Listen, if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that managing ADHD while running a business is not for the faint of heart. (Think: trying to focus while a squirrel does cartwheels in your brain.)

Today we’re tackling the beautiful chaos of ADHD and how to work with it instead of fighting against it. This episode has it all — real-life tips you can put into practice today, personal stories (obviously), so many tangents I lost count, and even a blooper reel at the end. And since this one is for my fellow squirrels, I swore I’d keep it short — spoiler: I absolutely did not.

TOPICS & TANGENTS

— Why my brain feels like a squirrel on an espresso bender

— Tiny Tasks 'Til 10: The method that keeps me sane

— Why my phone’s always “in a ditch” (and yours should be too)

— Sticky notes, color-coded calendars, and other ADHD-friendly hacks

— What not to do when managing ADHD

— A Canadian iPhone saga — yes, it’s relevant (kinda)

— The one productivity trick you’ve probably never tried: working with your shoes on

— Plus, a whole lot more squirrel-friendly advice

POINT OF THE STORY

ADHD can make life and business chaotic, but with the right strategies (and a little grace), you can make it your secret weapon.

GIVEAWAYS

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Love you, mean it. 🖤

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OTHER LINKS

— Follow Aspyn Ovard on Youtube

— The IG post that inspired this episode

— Squirrel glass from Anthropologie

— Vintage Retriever (store where I get my notepads)

— Fran’s Thread on ADHD tips

— Toggl

— Boutique Lawyer’s Legalzine

— Toby (tab management tool for your browser)

— Google Calendar

— Blog post: Every Tool I Use To Run My Freelance Copywriting Business

— Blog post: How I Manage ADHD As A Business Owner

This episode was edited by Adrienne Cruz.

TIMESTAMPS

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