ADHD and Consistency - Why is it so difficult?

Why You Can't Stay Consistent (And What Actually Works Instead)

"I'll start on Monday." "This time will be different." Sound familiar?

If you can't seem to stick with anything—even things you genuinely care about—you're in the right place. Consistency is the struggle I hear about most, and it's not because you're lazy.

What You'll Discover:

• [00:09] Why consistency feels impossible with ADHD (it's neuroscience)
• [06:23] Strategies that actually work
• [13:17] Habit stacking for ADHD brains
• [15:15] Does medication help with consistency?
• [18:38] The "Give yourself an A" strategy
• [25:19] From "I'm so inconsistent" to "I work in bursts of focused energy"

Consistency with ADHD doesn't look like showing up the same way every day. It looks like understanding your brain, your needs and being strategic about your energy.

Full Notes and Research Links: https://lightbulbadhd.com/podcast-archives/adhd-consistency-strategies/

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