# Self-Compassion as an Advantage: Prioritizing and Setting Boundaries with Alexis Haselberger Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rebel-momma-pod-743514/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-haselberger Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/rebel-momma-pod-743514/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-haselberger.md Podcast: [Rebel Momma Pod](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rebel-momma-pod-743514) Published: 2025-12-16T04:18:00+00:00 Episode link: https://adultingwithadhd.libsyn.com/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-hasselberger Audio file: https://pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/adultingwithadhd/Alexis-for-upload.mp3?dest-id=5066215 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rebel-momma-pod-743514/episodes/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-haselberger Duration seconds: 848 ## Resource In this episode, host Sarah is joined by Alexis Haselberger , a time management, productivity, and leadership coach. Alexis, who was diagnosed with ADHD through her work with clients, shares her journey from the high-pressure world of Silicon Valley startups to becoming a coach focused on sustainable success. The conversation explores crucial strategies for adults with ADHD, particularly in high-pressure environments, focusing on the power of self-compassion. Alexis discusses: Reframing Self-Criticism: Why kindness and celebrating small wins (even just putting on your shoes!) are essential for motivation, contrasting with the common belief that being harsh leads to improvement. Practical Workplace Boundaries: Implementing communication boundaries, like turning off notifications and using "away" messages, to protect mental health and maintain focus. The External Brain: The necessity of a trusted external task system (like alarms and reminders) to manage short-term memory issues and reduce anxiety. The Myth of "Doing It All": How accepting that you cannot "do it all" gives you agency over your life and time, making life about intentional trade-offs and effective prioritization rather than endless overwork. Tune in to learn how to leverage self-compassion to increase productivity and gain a sense of control over your life. 🔗 Resources Mentioned Adulting with ADHD Podcast Archives: patreon.com/adultingwithadhd Sponsor Offer (ADHD Online Assessment): Visit ADHDOnline.com and use promo code ADULTINGADHD40 to save $40. 🔗 Connect with Alexis Haselberger Website: www.alexishaselberger.com ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rebel-momma-pod-743514/episodes/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-haselberger/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/rebel-momma-pod-743514/self-compassion-as-an-advantage-prioritizing-and-setting-boundaries-with-alexis-haselberger.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.