Ep 132. Why Habits Feel So Hard with ADHD (and How to Make Them Stick)

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m just not a habit person,” you’re not alone.
A lot of adults with ADHD feel like they can’t stick to habits. But most of the time, it’s not that you can’t build habits — it’s that you’ve been taught to build them in a way that doesn’t work for your brain.

In this episode, I’m talking about:
- Why we tend to start too big
- The “snowball” method that actually works
- Why celebration matters more than you think
- How to restart habits without shame
- The connection between habits and energy management
- Why you should be picky about which habits you build

This is especially important for late-diagnosed women who are already managing a lot of invisible mental load.

Habits aren’t about becoming a different person. They’re about protecting your energy and making life a little easier.

Let me know in the comments: What habit has actually stuck for you?

⏱ Time Stamps:
00:00 – “I’m not a habit person”
00:35 – Why we start too big
01:05 – The plant metaphor
01:45 – Start smaller than you think
02:10 – Build in celebration (yes, even sticker charts)
03:00 – How to restart without giving up
04:05 – Habits and energy management
05:00 – “Disciplined” people vs. habitual people
05:45 – Be picky about what you turn into a habit
06:15 – Where to go deeper

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