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Ep #06: Beyond To-Do Lists – How to Be More Productive With ADHD from Erik Fisher

  1. Ep #06: Beyond To-Do Lists - How to Be More Productive With ADHD from Erik Fisher Beate Chelette 32:49

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Learn how to handle distractions and keep your brain focused. Learn practical strategies from Erik Fisher on how to be more productive with ADHD.

Let’s talk ADHD, specifically about the clash between ADHD and true productivity. In this episode of the Business Growth Architect Show we brought in productivity expert and Podcast host of the Beyond-To-Do List Erik Fisher. As someone who manages living with ADHD we are bringing you practical strategies and actionable advice, how you can optimize your productivity to achieve more.

We start with Erik Fisher sharing his insights on the foundational elements of productivity. He emphasizes the importance of establishing clear boundaries and setting realistic expectations, both with yourself and with others. By defining priorities and allocating time effectively, you can create a framework for productivity that allows you to thrive and get more done.

Erik breaks down the specifics of effective time management, highlighting the importance of scheduling and task organization. He introduces his concept of “doing the homework,” which involves dedicating focused time to complete essential tasks and tackle to-do lists efficiently. By compartmentalizing tasks and scheduling dedicated time blocks, you can ensure that you make progress toward your goals without feeling overwhelmed by the sheer volume of work. For those of us who have ADD or ADHD or find it difficult to focus for prolonged periods of time, this is a game changer.

To avoid overwhelm Erik explains how to break down tasks into smaller, more manageable components. By treating each component as a separate project and moving forward incrementally, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed and maintain momentum toward achieving your objectives.

Next we move to finding a balance between structure and flexibility. Erik emphasizes the importance of establishing a solid foundation of a solid structure while still allowing room for creativity and intuition to flourish. By scheduling focused work periods and incorporating tools like Slack, and  Brain FM to enhance concentration, you can create an environment conducive to productivity while still maintaining flexibility in your approach.

Erik closes our conversation by emphasizing that productivity is within reach for everyone and encourages you to believe in yourself and your ability to achieve your goals.

Please share this episode with anyone who deals with focus issues, ADD or ADHD and make sure to check out Erik’s website at Beyond the To-Do List  and on his YouTube Channel with your friends, Family, and colleagues. Help spread the word and empower your friends with the knowledge and inspiration shared about an issue many of us deal with daily.

Connect with Erick Fisher on Twitter and Instagram for more insights and tips on mastering productivity. Follow him at @erikjfisher on T

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Beate Chelette The Growth Architect

Beate Chelette is the Growth Architect® and Founder of The Women’s Code® ​and provides visionaries and leaders with proven strategies, blueprints and growth maps that provide clear steps to improve business systems, strengthen leadership skills and teams so that our clients and audiences can maximize profits and scale their impact.

Beate is known as a straight shooter and her ability to inspire, empower and overcome adversity. Her super skill is working with unique personalities and big thinkers and building executable systems.

A first-generation immigrant who found herself $135,000 in debt as a single parent Beate bootstrapped her passion for photography into a global business that licensed content into 79 countries. She exited in a multimillion-dollar deal when she sold the company to Bill Gates.

She is the Podcast host of The Business Growth Architect Show and listed amongst the “Top 100 Global Thought Leaders” by PeopleHum and “One of 50 Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs” by HuffPost.

Recent clients include Amazon, Reckitt (the maker of Lysol), Chevron, Merck, Johnson & Johnson, the Women’s Legislative Caucus of California Cal State University Dominguez Hills, Shelter Inc., Mental Health First Aid and thousands of small businesses.

Beate is the author of the #1 International Award-Winning Amazon Bestseller “Happy Woman Happy World – How to Go from Overwhelmed to Awesome”–a book that corporate trainer and best-selling author Brian Tracy calls “a handbook for every woman who wants health, success and a fulfilling career.”