Atomic Habits and the ADHD Brain: High-Performance Systems for Busy Minds
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Release Date: 05/09/2025
Unleashing your ADHD potential as a busy professional
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Overcoming Distractions is THE podcast for the busy professional, executive, entrepreneur with ADHD. In this episode, Dave reminds all of you (and himself…) that we need to hit the reset button and focus on the positive aspects of our ADHD brains, especially in a business environment. Many of us got to where we are in business and career because we were able to think a little differently from others. But life and business happens and challenges and frustrations got in the way of us growing any further. Sometimes in life and in business focusing on the positives is very difficult but we have...
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Executives, leaders and entrepreneurs, let's have a quick chat about ADHD and boundaries
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
If you are a busy professional with ADHD and you have a demanding career, it is a critical mission to protect your time and energy. It is non-negotiable! Boundaries, limitations, restrictions, limits, our professional safe zone…all protect us busy ADHDers from others and ourselves. Whatever we call it, we must guard our time. Boundaries are often the make-or-break factor for adults with ADHD in leadership roles. Without them, ADHD traits like distractibility, impulsivity, and overcommitment can quickly lead to burnout, poor decision-making, and loss of credibility. If you are in a leadership...
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Why you need professional and personal clarity as a busy professional adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Clarity is essential for executives with adult ADHD because it acts as an anchor in the midst of constant internal and external distractions. Without clear priorities, objectives, and next steps, the ADHD brain can easily become overwhelmed by competing demands, unfinished tasks, and shifting responsibilities, leading to paralysis or reactive decision-making. Join Dave for this short and to the point podcast episode as he discusses why clarity needs to be part of your daily and long term game plan as a busy professional with ADHD. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to...
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Why I drove 1600 miles to relax my ADHD brain
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Recently, Dave drove over 1600 miles to visit a long term client from his public relation days. He talks about how powerful long stretches of quiet time can be for busy professionals with ADHD. There are clear and powerful benefits to shutting down and spending some time by ourselves to reflect on our thoughts and even slow our brains down. Those benefits include reducing our mental overload, boosting our clarity and focus and the ability to problem solve and create new visions for our lives. Spend some time with Dave on this short episode and learn more about how powerful and impactful a...
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Honoring How Your ADHD Brain Works
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
You’re a busy professional with ADHD, and you feel like you’re constantly fighting an uphill battle. But what if the problem isn’t you….it's that you’re using your brain's "operating manual" incorrectly? This episode is about moving past the idea that you need to be "fixed" and instead learning to honor how your ADHD brain actually works. By understanding its wiring, you can stop fighting yourself and start creating a system that allows you to thrive. Dave is an entrepreneur with ADHD, not a doctor. His advice comes from decades of executive and entrepreneurial experience as an adult...
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Prioritizing When Everything Feels Urgent for the Busy Adult with ADHD
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
If you’re a busy professional with ADHD, chances are you’ve stared at a long to-do list and thought, “Where do I even start?” In this episode, Dave will tackle one of the most overwhelming challenges for ADHD brains: How to prioritize tasks and projects when everything feels equally important. Dave gives tips on using visual tools, scheduling thinking time, And why a good old fashioned brain dump may be your first priority. Whether you're drowning in work tasks, personal responsibilities, or both, Dave will help you regain control and move forward with clarity. Key takeaways: –...
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Thriving with Adult ADHD-Defining Success and Understanding “Enough”
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, Dave welcomes back Rand Selig, author of Thriving: How to Create a Healthier, Happier, and More Prosperous Life. They dive deep into what it truly means to define personal success and the often-elusive concept of "enough." This conversation is especially relevant for busy professionals, particularly those with ADHD or who identify as neurodivergent, who often push themselves to the brink of burnout. Rand shares insights on shifting away from external markers of achievement to cultivate a more integrated and fulfilling life. Episode Highlights: ...
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Why Every Adult with ADHD Needs a “Home Base at Home”
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we explore the powerful impact of creating a physical “home base” which is a designated spot in your house where essential daily items live. For busy professionals with ADHD, staying organized can feel overwhelming. A home base helps by reducing the chaos of misplacing things like keys, medications, to-do lists, and chargers. It also supports executive function by making important items visible and accessible, which boosts follow-through and lowers stress. This isn’t about creating a perfect space. It’s about designing a reliable system that...
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From doubt to do-navigating your possibilities
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
This episode of Overcoming Distractions features a conversation with Kat O'Sullivan, author of From Doubt to Do: Navigating Your Path to Possibility. Dave and Kat explore how individuals, especially those with ADHD, can overcome self-doubt and embrace significant life changes. Kat shares her personal journey of moving to Mexico during the pandemic, highlighting the critical steps and mindset shifts needed to transform seemingly impossible goals into tangible realities. This discussion will resonate with anyone looking to make bold moves and leverage their adult ADHD. Here's some important...
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What Is Task Avoidance with adult ADHD? And how can I minimize it?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Task avoidance is the tendency to delay, resist, or ignore certain tasks. Even when we know they’re important. Kinda sounds like procrastination, doesn't it? For adults with ADHD, this isn’t about laziness or a lack of willpower. It’s often rooted in how the ADHD brain processes motivation, emotions, and executive functions… ah yes, those skills used to plan, start, and complete tasks). Join Dave on this short, ADHD-friendly podcast about task avoidance and some strategies and tactics to minimize it in your daily life. **Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to...
info_outlineNot everything that works has to be “ADHD-approved.” In this episode, we dive into lessons from Atomic Habits and how they can actually work with the ADHD brain, not against it. If big goals overwhelm you but small steps feel manageable, you’re in the right place.
Dave breaks down the core principles, such as building systems, making habits obvious, easy, and rewarding, and translates them into actionable strategies for ADHD professionals, founders, and leaders. Whether using habit stacking, visual cues, or simplifying decision-making, you’ll find tools to build rhythm and momentum in work and life.
Plus, Dave gives you real-world ADHD-friendly examples and reminds you, it’s okay if you don’t do it perfectly.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why systems vs. goals for ADHD brains
- How to make habits stick using visual and environmental cues
- Tiny wins that build executive function
- The power of identity-based habits
- How to make unproductive behaviors harder to do
**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min