In this episode we will be discussing workplace conflict. Whether you have ADHD or not, everybody is going to experience some conflict in the workplace at one time or another.

Maybe those of us with ADHD experience this more because of our working habits, and emotions getting the best of us and other things related to being an adult with ADHD.

But just like procrastination, we don't own workplace conflict.

Today we have Karin Hurt, author of "Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict" and co-founder of Let's Grow Leaders. The book offers readers practical guidance and actionable strategies, including specific phrases to navigate workplace conflicts with confidence and ease.

Key discussion points in this episode with Karin Hurt:

The Complexity of Conflict: Research indicates that workplace conflict is not only more frequent but also more intense and complex post-pandemic. It often arises from "conflict cocktails", combinations of factors like change, remote work, and under-equipped managers.

The Role of Clarity: Lack of clarity is a significant driver of workplace conflict, especially for individuals with ADHD who thrive on clear expectations and instructions.

Powerful Phrases: Checking for Understanding: Using phrases like "So, what I hear you saying is..." is crucial for ensuring clarity and preventing misunderstandings, particularly beneficial for the fast-paced and sometimes distractible nature of the ADHD mind.

Common Conflict Areas: Two primary areas of conflict are with managers (often reflecting systemic organizational issues) and within matrix organizations (due to accountability without empowerment and competing priorities).

Authority and Responsibility: For effective management and conflict reduction, authority must equal responsibility. Individuals need the power to execute the tasks they are accountable for.

Burnout as a Conflict Catalyst: Burnout significantly contributes to workplace conflict by shortening tempers and increasing irritability.

Find Karin, her book and all the firm’s work here: https://letsgrowleaders.com/

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How many of you feel like you're living in chaos?

How many of you are tired of operating like this and would love to find another way?

Sometimes, we need to adjust our mindsets, especially as busy adults with ADHD.

But don't get scared or run away when you hear the word mindset because Dave talks about some simple mindset adjustments that you can start to implement in your professional and personal life.

Reducing chaos as a busy adult with ADHD means you have to implement some different mindsets and rewrite the way you speak to yourself.

Join Dave as he goes through some of the simple mindsets you can begin to adjust to lower your stress, reduce the chaos and thrive as a busy adult with ADHD.

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Busy adults with ADHD often face the challenges of burnout. And sometimes, adults with ADHD can burn out harder and faster than others.

On this episode of Overcoming Distractions, we discuss why we may see more burnout in the adult ADHD community.

At the basic level, those of us with ADHD have challenges with executive functions, managing the emotional aspect of ADHD, time management and other factors that are major contributors to burnout.

Paula Liub is a burnout expert for ADHD, autistic, and highly sensitive people.

Combining her own burnout experience with a degree in psychology, yoga, and 20 years of mindfulness practices, Paula has developed an effective system that beats and prevents burnout by using a combination of science backed and mindfulness tools.

Our main discussion points about ADHD and burnout include:

· Why ADHD Brains are More Prone to Burnout

· Recognizing Early Burnout Signals (Especially in ADHD)

· Biggest pitfalls in ADHD burnout

· Practical Tips to Regulate Your Nervous System & Energy

· Best approaches beyond tips and tricks

Paula’s Website: https://paula-mindfulness.com/

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Many adults with ADHD overcommit to others or themselves and, as a result, end up operating way over capacity.

How many of you feel over committed right now?

Have you committed too much to other people or organizations?

Have you made too many commitments to yourself?

Join Dave as he discusses how to minimize your habit of overcommitting. Dave will give you some simple questions to ask yourself to get you thinking about why you may be overcommitting and how to reduce the desire to always say yes.

Quickly analyze what you're committing to and reduce long term over commitments and some quick wins to get your week back.

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How do we achieve meaningful productivity as an adult with ADHD?

How do we get what we need to get done, stay on track, meet deadlines and achieve some fulfillment?

And how do we get all this accomplished as an adult with ADHD and a demanding career and other responsibilities in our lives?

Dave talks about why achieving flow during the week is one of his secret ADHD weapons. Maximizing the large amounts of time to achieve meaningful productivity can be a game changer when you have ADHD.

But let's not mistake flow for hyperfocus. Flow is when we're doing good work, being creative, and being challenged just a little bit to keep us engaged.

Join Dave on this short podcast about what it takes to maximize flow during your work week.

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Want to learn how to work smarter and not harder as an adult with ADHD?

Working smarter involves creating a weekly schedule that works with your ADHD and allows you to have meaningful productivity.

Creating a schedule that allows you to have agency and control over your week allows you to have more fulfillment and can lower your stress when you have ADHD.

Spend a few minutes with Dave as he discusses the basic framework for reworking your weekly schedule as a busy adult with ADHD.

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Many adults with ADHD struggle with perfectionism. And that's the topic of this week's podcast.

How do we thrive as adults with ADHD without letting perfectionism get in our way?

Let's discuss the dilemma of perfectionism and adult ADHD.

Dr. Tara Cousineau is the guest on this episode of Overcoming Distractions and author of the book The Perfectionist’s Dilemma. She is also the author of the “Kindness Cure” and has joined us on the podcast several times.

Trained at Harvard Medical School, she’s a part-time staff psychologist at Harvard University’s Counseling and Mental Health Service.

Dr. Cousineau describes herself as a recovering perfectionist, and because of that, she discusses why she decided to write The Perfectionist’s Dilemma.

Dr. Cousineau gives us a basic definition of what she feels perfectionism is.

Dave and Dr. Cousineau discuss how we can find more balance, peace and joy by tackling perfectionism. And how we can cultivate a better relationship with ourselves.

Dr. Cousineau also discusses the following with Dave.

• Where is perfectionism rooted? Is it a fear of judgment, etc…? People pleasing?
• Are we born as perfectionists, or is this learned behavior?
• Perfectionism is more than just work. We also see this in social interactions and in other areas of our life.
• Can perfectionism cause anxiety and stress? Can it even lead to burnout?
• Dr. Cousineau walks listeners through a beginning strategy to help minimize the challenges of perfectionism.

Find out more about the Perfectionist Dilemma including valuable resources here. And don't forget to purchase the book!

https://perfectionistsdilemma.com/

The Peaceful Perfectionist (Substack)

https://taracousphd.substack.com/

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Happiness is a big topic, right?

But so many of us have to navigate the ups and downs of ADHD. Demanding careers, habits we wish we could adjust, understanding our own ADHD, and, for some, having to go through burnout.

And one thing is clear, there is no template for digging ourselves out of burnout. Everyone's experience with burnout or major stress requires some different strategies.

Our goal? We just want to be happy. And we want fulfillment in our lives so we can thrive as an adult with ADHD.

Today's guest is Cat Duvall.

Cat Duval is the founder of Nine Lives Yoga and Morning Ritual Club, where she’s guided over 25,000 clients across 11 countries. Through her 4 Pillars of Happiness framework—Peace, Purpose, Power, and Play—Cat helps people transform burnout into balanced, joyful living. Her journey with burnout inspired her mission to create accessible, ADHD-friendly routines that prioritize well-being and personal growth.

Cat discusses her four pillars of happiness with Dave. They include.

Peace

Power

Purpose

Play

Cat also gives actionable advice for adults with ADHD who are struggling to navigate the ups and downs of burnout.

Find Cat’s resources here.

https://yes.catduval.co.uk/ to download free Future You meditation

https://www.catduval.co.uk/burnout/ to read action steps to overcome the 12 stages of burnout.

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