
The ADHD Clarity Coach: ADHD Crash Course Ep 129. Energy Budgets & Menus: Planning for the Different Versions of You (ADHD)
Mar 10, 2026
09:40
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If you have ADHD, you probably know this feeling:
Some days you’re focused, capable, knocking it out of the park.
Other days?
Low energy.
Low focus.
Drained.
Absolutely can't get going.
The most frustrating part is not knowing which version of you is going to show up.That unpredictability can really erode self-trust.
In this episode, I’m sharing two practical tools I use in coaching (especially with late-diagnosed women):
Energy Budgets – understanding what tasks actually cost you
Menus – creating flexible versions of routines so it’s not all-or-nothing
I'm talking about:
Why executive functioning tasks cost more energy
How to offload or redesign high-drain activities
The “3-course meal, brunch, and snack” model for routines
How to be able to rely on yourself without being rigid
