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Welcome back to another episode of ADHD reWired! This episode is part of a special series we're calling the Coaches Roundtable, where ADHD reWired Coaches Brian Entler and Kristin Marts join me to discuss what's happening in our coaching and accountability groups each week. This week we're diving into the content from the 4th week of our coaching and accountability groups. This week, we're discussing importance of building strong foundations around habits and routines as an essential precursor to more effective daily and weekly planning. 

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Introduction: Eric Tivers welcomes listeners and introduces the special series focusing on the content from the 4th week of the coaching and accountability groups.
• Foundational Strategies: Eric, Kristin, and Brian discuss the importance of establishing routines as a strong foundations for managing ADHD. They share personal experiences and professional insights on creating routines and habits that support productivity and well-being.
• Tracking Progress: The conversation shifts to the significance of tracking progress. Eric explains how tracking can provide valuable insights and help in adjusting strategies for better outcomes. Kristin and Brian share their favorite tools and techniques for effective tracking.
• Sleep Management: Brian discusses the critical role of sleep management and shares tips on establishing a nighttime routine. The importance of consistent sleep patterns and how they can impact ADHD symptoms is highlighted.
• Engaging in Routines: Kristin shares her group's experiences with engaging in morning routines and how small adjustments can lead to significant improvements in managing ADHD symptoms.
• Personal Stories: Eric, Kristin, and Brian share personal anecdotes about their own routines, sleep management, and tracking progress, providing relatable and practical advice for listeners.
• Closing Remarks: Eric wraps up the episode with key takeaways and encourages listeners to implement the discussed strategies in their daily lives.

Episode Overview:

Welcome back to Week 3 of the ADHD reWired Coaches Round Table! This episode dives into the intricacies of to-do lists and how to adapt them for ADHD brains. Eric, Kristen, and Brian explore how traditional productivity tools often fall short for neurodiverse individuals and share strategies to make them more effective.

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Key Topics Discussed:

• Emotional Connections to ADHD and Productivity:

  • Recap of last week's discussion on writing letters to ADHD.
  • Importance of addressing emotional issues to enhance planning and productivity.

• Reimagining To-Do Lists for ADHD:

  • Brian explains the common struggle with to-do lists designed for neurotypical people and the need to tailor these tools for ADHD brains.
  • Exploration of different approaches to using to-do lists effectively, including bringing real-life data into coaching sessions.

• Common Pitfalls and Solutions:

  • Challenges with traditional to-do list items like vague entries (e.g., "doctor") and how they create confusion and resistance.
  • Introduction of "vision verbs" to provide clear, actionable steps.
  • Importance of specificity and context in to-do list items to reduce the mental energy required to activate tasks.

• Personal Experiences and Group Insights:

  • Kristen shares her group's emotional and vulnerable discussions about old to-do list items and the associated shame.
  • The benefits of having accountability teams and how they integrate with to-do lists.

• Scaffolding and the 'Why':

  • Eric introduces the concept of including the "why" in to-do list items to connect emotional importance with tasks, boosting motivation and activation.
  • Examples of how understanding the "why" can make it easier to tackle tasks, such as scheduling a vet appointment for a beloved pet.

• Practical Tips and Next Steps:

  • Encouragement to experiment with new strategies and understand the trade-offs in time and executive function.
  • Teaser for next week's topic on daily and weekly planning, routines, and managing transition times between tasks.

Quotes:

• "Think about how long we sort of wrestle with things that are just sticking around on our to-do list, or even worse, start working on a task we've already done." - Eric Tivers
• "Tasks often create tasks. It's just called adulting." - Eric Tivers
• "You can spend time on the front end or the back end, but one of them makes you feel bad." - Kristin Marts

Final Thoughts:

The episode concludes with a reflection on the importance of re-engineering productivity tools to suit ADHD brains, addressing both the emotional and practical aspects of task management. Stay tuned for next week's discussion on establishing effective routines and planning strategies.

Hosts:

• Eric Tivers
• Kristin Marts
• Brian E

Join us next week as we delve into the foundations of daily and weekly planning to enhance productivity and reduce the stress of managing tasks.

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Description: In this episode of the Coaches Roundtable, hosted by Eric Tivers, the team gathers to reflect on the progress and insights from Week 2 of their coaching group, where we explore the relationship that we have with our ADHD.  Listen in to the end to find out which coach says "F*uck You" to their ADHD and why.