172 | May Live Q&A

This week, we bring you a recorded session of a live ADHD Q&A session.  The recording you will hear on this episode is from the May session.   If you are listening to this episode the day it is published, Tuesday, June 13th, you can participate in the June ADHD Q&A session!  It starts at 12:30pm Central. Go to EricTivers.com/events to register.   Ryan McCray joins me on this Q&A.  In this conversation, you will hear Ryan, and I share our thoughts and tips on the questions that were submitted before and during the recording of this episode. Connect with Ryan McCray: Website - TheADHDNerd.com You’ll Learn: [05:14] - We talk about clutter and clutter control.  Ryan talks about decluttering in a neutral state.  I am preparing for a move with my family and having a decluttered space has simplified decisions for me.   [12:07] - We talk about the 5-minute rule and a 60-second clutter clearing exercise. [13:07] - A listener asks a question about academia, graduate school, and self-employment. [19:24] - Ryan talks about decision fatigue after a listener asks about switching between tasks.   [24:11] - A live viewer asks about keeping track of all of your ideas and avoiding forgetting them. [32:08] - Dennis asks about forming boundaries.  We talk about the need to say, “no.” [42:34] - A listener asks a question about shortening conversations and streamlining discussions. I have experienced this issue and share some of the strategies I have implemented. Ryan shares some techniques, as well. [47:10] - Jessica asks for tips on staying positive rather than focusing on past mistakes in work environments that focus on the bad ADHD traits. [55:07] - We talk about using an accountability partner. Use my Audible.com affiliate link for your favorite titles: http://www.audibletrial.com/ADHDreWired ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability Group The 10th season of the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability group starts on August 21st.  The “Still Kinda Early” early registration drive is now open.  If you register during one of the four early registration days, you can save $200! Registration interviews will be held June 15th.  Go to CoachingReWired.com to learn more and schedule your registration interview. Support the podcast on Patreon Patreon allows listeners like you to support content creators like me.  With a monthly contribution, you can get access to different levels of perks.  Learn more at http://patreon.com/adhdrewired ADHD reWired Facebook Group: If you would like to join the ADHD reWired secret Facebook group, go to ADHDreWired.com and fill out an application. Productivity Q&A Get your ADHD questions answered live!  These Q&A sessions take place on the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 12:30pm.  Go to http://erictivers.com/events. ADHD Women’s Palooza If you missed the ADHD Women’s Palooza, you can purchase all 36 sessions (including mine) for only $197! Check it out here: http://www.erictivers.com/palooza Want to be a guest? Hey! What about you?  Do you have a story?  Are you a Coach?  Are you an ADHD Clinician?  If you answered yes to any of these questions and you’d like to be a guest, schedule a pre-interview call here.