If you feel like focus, organization, and impulsivity are some of your biggest challenges to managing your finances well, or that procrastination or avoidant behaviors sabotage your intentions with money, this episode will help ease the frustration.
A rising topic of conversation among women in their 30s, 40s, and sometimes 50s, is the late diagnosis of or realization that they may have ADD. Since ADD doesn’t present the same way for girls as it does for boys during the elementary years, many young girls went undiagnosed and have been silently struggling with the symptoms their entire lives.
Overcoming Executive Functioning Challenges in Financial Management
The result is an entire generation of adult women finally feeling relieved of guilt and frustration around some of their biggest, seemingly disconnected challenges. Some practical advice for those impacted by forgetfulness, hindered focus, or being easily distracted includes:
- Co-regulate or body-double with a trusted “financial buddy” or community where you find accountability and can thrive off of joint energy dedicated to completing your financial tasks for the week during that appointment.
- Create automatic, scheduled “appointments” with yourself for dedicated attention to your finances.
- Let automation help you with repetitive financial tasks – think automatic transfers and bill payments.
- Delegate tasks that require human thought to someone (like a virtual assistant or bookkeeper) who loves that type of work.
Your energy is not best used doing tasks you hate, but you can never give away the financial leadership part of your business. Instill automation and people to help you with menial, repetitive tasks that you feel are boring so that you can step into the role of the CEO who looks at the big picture, decides on values-aligned actions, and makes big or difficult decisions for the business.
Exposing the Link Between ADD and Feelings of Frustration About Money
(00:01:28) How Executive Functioning Challenges Affect Your Finances
(00:10:01) Enhancing Focus and Productivity with Scheduled Financial Sessions
(00:12:24) Streamlining Financial Processes Through Automation
(00:17:56) Financial Empowerment for Therapists
This episode sheds light on the intersection between ADD and financial management, emphasizing the importance of understanding how ADD symptoms can impact one's relationship with money. By implementing the tips shared, individuals with ADD can work towards building structured financial habits, gaining clarity, and boosting their financial confidence.
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