All in Build Your Dream Business
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.
For us, work-life balance is more about flexibility, adaptability, and being kind to ourselves when things don't go exactly as planned. It can often involve lowering our expectations of ourselves, which is easier said than done, but I encourage you to look for areas in your business and life that you can give yourself a little more grace in.
Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: can we create routines as ADHD entrepreneurs? Or are we setting ourselves up for failure by setting the expectation that we need to have a rigid routine? I think the answer is somewhere in the middle. I can’t think of a catchy name for it right now, so for now, let’s call it routine-ish! 😆 Having a rough outline of a routine but allowing ourselves flexibility is where I find the sweet spot. So how can you find yours?
Getting stuck in distraction mode can happen for a variety of reasons. For me, currently, I’ve been sitting for too long and playing post-vacation catch-up, so as soon as I’m done with this, I’m rewarding myself with a chapter or two of my current book. So there’s my first tip, wrapped up in what I’m applying personally!
What can we do to help keep ourselves moving forward in our businesses and lives? There is no magic bullet, but I’m here to share some things that help me grow my financial coaching business and help my fellow ADHD entrepreneurs gain confidence with their business and personal finances! 🤑
Running a business can be a wild rollercoaster ride, especially when you’ve got ADHD. We’re natural-born idea generators and risk-takers, which are great for running a business, but managing the financial side of things can feel like a daunting task. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by invoices, taxes, or if the thought of tracking your expenses has you in avoidance mode, you’re not alone.
