All in ADHD Entrepreneur
Here’s the truth: traditional resolutions fail for almost everyone, but they especially don’t work for individuals with ADHD. Our brains are wired differently, and sticking to rigid goals without flexibility or immediate rewards is a recipe for burnout. But there’s a better way to inspire change and make progress on the things that matter most. So, I hope you decide to ditch the New Year Resolutions and switch it up if you have things you’d like to work on in the coming year!
Budgeting doesn’t have to suck, I promise. It’s all about flipping the narrative and finding an approach that matches your unique brain and lifestyle. If you’ve been struggling, know that you’re not alone—and there’s a way to make this work for you.
If you know and love someone with ADHD and are stumped about what to get them, you are in the right place. This is especially true if you are also an amazing ADHDer and are in analysis paralysis about what to get them because you want it to be thoughtful and useful. I’ve got some ideas based on things I love and use regularly, so there are ideas here for ADHD entrepreneurs as well!
With ADHD in the mix, a scarcity mindset can hit even harder. Why?: Our ADHD brains can amplify feelings of anxiety, impulsivity, and urgency. If you’re always worried about not having enough, that can translate to impulsive spending (when you have money), avoidance of big opportunities, or holding back on investing in yourself or your business. You might feel like you can’t afford to spend on help, education, or tools that could actually propel you forward, which can keep you stuck in a frustrating loop of doing everything yourself and never quite hitting your potential.
Each step is designed to give you the stability and structure needed to manage your business finances without feeling overwhelmed. You don’t have to tackle everything at once—pick one step and make it part of your routine, then move on to the next. ADHD entrepreneurs can thrive financially; it just takes a bit of planning and consistency to get there.
Running a service-based business with ADHD can feel like a rollercoaster (said by a fellow ADHD entrepreneur who has been there). Between getting distracted by new ideas and managing the day-to-day grind, figuring out how to bring in (and keep) clients can sometimes feel overwhelming. The key is making the process as ADHD-friendly as possible and finding what works for you. Think simple steps, repeatable strategies, and a focus on building lasting relationships.
