In this episode of The Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Jeanene shares productivity tips tailored for neurodivergent therapists navigating the complexities of running a private practice. Jeanene, who is neurodivergent herself, emphasizes leveraging unique strengths like creativity, empathy, and big-picture thinking while addressing common challenges such as scheduling, admin tasks, and time management. She encourages therapists to experiment with strategies, adjust systems when needed, and practice self-compassion.

“Remember the ND brain loves affirmation. Now I encourage you to experiment and adjust. Not every system or strategy will work for you, and that's okay. The key is to keep experimenting until you find what feels natural and sustainable. And for many neurodivergent people, something works great until it doesn't. I find this especially true as an ADHDer, or offer yourself some kindness and flexibility. When this occurs, you just need to find a new system, and you already have the skills for doing that. So instead of feeling shame that it's no longer working, put that energy into finding the next best thing.”

Key takeaways include:

***Embrace Strengths: Recognize the value of neurodivergent traits like empathy and intuition to build a thriving practice

***Flexible Goal Setting: Experiment with a variety of strategies to find what works for you

***External Structures: Leverage digital tools

***Time and Energy Management: Honor energy patterns

***Environment Optimization: Create organized workspaces that suit your needs

***Wellness Matters: Prioritize your own needs

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