116. Why Your Systems Don’t Stick — and How to Fix It

Tired of setting up “perfect” systems that fizzle out by week two? You’re not broken...your systems just don't match your brain's way of thinking. In this episode, I walk you through three coaching lenses I use with clients to design ADHD-aware systems that actually stick. You’ll get simple questions to guide your setup and one killer tip that saves your future self time (and sanity).

What You’ll Learn:

• Why past systems fell apart (hint: misalignment, not laziness)
• The three coaching lenses that make systems brain-friendly:
  1. Access: Where would you naturally look for this later?
  2. Recognition: How should it be labeled so your brain identifies it fast?
  3. Organization: Do you work better with one hub or smaller, separate parts?

Quick Coaching Prompts (save these)

• Access: “What’s the first place I’d go to find this?”
• Recognition: “How can I label/save this so I know what it is instantly?”
• Organization: “Do I want one master doc or many small docs—and which is easier on a low-energy day?”

Killer Tip (the one that changes everything)

As you build your system, keep a notepad or blank doc open and jot each step while you do it. Don’t worry about perfect order or wording—treat it as a working document you’ll refine over time. Momentum over memory.

Resources Mentioned

• Free virtual body-doubling on Tuesdays at 12pm ET (Zoom) — sign up here 
• Facebook Group: Time Management for the Busy SLP
• Book a free consult: https://cutt.ly/ywVWsPy5
  
  

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