It’s tax time here in the US, and those of us with ADHD traits are paying extra! Have you heard of the ADHD tax? I’m referring to those invisible costs that affect entrepreneurs and solopreneurs with ADHD, draining not only finances but also well-being and relationships.
From late fees and impulse buys to missed deadlines and opportunities, these ADHD-related financial and time-related costs pile up. But it's not just about the money; health and relationship costs make this tax even more significant.
Hyperfocus, high energy, and boundless creativity are enviable traits for entrepreneurs that those of us with ADHD have in abundance, but the flipside is that we are paying the ADHD tax in multiple different ways, and ignoring them is creating dangerous blind spots in your business.
This fast-moving solo episode is full of relatable metaphors and analogies so you won’t forget the message, plus easy-to-implement strategies to patch up the "leaks" in our resource bucket.
We’ll explore time-saving techniques, task initiation rituals, and much more. Whether you want to protect your health, nurture relationships, or stop springing costly resource leaks in your business, I’m love to help you pay less ADHD tax and enjoy life more!
Mic drop moment:
“Now, for entrepreneurs and small business owners with ADHD, this invisible tax doesn't just drain your bank account. It taxes your well-being, your relationships, and your ability to show up as the business owner you so want to be."
Mentioned in this episode:
- Goblin.tools Magic To Do - free app to break things down into smaller tasks
- ChatGPT - free thinking partner
- Claude - my favorite thinking partner
- Ned Hallowell, MD - why connection is essential for adults with ADHD
- Jessica McHabe water bottles - hydration prevents ADHD brain jerky
- Neurodiversion 2025 Conference - My first conference in 2025
- Time Timer - available in digital and analog format
- Voxer - my favorite app for leaving myself reminders
Now What?
Does paying less ADHD tax sound appealing? Be sure to grab my free worksheet that combines all the strategies shared in this episode. Good intentions won’t move the needle, but a PDF you can save on your desktop or print out and pin to your corkboard means you actually benefit from these strategies. Click here to get your copy.
© 2024 ADHD-ish Podcast. Intro music by Ishan Dincer / Melody Loops / Outro music by Vladimir / Bobi Music / All rights reserved.
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