Why Your Routines Don't Stick

Описание: Did you set an intention for a routine in 2026, but are struggling now that the initial sparkle has worn off? ADHD brains prioritize novelty and stimulation. In this episode learn how to resparklize your routines so they work for your brain!

PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week!

Highlight Reel:
1:07 Celebration (Wedding Dress Shopping)
2:20 What Did Patty Buy this Week?
2:38 Product of the Week!
5:31 ADHD-Friendly Tip (Good Hair Day)
7:35 Topic: Why Your Routines Don't Stick
8:40 Our ADHD Brains crave Novelty and Stimulation
9:52 Routines are Essential!
10:14 Routines conserve energy & reduce decision fatigue
10:38 Support Time Management and ease Transitions
11:05 Ease stress through predictability
11:27 Build Self-Efficacy
11:57 ADHD-Brains rely on conscious effort in our Routines
13:13 Dopamine Dysregulation
14:10 Executive Function Weakness
14:41 Time Blindness
15:35 Boredom
16:14 Some ADHD-Friendly Ways to Make Routines Stick
16:44 #1: Rewards, Rewards, Rewards
17:51 #2: Externalize Prompts
18:12 #3: Add Plan B
19:04 #4: Piggyback on Existing Routine
19:55 #5: Use Accountability
21:31 Patty's Bookshelf
22:44 Quote of the Week!

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