Reimagining Productivity with ADHD

What if accountability could actually help you follow through without shame or overwhelm? Here’s how. The post ADHD Accountabiliy: How to Make It Work for You appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Discover the 4 types of mistakes ADHD adults make, how to prevent them and recover the inevitable ones without shame. The post The Steps to Prevent and Recover From ADHD Mistakes appeared first on Marla Cummins.

What if trying to be consistent in everything is actually sabotaging your productivity? Here's what works better. The post How You Can Maintain Consistency With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Episode Summary If using a calendar feels more frustrating than helpful with ADHD, this episode is for you. You’ll learn practical strategies to make your calendar support your energy, priorities, and follow-through. From weekly reviews to color coding, you’ll get doable ideas you can test without overhauling your whole life. What You’ll Learn About Using... The post Calendar Strategies That Reduce ADHD Overwhelm appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Episode Summary If you’ve ever opened your calendar and felt overwhelmed, guilty, or just plain confused, you’re not alone. A lot of adults with ADHD struggle to make traditional calendar systems work, even though they know they need one. In this episode, I explore why that happens. I’ll walk you through some of the hidden... The post Top 5 Reasons Your ADHD Brain Struggles with Calendars appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Episode Summary If you’re a high‑achieving professional with ADHD but still late to work and tired of starting your workday stressed, this episode is for you. I’ll provide you with specific strategies you can start using today, from addressing your time blindness to leveraging simple tech hacks and creating the routines you need to get... The post Crucial Tips You Need to Be On Time for Work appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Episode Summary Getting support for ADHD at work can feel risky, especially if you’re unsure whether to disclose. In this episode, Marla talks with neurodivergent HR expert and former Amazon leader Kate Broeking about how professionals with ADHD can advocate for what they need, protect their performance, and navigate the process with clarity and confidence.... The post Can You Get ADHD Support at Work Without Disclosing? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

Episode Summary If you’ve ever wondered whether ADHD coaching, therapy, or both would be most helpful, this episode will help you sort through the differences. Marla explores what each approach offers, how they can complement each other, and what questions to ask when choosing the support that fits best. It’s a practical guide for understanding... The post How Do I Know if I Need a Therapist or an ADHD Coach? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... The post Still Disorganized With ADHD? Four Ways to Get On Track appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... The post Why Do I Seem Put Together But Feel Totally Disorganized With ADHD? appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... The post How to Make Decisions About How to Use Your Time appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post How to Break Free of Perfectionism So You Can Be Productive appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post How to Make Getting Started Easier appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post How To Fix Time Management Challenges appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post You Can Transition Easier With These Steps appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post Stop Wasting Time With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post Self-Compassion, Productivity and ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

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... Continue reading... The post How To Prioritize With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: The first step is acknowledging what stage of change you are in as this clarity will help you decide what you need to do, or in some cases, what you don’t need to do. Carlo DiClemente and J. O. Prochaska, six stages of change model is the perfect tool to gain clarity on your readiness to make a change. KEY TAKEAWAYS: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): How do you know when you’re ready to make changes? You’ve... Continue reading... The post Making Changes With ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.

DESCRIPTION: Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. Follow these steps to improve your self esteem and self-confidence. KEY TAKEAWAYS: RESOURCES: Blog: ADHD and Time, 4 Steps to Getting Places on Time Books: TRANSCRIPT: (00:01): Self-esteem is key to succeeding with ADHD. 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... Continue reading... The post Self-Esteem and ADHD appeared first on Marla Cummins.