Dec 1, 2025
What if productivity wasn’t just about doing more, but about intentionally doing less of the wrong things?
In this short episode, Dave breaks down one of the most overlooked tools for high-performing professionals with ADHD: the Not-To-Do List. If your days feel packed, your energy feels scattered, and your focus feels constantly under attack, this episode will help you reclaim control by eliminating what no longer serves you.
You’ll learn how subtracting the right things can create more clarity, momentum, and ease, without adding more pressure to your already full plate.
In this episode of Overcoming Distractions, you’ll learn:
- How to identify your biggest energy drainers and distractions
- The five core categories of a powerful Not-To-Do List
- What tasks you should stop doing, automate, or delegate immediately
- How poor boundaries quietly sabotage focus and performance
- A simple weekly review practice to refine your list
- How pairing a Not-To-Do List with your To-Do List creates real momentum
This episode is a must-listen if you’re tired of feeling busy but not always productive, and you’re ready to protect your time, energy, and attention with intention.
**Do you want to work with Dave one-on-one? Go to www.overcomingdistractions.com and book an introductory Zoom chat. Or go directly to Dave’s calendar; https://calendly.com/davidgreenwood1/15min