Have you ever fallen in love with a new planner, app, or system… only to stop using it weeks (or days) later and feel like you failed again? In this episode, I’m talking about why this cycle is actually normal—especially for ADHD brains—and why your systems aren’t supposed to last forever. If you’ve got a pile of half-used planners and a lot of self-judgment, this one’s for you.

What you’ll learn in this episode :

• Why planners, calendars, and systems naturally stop working—and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you
• The two most common ways systems fall apart (the slow fade vs. the total drop-off)
• How to keep using a system without using it perfectly or every single day
• How to spot early “pink flags” that a system needs a tweak before you abandon it
• How to build a flexible toolbox of systems that works with your ADHD brain, not against it

Resources Mentioned:

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• Get $15 off your Passion Planner (my favorite undated daily planner & Free PDF downloads) 
• Get $20 off Skylight digital calendar 
• Stop Doomscrolling: Get Brick 10% off when you purchase with this link! 

Host: Sarah Lovell, Executive Function & ADHD Coach

Connect with Sarah Lovell: 

• Get your Free ADHD Action Plan 
• Website: Executive Functioning First
• Instagram: @executivefunctioningfirst

Music by: AudioCoffee, Inspirational Background

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