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Aug 1
17m 56s

Prioritizing When Everything Feels Urgen...

David A Greenwood
About this episode

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:
– Why ADHD brains struggle with prioritization
– Simple, flexible systems that actually stick
– How to re-prioritize based on energy and urgency
– Tools and routines to stay on track

Tune in and give your brain the structure it craves!

**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

 

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