Ep 167: But I Don't Want To! The Emotions Behind Procrastination

Welcome to Episode 167 of Parenting With Impact with Elaine Taylor-Klaus and Diane Dempster! This week’s guest is Dani Donovan, an entrepreneur and author basing her work around self-help, ADHD treament, and anti-procrastination strategies.
Dani Donovan is a purpose-driven creator and the founder/CEO of The Anti-Boring Project. Her unorthodox self-help book “The Anti-Planner: How to Get Sh*t Done When You Don’t Feel Like It” offers procrastinators innovative strategies, activities, and games to understand their emotions and overcome productivity roadblocks.
Dani’s work empowers individuals with ADHD understand themselves, feel a sense of belonging, and better explain their struggles to loved ones. Her relatable webcomics, viral TikToks, and closing keynote at the 2021 International ADHD Conference have established her as a prominent voice in the mental health community.
Dani has been featured in publications like The New York Times, The Washington Post, BBC News, and The Guardian. Her efforts have encouraged thousands to seek diagnosis and treatment. Check out her work at ADHDDD.com and anti-planner.com!
Listen to this Parenting With Impact episode with Dani Donovan about procrastination and emotion.
What To Expect This Week:
-Learning about the effectiveness of personalized learning strategies, such as using art, highlighting the significance of tailoring educational approaches to individual interests and needs.
-The Feelings-Based Productivity Approach advocated by Dani organizes productivity tools based on emotional states. This approach addresses how individuals feel, ultimately boosting productivity by acknowledging and working with their emotions.
The importance of collaborative communication and incorporating humor to navigate the challenges of ADHD. Effective communication and a light-hearted approach can make dealing with ADHD-related difficulties more manageable.
Related Links:
How to Respond When Your Kid Says Everything is Boring: impactparents....
Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids and Teens: impactparents....
The Anti Boring Project: www.antiboring...
ADHD Conference: chadd.org/conf...
The Anti-Planner: www.amazon.com...
Other Helpful Links:
-Motivation Guide: bit.ly/MotivationGuideIP
-Parenting is Leadership Guide: bit.ly/BringLeadershipHome
-Stopping Meltdowns Guide: bit.ly/StopMeltdowns
Connect with Dani:
Website: www.anti-planner.com
Website: adhddd.com/
Twitter: x.com/danidonovan
TikTok: / danidonovan
Instagram: / danidonovan
Patreon: patreon.com/danidonovan
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