All tagged ADHD and Money
ADHD entrepreneurs often struggle with perfectionism and the all-or-nothing mindset. Here’s how it’s holding you back financially, and what to do about it.
Our ADHD brains love novelty, quick rewards and dopamine, which can make resisting impulse purchases tough. Whether it’s a new gadget, an online course, or buying all the things for your latest hyper-fixation, those expenses add up fast.
Discover 13 ADHD-friendly money management tips. Simple steps to budget, save, and reduce stress. Find what works for your brain to help you make changes with your money!
Emergency funds aren’t about perfection; they’re about peace of mind. When life throws you a curveball (and it will), having even a small cushion reduces stress, decision paralysis, and that horrible cycle of scrambling or borrowing.
Most importantly: saving isn’t about depriving yourself. It’s about giving your future self choices, safety, and freedom. And the good news? With the right system, your ADHD brain can find saving just as rewarding, if not more than spending!
If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll deal with my finances later,” and then felt crushed by money stress, you’re not alone. I see you, and you don’t have to have it all figured out right now. You also don’t have to have all the answers, because there is help out there (like me, hey 👋).
I know how frustrating it can feel when you want to be on top of your bills, but ADHD keeps tripping you up. Maybe you’ve missed payments even though you had the money. Maybe you’ve racked up late fees or had utilities shut off before. That doesn’t make you irresponsible. It makes you human, with a brain that needs support, not shame.
