Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

The Inbox Zero philosophy was lovingly crafted by a guy named Merlin Mann. This was back in the day when he believed in it more than he does now, but for those of us struggling with email overload, the concept is crucial. Finding a process that enables you to get your work done effectively and efficiently often comes down to limiting the distractions and noise of your inboxes. From email to voicemail to Facebook and Twitter, these distractions get in the way of working, processing, and delivering results. This week on the show, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer talk about "The Toolbox," and how important it can be to separate your inbox from the place where you organize the work to be done!

Even if you know exactly what you need to do, and when you need to do it, getting it done can be a minefield of buzzes, bells, and rings — distractions that keep us from truly achieving our goals. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright take on distractions, and share tips and tools for making sure you own every single minute of your productivity!

If you tend toward ADHD, then you know how challenging it can be to keep yourself on task when important deadlines loom. Whether you’re struggling with time management or attention, having a clear understanding of how to prioritize work to be done can be crucial in helping you overcome barriers to getting things done. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer a framework for setting priorities that help you to better understand the impact of your work on yourself and others!

Scared of technology? Don’t sweat it — you’re not alone. The massive growth of personal devices and crazy new interfaces has made getting over that fear even harder over last decade, and that means it’s getting in the way of us being able to get things done. This week on the show, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer share some thoughts about how we make ourselves scared of technology, and how we can approach new tech with an eye on productivity — and move the fear aside!

We humans are desperately communal. Whether you call yourself an introvert or extrovert, as a species, we work better when we work together — it’s how we’re wired. That’s why it’s so important to be open to outside support when you are working to achieve an audacious new goal. This week on the show, [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/tcorganizing>Nikki Kinzer and

It’s resolution season! And whether you jump into the fray and build a plan for your future this time of year or not, we’re going to take the opportunity to talk about what it means to change. This conversation is inspired by an article in Change Leader’s Network by Dean Anderson and Linda Ackerman Anderson (changeleadersnetwork.com/free-resourc…rd-to-manage), and while the original piece is focused on organizational transformation, the lessons are important for us individually, too. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright share their thoughts on change, learning, and transformation as we get ready for a great 2014!

We’re getting ready for a great 2014 here at Taking Control, and we’re celebrating by giving you a tool to help you focus your vision and attention on your organizing projects. The TCO Project Planner has been a staple of our eBook, and now it’s time to put it to you for all your organizing resolutions! This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about the excitement around resolutions, planning your projects, and new courses for the New Year!

A little something different this week on Taking Control. As commerce slows down and we take time to reflect, we share thoughts from Deepak Chopra from his book, “The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success.” It’s a powerful read and one we encourage you to pick up. For now, we offer ideas for creating a spirit of giving around you.

Do you feel like your holiday tasks are all in order and under control? No? Don't worry! You're not alone! That's why we've put together a handy holiday organizing checklist to help you get a good head start on all you need to accomplish for busy holiday of guests. Take a listen to the show this week, then head to the downloads area to grab the checklist for yourself. This week, [Nikki Kinzer](https://twitter.com/tcorganizing) and [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) help you put structure to your holiday organizing starting now!

Do you remember, back in grade school, the frustration you would feel when you would ask your teachers, “when am I ever going to use this?” Their answers were never satisfying, because you didn’t care. You didn’t want to do it, no matter what they had to say. Well, people, here’s the thing: Sorting is like grade school math. You’ll hate learning how to do it, because you’ll want so badly to move on to bigger and better things. And still, you’ll notice that sorting is a common theme here on Taking Control. That’s because the simple truth is that sorting is the most important foundational skill you can develop in your efforts to become a better organizer, and take control of your space and time. When you sort, you are exercising so many different muscles; time management, decision making, motivation and focus, all things that serve and support you in the whole organizing process. Today on Taking Control, [Nikki Kinzer](https://twitter.com/tcorganizing) and [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) share three facts about the sorting process to help you navigate the changes to come this holiday season.