhelm Types 34:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode 331: ADHD Impatience - The Secret Tip To Handle It With Ease
In Episode You Will Discover: Why ADHD impatience happens in the brain and body How "trying harder" actually makes impatience worse The mindset shift that helps everything Four ADHD-friendly strategies to build real-world patience Work With Me: 👉 Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here Resources From This Episode: Self Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Dr. Neff Fierce Self-Compassion: How to Harness Kindness to Speak Up, Claim Your Power, and Thrive by Dr. Neff More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The Struggle with Patience 01:03 Understanding ADHD and Impatience 04:05 The Impatience Trap 10:04 The Radical Mindset Shift 21:20 Strategies for Building Patience 28:50 Conclusion and Recap
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Episode 330: Holiday People Pleasing + ADHD: Your Step-by-Step Survival Guide
In Episode 330 You Will Discover: How to run a quick "pre-holiday audit" to spot energy drainers before the season starts Practical scripts to help you pause before saying yes The "Good Enough Manifesto" that quiets perfectionism How to build a personal recharge plan for social or sensory overload Simple, kind ways to say no—or a balanced "yes-if"—that honor your capacity Work With Me: 👉 Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Discover your Overwhelm Type (Free Quiz!) Holiday Season Blueprint More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: People Pleasing, ADHD, and the Holidays 01:37 Reflecting on People Pleasing Patterns 03:14 Step 1: Pre-Holiday Audit and Intention Setting 07:15 Step 2: Practicing the Pause 11:24 Step 3: The Good Enough Manifesto 13:36 Step 4: Recharge Strategies for Sensory Overload 17:03 Step 5: The Kind No and Yes If Compromise 21:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Episode 329: ADHD People Pleasing Holiday Edition: Why We Say Yes to Everything (+ How to Stop)
In Episode 329 You Will Discover: Core reasons why ADHD brains are more prone to people-pleasing How to start a People-Pleasing Inventory to notice your patterns without judgment Simple reflection questions to help you recognize who, when, and why you overcommit Work With Me: 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Take the Overwhelm Type Quiz here! Resources From This Episode: Episode 139 - What is Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: What Does RSD Look Like in ADHD? Episode 140 - How to Deal with ADHD & Imposter Syndrome + Five Competence Types Episode 167 - What is ADHD Masking? Plus, Examples & Solutions Episode 247 - 8 Discreet ADHD Emotional Regulation Strategies for Adults More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: The Holiday Dilemma 01:14 Understanding the People Pleasing Cycle 02:54 Podcast Overview and Holiday Challenges 04:10 The Drive to Please: Coping Mechanisms 07:05 Rejection Sensitivity and ADHD 10:35 Impulsivity and the Automatic Yes 14:32 Emotional Regulation and Guilt 19:01 Masking, Self-Worth, and People Pleasing 24:31 Conducting a People Pleasing Inventory 28:07 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Episode 328: Holiday Stress & ADHD: 5 Coping Strategies for a Calmer Season
In Episode You Will Discover: What the typical holiday stress curve looks like for ADHD brains How to soften the buildup of stress and overwhelm Practical examples, mindset shifts, and strategies you can use Work With Me: 👉 Join us in Overwhelm to Action here 👉 Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) 👉 Learn more about private coaching here Resources From This Episode: Discover your Overwhelm Type (Free Quiz!) Episode on Self-Compassion Episode 145: How To Overcome Intrusive Thoughts When You Have ADHD Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski More ADHD Resources: Discover my favorite ADHD resources Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info 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! Chapter Outline 00:00 Introduction: Holiday Stress and ADHD 02:18 Understanding the Holiday Stress Curve 08:46 Strategy 1: Good, Better, Best Framework 12:55 Strategy 2: What If It Were Easy? 15:39 Strategy 3: If-Then Planning 19:10 Strategy 4: Navigating the Peak Phase - Completing the Stress Cycle 23:55 Strategy 5: Post-Holiday Crash - Practicing Radical Self-Compassion 27:42 Conclusion
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