How to Complete a Project
A podcast for people with ADHD who struggle with the last parts.
Feeling productive and balanced
September 1, 2021 • 8 MIN
We talked about the good and bad feelings that come from a well managed or mismanaged project. Now, let’s talk about how you should feel after completion. A little relief, some pride, and like you could do it again but you don’t need to - these are normal feelings at the end of a project.
Reset Phase - What to toss, what to save
August 25, 2021 • 2 MIN
Figuring out what to keep and what to toss from a project needs to come at the end of every project.
Reset Phase - Honor your work and your workspace
August 18, 2021 • 1 MIN
It’s not about cleaning, it’s about honoring your space.
Completion Phase - Wrap, hang, present
August 11, 2021 • 1 MIN
You’ve finished the final details, now it’s time to wrap, hang, or present your newly completed project!
Completion Phase - Details, Finishing
August 4, 2021 • 2 MIN
You’ve met all your milestones and now you have just the last touches to do.
Completion Phase - Your Ultimate Outcome
July 28, 2021 • 1 MIN
You set up the ultimate outcome in the planning phase and now we’re here! Congratulations!
Maintain Phase - The Grind
July 22, 2021 • 3 MIN
Get some motivational posters, folks. You’re in the griiiiiiind!
Maintain Phase - Procrastination
July 15, 2021 • 6 MIN
Procrastination is the worst. Try the Bee Timer Method!
Maintain phase - Time Management
July 13, 2021 • 8 MIN
Planners know how this works - plan the work, work the plan. If you notice a lot of time slipping or recurring procrastination, the Bee Timer Method can help.
Maintain Phase - Problem Solving
July 8, 2021 • 3 MIN
Types of common problems that can derail your project include missing pieces, an oopsie, or it turns out you don’t like how it’s turning out. In this episode we explore problem solving methods.
Starting - Your First Hurdle
July 5, 2021 • 4 MIN
The best projects have hurdles, they are to be expected. Tips to get over it.
Starting - The First Milestone
July 2, 2021 • 3 MIN
Milestones are something to be celebrated! They mean you HAVE made progress!
Planning - Measure & Track
July 1, 2021 • 9 MIN
In this episode we explore how to identify markers to measure and track progress.
Starting - The Steps Breakdown
June 29, 2021 • 2 MIN
In this episode we explore the steps in a project, and what it means to get started.
Planning - Creating a Budget
June 25, 2021 • 7 MIN
Not all projects need a budget, but it’s good to take a few moments and visualize the project in entirety to identify anything you may be missing.
Planning phase - Creating a Timeline
June 22, 2021 • 6 MIN
Project managers looooooove this step. Creating a timeline is the meat and potatoes of planning.
Planning - How to Prioritize
June 21, 2021 • 8 MIN
I want to do all the things, and I want to do all the things now. The problem with that is, aside from being impossible, you can’t show up for yourself or these projects in the way you really want to if you are stretched too thin. Prioritizing allows you to pick the most important/urgent focus and complete it first, not just the most fun in the moment.
Feeling the Parts of a Project
June 18, 2021 • 5 MIN
Today we’re talking about the emotional roller coaster of a really great project. What feelings come up in different stages, and what you can do to get unstuck and move on with your life.
The Good Feelings from a Well-Managed Project
June 17, 2021 • 7 MIN
Today we are talking about all the good feeling that come with a well-managed project, especially when there were significant hurdles. If you’re struggling, remember just show up, use a timer, and reach out for help when you need it.
Overwhelm and Icky Feelings
June 15, 2021 • 12 MIN
Icky feelings, like overwhelm, can come from having a mismanaged project, or a project that is taking over your life. In this episode, we talk about some tell-tale signs that come with an incomplete project.