Adhd Strategies Flashcards
What is time blindness?
Difficulty perceiving time, leading to missed deadlines, late payments, or impulsive choices.
What is object permanence in ADHD?
If something is out of sight (like a bill or account), it can be forgotten completely.
Why is budgeting hard for ADHD brains?
Rigid systems collapse under executive dysfunction, and unpredictability frustrates planning.
What is task paralysis?
The brain’s freeze response to overwhelm, especially with vague or open-ended tasks.
Why do ADHDers often avoid money?
Shame, complexity, and ‘black-and-white’ thinking (all in or all out) make it emotionally loaded.
What’s a ‘second brain’?
An external system (like Notion or Taskade) to store ideas, reminders, and priorities.
Why use recurring task systems?
So you don’t rely on memory to remember cyclical responsibilities (e.g. check account, pay quarterly taxes).
What is mental energy zoning?
Matching tasks to your current energy level (creative vs. admin vs. social).
What is a ‘staging’ area in a system?
A central inbox to collect thoughts, receipts, and tasks before organizing.
What is a weekly reset or review?
A short ritual to clean up finances, check progress, and prep for the week.
How can spaced repetition help ADHD memory?
Reinforces learning over time using intentional review intervals (e.g. flashcards, reminders).
Why are checklists ADHD-friendly?
They reduce working memory load and create dopamine hits with each item checked off.
What’s the value of scripting routine decisions?
It turns uncertainty into repeatable steps (e.g. ‘Every Friday I review 3 accounts’).
What is voice memo journaling?
Speaking thoughts out loud when typing feels like a barrier—easier entry point for reflection.
What does ‘if/then automation’ mean?
Creating rules like: ‘If rent is due on the 1st, then I get a reminder on the 28th.’
What is a ‘money date’?
A regular, low-pressure time to review finances, preferably paired with something enjoyable.
What is habit stacking?
Linking a financial habit to an existing one (e.g. ‘After coffee, I check my spending app’).
Why are small wins important for ADHD motivation?
They provide frequent dopamine hits and reduce the risk of quitting due to overwhelm.
What is calendar anchoring?
Tying financial actions to calendar dates/events to make them more tangible.
What is a friction-reduction strategy?
Making tasks easier to start by removing obstacles (e.g. one-click links, pre-filled forms).
What is RSD (Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria)?
An intense emotional reaction to perceived criticism or failure—common in ADHD.
Why is emotional regulation key in financial planning?
Because shame and fear can block logical decision-making or follow-through.
What’s a good script when stuck?
‘What’s the smallest version of this I can do right now?’
How do body-doubling sessions help?
Working alongside someone (even virtually) increases focus and accountability.
