Paula Engebretson - ADHD Productivity Coach

I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD

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. Ar...

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Paula Engebretson - ADHD Productivity Coach

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Education

Podcast website

imbusybeingawesome.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy Type 03.02.2025

In Episode 288: How To Master ADHD Goal Setting by Energy TypeYou Will Discover: How to align your goals with your natural energy rhythms. Practical tools for sustainable goal-setting and recovery. Flexible strategies for honoring both workhorse and thoroughbred styles. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome small group coaching Get the t...

Episode 287: ADHD Energy Type: Are You a Thoroughbred or Workhorse? 27.01.2025

In Episode 287: You Will Discover Your ADHD Energy Type: The key productivity differences between thoroughbred and workhorse energy styles. How to identify your personal energy style and leverage it for greater effectiveness. Practical strategies to create sustainable work habits that align with your unique brain. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We're Busy...

Episode 286: ADHD and Time Awareness: How Time Tracking Helps 20.01.2025

In Episode 286: ADHD and Time Awareness: How Time Tracking Helps, You Will Discover The surprising benefits of time tracking for an ADHD brain.  Practical strategies to ease into time tracking without feeling overwhelmed.   How to leverage your unique brain style to make time tracking a supportive tool rather than a chore.   Links From The Podcast Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here! Learn mo...

Episode 285: How To Focus Better with ADHD (3-Step Framework) 13.01.2025

In Episode 285: How To Focus Better with ADHD (3-Step Framework), You Will Discover Why focus is such a challenge for the ADHD brain and what we can do about it. Strategies to enhance your focus and reduce distractions in your daily routine. 3 step framework to focus better with sustainable productivity habits tailored to your brain. For the corresponding blog post click here Links From The Podcas...

Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work 06.01.2025

In Episode 284: Signs of ADHD Burnout + Tips to Rethink How You Work, You Will Discover 3 Key ways ADHD burnout shows up both personally and professionally How to recognize burnout as a signal and what we can learn from it. Effective strategies for reshaping your schedule to work sustainably in the new year  Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Join We're Busy Being Awesome her...

Episode 283: How To Redefine Success and Focus on Small Wins 30.12.2024

In Episode 283: How To Redefine Success and Focus on Small Wins, You Will Discover Why traditional success metrics often miss the mark for ADHD brains and how to redefine success on your own terms. Ten powerful (yet surprising!) ways to recognize your growth this year  How celebrating your small wins creates lasting motivation and builds a foundation for future success. Links From The Podcast Lear...

Episode 282: 6 Steps To Get Through The Holiday Hustle with Support 23.12.2024

In Episode 282: You Will Discover How to prepare for predictable holiday challenges with clarity and calm. Simple ways to respond to tough situations with self-compassion and humor. Tips for identifying and meeting your needs to stay grounded. Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Join We're Busy Being Awesome here Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) D...

Episode 281: How To Take Time to Rest as an ADHD Adult 16.12.2024

In Episode 281: You Will Discover The key challenges ADHD brains face with rest How to implement complementary rest for greater balance Practical steps for integrating rest into your daily routine Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome small group coaching Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favorite...

Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis) 09.12.2024

In Episode 280: Simplify What to Wear with ADHD (with a Color Analysis), You Will Discover: How to reduce wardrobe decision fatigue and streamline shopping.  The game-changing power of color analysis for ADHD brains.  Practical steps to make clothes shopping and deciding what to wear a breeze.  Links From The Podcast Learn more about getting your color analysis here . Enter BUSY at checkout for a...

Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth 02.12.2024

In Episode 279: Understanding the 5 Stages of Change for Lasting Growth, You Will Discover: The five stages of change model and how it works Why this framework is especially supportive for ADHD brains How to apply this framework to make lasting change in your life Links From The Podcast Learn more about private coaching Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome small group coaching Get the top 10...

Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template 29.11.2024

In Episode 278: Creating an ADHD Friendly Dopamine Menu + Free Template, You Will Discover What a dopamenu is. Why it's such an effective resource for the ADHD brain. How to create your own and implement it into your daily life. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!) Discover my favor...

Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive 18.11.2024

In Episode 277: How Aligning Values & Priorities Helps ADHD Brains Thrive, You Will Discover: The key differences between values and priorities, and why both are essential to understand when working with your ADHD. How to align your daily actions with your values to stay focused on what truly matters. Practical steps to clarify your own values and priorities for a more fulfilling, purpose-driven l...

Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant 11.11.2024

In Episode 276: How To Trust Yourself as an ADHD Adult + How To Eat An Elephant You Will Discover: Why many adults with ADHD have low self-trust How to identify whether you have areas of low self-trust in your life Actionable strategies to start strengthening your self-trust today (one step at a time)   Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get...

Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community 04.11.2024

In Episode 275: 19 ADHD Life Hacks and Tips From Our Community, You Will Discover Real-life ADHD solutions from our community, designed to support your brain. Tips to help streamline your day, boost focus, and make time for self-care. Outside-the-box strategies for tackling tasks and building habits that stick Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula her...

Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard 28.10.2024

In Episode 274: How To Practice Self-Compassion When Things are Hard, You Will Discover: How to recognize when you're past capacity. Why "pushing through" can backfire and the solution is found in "softening."  Simple, actionable strategies to reset and recharge when you need it most. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get the top 10 tips to...

Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance 21.10.2024

In Episode 273: 7 Journal Prompts to Overcome Procrastination and Avoidance, You Will Discover: How to use your curiosity to reframe resistance. The power of choosing your challenge. Seven specific questions & journal prompts you can use to get curious and shift into action today. Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get the top 10 tips to work...

Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things? 14.10.2024

In Episode 272: Why Am I Avoiding Everything, Especially The Hard Things? You Will Discover: How to choose between the discomfort of doing a task and the discomfort of avoiding it. The difference between lacking capacity and resisting tasks due to discomfort. How taking small steps breaks the cycle of dread and builds momentum. Links From The Podcast: Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coac...

Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps 07.10.2024

In Episode 271: How To Start Something New in 5 Simple Steps, You Will Discover: Why starting now—no matter how small—builds momentum How to shift your focus from the outcome to the process 5 simple strategies to start something new and overcome the "it'll take too long" mindset   Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get the top 10 tips to work...

Episode 270: How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes 30.09.2024

In Episode 270:  How To Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes, You Will Discover You are defined by your past actions.  How to reframe your narrative for growth as you work with your ADHD The power of celebrating your wins to build momentum Links From The Podcast Learn more about both 1:1 and small group coaching with Paula here  Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)...

Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2) 23.09.2024

In Episode 269: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 2), You Will Discover The importance of using your strengths and working with your natural rhythms to foster consistency with ADHD. The power of starting with your cornerstone piece and how to identify yours. The critical role a time budget plays in helping ADHD brains follow their definition of consistency.  Links From The...

Episode 268: Redefining ADHD & Consistency + 3 Helpful Strategies (Part 1) 16.09.2024

In Episode 268: You Will Discover Why consistency is such a loaded word for adults with ADHD What being consistent actually means How ADHD brains can intentionally redefine this word to help them show up in a way that feels empowering and sustainable.  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 brai...

Episode 267: Understanding ADHD Decision Paralysis & How To Stop It 09.09.2024

In Episode 267: You Will Discover How to identify when you're stuck in decision paralysis.  A simple framework to cut through overwhelm and make confident choices quickly. Practical examples to help you easily apply the framework to your life. 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 e...

Episode 266: Mind Mapping for the ADHD Brain 02.09.2024

Tune in to discover: What mind mapping is, and why it's so supportive for an ADHD brain. A step-by-step guide to different mind mapping approaches. How to apply mind mapping to both your personal and professional goals. Links From The Podcast Get your mind mapping workbook here 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 b...

Episode 265: What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It 26.08.2024

In Episode 265, What Is ADHD Shutdown? Plus How To Reduce It, You Will Discover: What ADHD shutdown is  Ways to recognize it in your life How to reduce ADHD shutdown as much as possible 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'...

Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity 19.08.2024

In Episode 264: How To Turn Avoidance Procrastination Into Productivity, You Will Discover: What avoidance procrastination is How to infuse fun into tasks to make them more approachable (great for ADHD brains) Strategies for when finding fun isn't possible. How to get additional support when you need it. Links From The Podcast Learn more about We're Busy Being Awesome here Learn about 1:1 coaching...

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