What Is Task Avoidance with adult ADHD? And how can I minimize it?
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Release Date: 06/27/2025
ADHD time management is nothing without energy management
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Did you know your ADHD brain has its own rhythm? The key isn’t to fight it, but to work with it. In this episode, Dave dives into one of the most overlooked parts of productivity: your energy rhythms. Because, you can’t manage your time if you don’t have the energy to show up for it. Just because something lands on your to-do list doesn’t mean it’s going to get done. That’s not laziness. It’s your brain chemistry at work. Dave talks about how to identify your natural “focus zones” and how to protect them fiercely. You’ll learn why the myth of “9 to 5” productivity...
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Understanding ADHD in Adults and the Late Diagnosis Journey
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Dave welcomes Dr. Jennifer Dall, a grief-informed neurodivergence specialist and founder of ADHD Holistically, to discuss the increasingly common experience of being diagnosed with ADHD later in life, often in your 30s, 40s, or 50s. Many adults, particularly those who were successful in their early careers or excelled in structured environments like school, find themselves suddenly struggling when life's demands and structures change. Dr. Dall shares her own candid journey of a later-in-life diagnosis, from initial misdiagnosis to the ultimate "Aha!" moment, and provides actionable insights on...
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Adult ADHD and Burnout-When we can’t just walk away
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
Burnout when you have adult ADHD is complex. It’s not as simple as social media makes it look. Sure, sometimes people walk away from a stressful job or career. But let’s be honest….that’s not always possible. You’ve probably heard the phrase, “People don’t leave jobs, they leave people.” Well, that’s not always true. People do leave jobs. But what happens when you can’t leave? What if you’re running a business you own? Or working a job you depend on financially? Or caring for a loved one, a responsibility that’s not optional or short-term? These are situations you...
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One of the most overlooked personal accommodations busy adults with ADHD can apply
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
This week, Dave welcomes back his good friend Jeff Copper of DIG Coaching for a vital discussion tailored for the busy professional navigating life with ADHD. Many with ADHD excel at problem-solving for others, but often struggle to implement those same solutions for themselves. This episode dives into the concept of executive function impairment and introduces a new approach. Jeff shares how this model provides a simple, actionable, and universal accommodation to help mitigate the challenges of ADHD and burnout. Tune in to understand why direct communication is the most basic, yet often...
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Busy Adults with ADHD-finding and connecting with people who “get you”
Overcoming Distractions-Thriving with ADHD, ADD
In this episode, Dave tackles the quiet struggle of adults with ADHD in demanding roles…from entrepreneurs to executives. While students often have built-in support systems, busy professionals are left to navigate their unique challenges alone. Join Dave as we explore the importance of finding a community of like-minded peers who truly get it. We discuss the need for a confidential space where you can share your wins, challenges, and frustrations without judgment. Busy professionals, entrepreneurs, business owners people in leadership, senior VP's with ADHD all welcome! If you've ever felt...
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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...
info_outlineTask 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 www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min