Squirrel’s Guide To Business: Tips For Working With ADHD
Point Of The Story
Phone-in-a-ditch: removing distractions
Sarah details her 'phone in a ditch' method, work modes, and why limiting phone access improves focus.
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.
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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)
— 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
00:00 Intro 01:41 My Experience with ADHD 06:36 BTL-isms for ADHD 15:03 The Time I Lost My iPhone in Canada 18:52 Daily Life Tips 28:44 Business Tips 43:59 Tech Tools 53:47 ADHD Hacks (What Keeps Me Sane) 58:25 "Rapid-Fire" Reminders 01:05:47 Point of the Story 01:07:32 Unhinged Blooper Reel
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