199 Understanding Executive Functions - Problem Solving

I Have ADHD Podcast

Kristen Carder

Self-improvement, Health & Fitness, Education, Mental Health

4.8 • 2.8K Ratings

🗓️ 21 February 2023

⏱️ 29 minutes

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Summary

Part 4 in the Executive Function Series is here, and I’m focusing on problem solving. This includes “fun” elements like planning, organizing and prioritizing that many ADHDers struggle with.

The truth is, while those of us with ADHD may be good at solving big, complex problems, facing the breakdown of smaller situations can be a real challenge. In Episode 199, I share info from articles, books, and direct feedback from people in my group coaching program to help you understand why problem solving is so hard and what we can do to tackle it head-on.

Problem solving shouldn’t be scary. It’s supposed to manifest like mental play, or a game of chess, with our brains simulating multiple scenarios with choices and actions and helping us decide the best course of action.

Listen in on my basic tips for approaching and solving a problem, and don’t forget to check out my FOCUSED group coaching program to receive tools to keep you on track with accomplishing your goals.

Here is the article I mentioned in this episode.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the I-H have ADHD podcast where it's all about education, encouragement and
0:11.1	coaching for adults with ADHD.
0:14.0	I'm your host Kristen Carter and I have ADHD.
0:18.0	Let's chat about the frustrations, humor, and challenges of adulting, relationships, working, and achieving with this neurodevelopmental disorder.
0:27.0	I'll help you understand your unique brain, unlock your potential, and move from point A to point B.
0:34.0	Hey what's up, this is Kristen Carter and you're listening to the I have it
0:41.6	HD Podcast episode number 199. I am medicated, I am
0:46.1	caffeinated and I am ready to roll. I just said the words, episode 199 didn't I? Oh my gosh. Can I just like sneak
0:56.9	past that without making it a big deal? Not sure about that. I am a a shock 100% like falling over at the fact that I have effectively released nearly 200 episodes.
1:10.0	Wilds, but we're not there yet, so let's move on. How are you? How are you? How are you my
1:16.3	listener? I am so glad that you are here. I am grateful that you decided to
1:20.9	press play on this podcast. I know there's a million
1:23.8	podcast actually I think there's more than a million fighting for your time and
1:27.8	attention and I am so glad to have you here. I procrastinated as per usual and so I'm getting this
1:36.3	podcast in a right before my Thursday deadline. This series has proven to be quite difficult for me.
1:45.0	It's hard, but I am persistent, y'all.
1:49.0	Persistent AF.
1:50.0	And so here I am with another episode in our series on executive functions.
1:55.0	Today we're going to talk about the skill set of problem solving
2:00.0	and this includes things like planning, organizing, and prioritizing.
2:05.0	And it's a whole thing for us.
2:10.0	But before we get rolling, I want to read for you a beautiful podcast review that
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