Welcome back to The Driven Woman Entrepreneur podcast! I’m your host, Diann Wingert, and today we're diving into a topic that's crucial for many of us: managing boredom as an entrepreneur with ADHD.

While ADHD fuels creativity and innovation, it also means a low threshold for mundane tasks, making boredom a significant challenge.

In this solo episode, I'll break down the neurological factors behind ADHD-related boredom, delve into its connection with dopamine dysregulation and underarousal, and share actionable strategies to navigate these obstacles.

You may have all the creativity, high energy and innovative ideas on the planet, but if you haven’t learned how to master the mundane, your business is at risk.

From embracing structured flexibility to leveraging hyperfocus and creating stimulating work environments, I'll provide you with practical insights and client case studies to help you maintain productivity and safeguard your business.

🚀Listen for these boredom busters:

1. **Structured Flexibility:** How blending spontaneity with a dash of routine can be your secret weapon.

2. **Hyperfocus Hacks:** Turn this potential nemesis into your biggest ally with targeted sprints.

3. **Smart Delegation:** How to pinpoint your strengths and offload the mundane tasks.

4. **Diverse Project Engagement:** Keep your entrepreneurial journey exciting without spreading yourself too thin.

5. **Mindful Work Environment:** Create a stimulating yet uncluttered space to enhance creativity and productivity.

Mentioned in the episode:

Meditation & Mindfulness for the Busy Brain with Jude Star

🤩 Fun Fact from the Episode:

Hear how my client Sophie, a jewelry artisan turned her chaotic studio into an organized and productive work environment.

The transformation not only boosted Sophie's productivity, creativity and helped her streamline all areas of her business.

Seriously, who knew cleaning up could feel so good?

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I bet you know someone else who’s dealing with this too. Be a pal and share the episode. Here’s a link to make it easy: https://kite.link/managing-boredom-the-adhd-entrepreneurs-nemesis

If you are struggling with the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, especially getting through times of boredom without going completely off course, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

Don’t forget to subscribe or follow, so you won’t miss any of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series. My interview with Cathy Rashidian on “Decision Making: Beyond Impulsivity and Overthinking” is next week.

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD series on the podcast.

This week, I’m joined by my good friend, Dave Greenwood, a professional writer, author of two bestselling books on ADHD, podcaster, and consultant on burnout in the workplace.

In this conversation, Dave and I candidly share our own experiences as well as what we have learned from coaching other entrepreneurs with ADHD.

Here are some of the highlights:

- Understanding the critical differences between stress and burnout.

- Strategies to avoid overcommitment and prioritize what truly matters.

- Essential self-care practices every entrepreneur with ADHD can practice.

- How systemic changes can reclaim your sense of clarity and control.

- Practical advice on balancing personal and business responsibilities

Mic drop moment:

“If you live in response mode day after day, week after week, year after year, you will not only burn out, you will also run your business into the ground.” Dave Greenwood

Mentioned in this episode:

Cait Donovan: keynote speaker on burnout

Dave’s books: Overcoming Distractions and Overcoming Burnout

Dave’s YouTube channel

I have had the pleasure of being a guest on Dave’s podcast, Overcoming Distractions several times. Here are a few of my favorites:

• Radical Self Acceptance with ADHD, Part 1
• Radical Self Acceptance with ADHD, Part 2
• How to Communicate Your Needs at Work Without Mentioning ADHD
• Relating to the Four Tendencies as an Adult with ADHD, Part 1
• Relating to the Four Tendencies as an Adult with ADHD, Part 2
• Overcoming Shame as an Adult with ADHD
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Please share this episode with your entrepreneurial friends with ADHD traits who talk about feeling burned out. Here's a link to make it easy: https://bit.ly/episode-blog-214

If this conversation helped you recognize that you need to make some changes in your business and life so you can not only avoid burnout, but make your business more simple, streamlined and profitable, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.

And if you want to chat with Dave about working with him, click here to

Welcome to the fourth episode of the Entrepreneurs with ADHD Series! In a world that often perceives ADHD solely through the lens of deficits and challenges, it's time to embrace a new perspective.

In this solo episode, I will examine seven of the most common symptoms of ADHD, as listed in the DSM V (the current edition of the psychiatric manual) and then use examples of clients, friends, and family members, as well as myself, to change the story from limitation to advantage.

Here are 5 key takeaways you can expect from this uplifting episode:

• Identify with individuals who have ADHD and excel at juggling diverse tasks with ease, turning distractibility into adaptability and spontaneity.
• Discover how ADHD forgetfulness can be a source of mindfulness and can lead to more honest and authentic relationships
• Recognize impulsivity as the source of spontaneity and adaptability, essential traits for navigating the uncertain waters of entrepreneurship.
• Find out how restlessness can be a reflection of curiosity and a thirst for exploration, driving individuals with ADHD towards exciting adventures and novel experiences.
• Embrace inattentiveness as a gateway to creativity and original thinking, paving the way for innovative artistic endeavors and bold experimentation.

Mentioned in this episode:

Episode # 206_Meditation and Mindfulness for Busy Brains with Jude Star

Episode # How to Deal with Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt (FUD)

Loved this episode? Word of mouth is still the very best way to help this podcast grow, so please share it with a newly diagnosed friend or one who has yet to see their ADHD traits as strengths. Here’s a link to make it easy: https://kite.link/transforming-your-adhd-symptoms-into-strengths

If you’re ready to make your business more ADHD-friendly, especially if you struggle to see your ADHD traits as strengths, book a free consultation here. Let’s talk about how I can help.