Organizing tasks and completing to do lists with ADHD w/ Brooke Schnittman

Mama Knows

Cloud10

Parenting, Kids & Family

5.0 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 April 2024

⏱️ 48 minutes

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I struggle with being productive with my ADHD. Am I alone?Normal tips to be productive and organized just don't work for me and I am beginning to realize that I need to work with my ADHD instead of against it!In comes, Brooke Schnittman, who answers all my questions:1. As someone with adhd I want to better organize my day, but I struggle with traditional to do lists. Why aren’t these traditional ways working for me? What can I do instead to organize my to do list and life? 2. Why are some tasks harder than others for people with adhd? For example: answering emails or texts can be so daunting even though it only takes minutes to answer. How can I make these tasks seem like less of a big deal? 3. What is the ADHD disruption cycle and how can I overcome it? 4. How things can I do routinely to better improve my attention, focus, and momentum?Brooke's book: Activate Your ADHD Potential : for adults with ADHD who are looking to build momentum and stop overwhelm and underwhelm.InstagramWebsiteabout Brooke:Brooke Schnittman MA, PCC, BCC is an esteemed expert in the field of ADHD management and support, renowned for her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals with ADHD to overcome challenges and achieve their full potential. Brooke's personal journey, being diagnosed with ADHD later in life and marrying into a family of ADHDers, has provided her with profound insight and empathy for her clients. In 2002, she embarked on her mission to make a positive impact in the lives of individuals with disabilities. She earned her Bachelor's in Elementary Education from Penn State University and her Master's Degree from New York University, specializing in Students With Disabilities. With over two decades of experience, Brooke has worked closely with thousands of individuals with ADHD, utilizing her comprehensive knowledge and expertise to guide them toward success. ______________________________Did you love this episode? BUY ME A COFFEE for support!Find me on Instagram@balkanina@mamaknowspodcastFind me on TikTokBalkaninaSubscribe to my NewsletterPrivate Facebook Motherhood-Podcast CommunityMama Knows FBDisclaimer: This podcast does not provide any medical advice, it is for informational purposes only! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.5	there's no manual to parenting but this podcast is the next best thing. Thank you so much. I hope that motherhood is treating you
1:25.0	amazing. You're amazing. I love you. Let's dive into this episode.
1:32.3	This one's for my ADHD ladies, moms, women, anyone really that's got ADHD and is
1:40.4	struggling with time management, completing tasks, feeling like tasks are just daunting.
1:46.8	But also, if you don't have ADHD and you feel scatterbrained, this can also help you.
1:56.1	We're going to talk about how to organize your day, how to organize your tasks, how to get yourself a little bit more motivated and your momentum moving. Today I'm talking to Brooke Schmitman who is an
2:07.8	ADHD management and support expert. She founded coaching with Brooke and has a team of people who coach people through ADHD and
2:17.6	she's pretty incredible. I loved this conversation with her so let's dive in.
2:28.0	Hi Brooke, I'm so excited to chat with you. I was just saying like I feel a little bit nervous and anxious to hear what you have to say because I was diagnosed with the ADHD in the last one and a half years and I have done nothing with it. I mean I've been in therapy but I haven't really like done a big deep dive. I know it
2:47.1	affects my life every single day and I read stuff about it all the time but I'm excited to chat about to do lists and
2:55.0	haunting tasks and things that feel really hard for us with ADHD. But before we dive in,
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