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Episode 293: 10-10-10 Rule Alternative for ADHD Decision Making
I'm Busy Being Awesome
03/10/25 • 27 min
In Episode 293, 10-10-10 Rule Alternative for ADHD Decision Making You Will Discover:
- A simple, actionable framework for making decisions with ADHD.
- How the Rule of 5s helps quiet urgency and impulsivity.
- Practical ways to apply the Rule of 5s in daily life.
Links From The Podcast
- Learn more about private coaching here
- Learn more about We’re Busy Being Awesome here
- Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!): here
- Discover my favorite ADHD resources: here
- Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System: here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap: here
- Take my free course, ADHD Routine Revamp here
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Episode 239: Perfectionism, Imposter Syndrome, Decisions, & ADHD Acceptance
I'm Busy Being Awesome
02/19/24 • 53 min
- Stop jumping from task to task and stay focused on the project that matters most to you.
- Identify the sneaky ways perfectionism keeps you stuck and start taking action anyway.
- Make confident decisions, even with lots of moving pieces.
- Support yourself through the process of accepting your ADHD.
- Join 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’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
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!
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Episode 242: The Goal Setting & Dopamine Connection for ADHD Brains
I'm Busy Being Awesome
03/11/24 • 33 min
- Explore the relationship between goal setting and dopamine
- Discover the most important shift we must make when setting goals with ADHD
- Learn a 5 step process to setting ADHD-friendly goals
- 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’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
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!

Episode 248: The Shame And Blame Cycle In Adults With ADHD
I'm Busy Being Awesome
04/22/24 • 37 min
- The different ways the shame-blame cycle presents itself.
- Why it’s especially important for us ADHD brains to recognize it.
- Practical steps to move out of the cycle and take intentional action.
- 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’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
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!

Episode 233: Goal Setting & Planning to 'Fail' for Adults with ADHD
I'm Busy Being Awesome
01/08/24 • 27 min
- New ways to intentionally redefine failure
- The power of planning to fail effectively
- A simple approach to support yourself and your goals to make them inevitable
- 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’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the Word Of The Year Workbook here
- Episode 231: An ADHD Guide to Creating Structure During Holidays
- Episode #156: How to Follow Through When You Have ADHD
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!

Bonus: ADHD-Friendly Goal Setting in the New Year
I'm Busy Being Awesome
01/01/25 • 35 min
- How to harness New Year energy without burning out.
- The 'Good, Better, Best' framework for flexible, ADHD-friendly goal setting.
- Real-life examples and step-by-step instructions to apply this framework to your life.
- Join the free coaching call on January 16th by signing up here.
- Ready to take this work even deeper? Join us in We're Busy Being Awesome here.

Episode 290: How To Take Small Steps To Escape All-or-Nothing Thinking
I'm Busy Being Awesome
02/17/25 • 32 min
In Episode 290: How To Take Small Steps To Escape All-or-Nothing Thinking, You Will Discover:
- Why all-or-nothing thinking feels so convincing—and how small steps can help you break free from it.
- How tiny actions spark momentum, build confidence, and help redefine the way you see yourself.
- Simple, practical strategies to embrace small steps and make habits stick—no matter how busy life gets.
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 ADHD resources here
- Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
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!

Episode 226: Narrowing Focus Leads To Easier Decision Making and Creativity
I'm Busy Being Awesome
11/20/23 • 19 min
- How to shift from overwhelm to action when facing a literal or figurative “blank page”
- Why this strategy is so supportive for ADHD brains
- Examples of how to implement this approach in different areas of your life.
- Get the Holiday Season Blueprint 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 brain (free ebook!)
- Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
- Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
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!

Episode 136: Increase Productivity By Counting Your Wins
I'm Busy Being Awesome
02/28/22 • 31 min
- The importance of focusing on the gain rather than the gap
- How celebrating your wins helps you increase your productivity and follow-through
- Simple practices to implement this approach in your life today.
- Ready to take this work further? Learn more about coaching here
- Learn my top 6 strategies to boost your focus and concentration (free training)
- Get the top 10 tips to work with your ADHD brain (free ebook!)
- Discover my favorite ADHD resources here
- Check out the Gap and the Gain here (affiliate link)
- Access the Count Your Wins journal here

Episode 283: How To Redefine Success and Focus on Small Wins
I'm Busy Being Awesome
12/30/24 • 30 min
- 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.
- 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 ADHD resources here
- Get the I’m Busy Being Awesome Planning System here
- Get the Podcast Roadmap here
- Get the ADHD Routine Revamp here
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!
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FAQ
How many episodes does I'm Busy Being Awesome have?
I'm Busy Being Awesome currently has 307 episodes available.
What topics does I'm Busy Being Awesome cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Organization, Mental Health, Productivity, Podcasts, Adhd, Self-Improvement and Education.
What is the most popular episode on I'm Busy Being Awesome?
The episode title 'Episode 293: 10-10-10 Rule Alternative for ADHD Decision Making' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on I'm Busy Being Awesome?
The average episode length on I'm Busy Being Awesome is 28 minutes.
How often are episodes of I'm Busy Being Awesome released?
Episodes of I'm Busy Being Awesome are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of I'm Busy Being Awesome?
The first episode of I'm Busy Being Awesome was released on Aug 10, 2019.
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