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    Still Disorganized With ADHD? Four Ways to Get On Track

    Episode Summary Feel organized on the outside but chaotic behind the scenes? In this episode, I’ll unpack four hidden ADHD trouble spots — like email overload, scattered to-do lists, and time blindness — that quietly fuel disorganization. You’ll explore simple, ADHD-friendly strategies for managing your time, memory, mood, and tasks, so you can stop spinning and feel more in control. What You’ll Learn About Fixing Hidden ADHD Chaos: Transcript: More Strategies for ADHD Disorganization Why does life feel chaotic even when things look fine? [00:03] Ever feel like you’ve built an outer life that seems okay—you’re getting things done, showing up for others, making it all work—but behind the scenes, maybe it’s held together with sticky notes, half-finished lists, and sheer willpower? If that sounds…

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    Why Do I Seem Put Together But Feel Totally Disorganized With ADHD?

    Episode Summary You’re capable, competent — maybe even the go-to person at work. But behind the scenes? Emails pile up, tasks slip through the cracks, and it’s hard to keep up. In this episode, I’ll share why this disconnect happens with ADHD — and how you can start building real support systems that match your strengths. What You’ll Learn About ADHD and Disorganization Transcript: ADHD and Disorganization The Hidden Chaos Behind High-Functioning ADHD [00:06]Ever feel like you’ve got it all together well on paper, but secretly your inbox is overflowing, your desk is a mess, and you’re behind on a dozen small but important things? You’re not alone. You’ve tuned into Scattered, Focused, Done – Reimagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD adults, like…

  • How to Make Decisions About How to Use Your Time

    DESCRIPTION: Here are ADHD friendly steps you can use to make decisions about how to use your time. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Blog Post: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Are you using your time the way that is the most important to you? You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused, done Re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins, and I’m glad you decided to join me today on this journey to re-imagining productivity with ADHD, so you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it…

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    How to Break Free of Perfectionism So You Can Be Productive

    DESCRIPTION: Learn what it means to be a perfectionist and how you can reduce your ADHD perfectionist tendencies as an adult with ADHD TRANSCRIPT: (00:02): Is perfectionism getting in your way? You’ve tuned into Scattered Focus, done re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins, and I’m glad you decided to join me today on this journey to reimagining productivity with ADHD so you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everyone else. (00:40): A perfectionist is someone…

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    How to Make Getting Started Easier

    DESCRIPTION: Learn why it is hard for adults with ADHD to start on tasks and how it can be easier using these strategies. TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Getting started can often be hard for adults with ADHD. It can be easier. You’ve tuned into scattered Focused, done re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins and I’m glad you decided to join me today on this journey to reimagining productivity with ADHD so you can get your important work done without trying to do it like everyone…

  • How To Fix Time Management Challenges

    DESCRIPTION: Learn how to mitigate your time management challenges. RESOURCES: Website: TRANSCRIPT: Time management is often a difficult skill for adults with ADHD, but you can change that. (00:07): You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused, Done – Remagining productivity with A DHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins and I’m glad you decided to join me today on this journey to reimagining productivity with ADHD. So you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everybody else. (00:41): I know you’ve likely…

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    You Can Transition Easier With These Steps

    DESCRIPTION: You will learn how to stop, start and task switch with greater ease. RESOURCES: Blog Post: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Do you have a hard time moving from one task or activity to another? You can change that. You’ve tuned into scattered focused, done Re-Imagining Productivity with A DHD, A podcast for A DHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins, and I’m glad you’re joining me today on this journey to reimagining productivity with A DHD, so you can get what is important to you. Done without trying to do it like everyone else. Transitions…

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    Stop Wasting Time With ADHD

    DESCRIPTION: Learn strategies to stop wasting time. RESOURCES: Blog: TRANSCRIPT: (00:00): Are you ready to stop wasting time? You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused Done Re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins and I’m glad you’re joining me today on this journey to re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, so you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everyone else. Once you’ve decided what’s essential to you and you have a task list that reflects this, it’s time to execute. And to do…

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    Self-Compassion, Productivity and ADHD

    DESCRIPTION: Because your goal is not just to get to the finish line, get stuff done. But you also want to feel less stress and overwhelm along the way, right? And, without self-compassion, your experience in getting to the finish line will likely continue to be full of stress and overwhelm. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Book: Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself TRANSCRIPT: (00:02): If you want to be productive, being self-compassion is a key step. You’ve turned into Scattered, Focused, Done, Re-imagining Productivity with ADHD, a podcast for ADHD, adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to be able to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way…

  • How To Prioritize With ADHD

    Transcript (00:00): Find it hard to prioritize when everything seems important, but there’s only one of you and just not enough time. You’ve tuned into Scattered Focused, done Re-Imagining Productivity with ADHD, A podcast for ADHD adults like you who want to learn how to adopt the best strategies, tools, and skills to get your essential work done in a way that works with the way your brain is wired. I’m Marla Cummins and I’m glad you’re joining me today on this journey to re-Imagining Productivity with A DHD, so you can get what is important to you done without trying to do it like everyone else. So you wonder what you should be working on and also why is it so hard for you…