Tiny Habits for ADHD: Stop the Cycle of Schedule Rebellion
Bypass executive function resistance and stop 'schedule rebellion' with a 10-day plan built specifically for the ADHD brain.
Plan Overview
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Who This Is For
Who this helps
Common struggles
- Tried before and it didn't stick
What you'll achieve
Master Task Initiation
Learn how to start your Primary Habit without the usual mental 'wall' or procrastination by using science-backed anchoring techniques.
Reduce Schedule Rebellion
Shift from fighting your routine to working with your brain's natural flow using tiny, low-friction anchors that bypass the urge to rebel.
End the Shame Cycle
Build lasting confidence by successfully completing a 10-day commitment, proving you can sustain change when the system fits your brain.
Plan Schedule
Finding Your Anchor
You will identify a reliable daily trigger that already exists in your routine to anchor your Primary Habit, ensuring you never have to 'remember' to start.
The Primary Habit Launch
This week you will perform your Primary Habit daily, focusing entirely on consistency over complexity or intensity to build neurological pathways.
What Participants Say
“I made more progress on a steady early bedtime and regular 5am gym than I've done in years — plus lost 20lb through this system.”
Alex G.
“I feel like I can finally take my life in a direction that I find meaningful and I'm excited to see where it goes.”
Kevin H.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this plan is specifically designed for high-resistance brains. It focuses on bypassing the executive function 'wall' by making the initial action incredibly small.
Missing a day is part of the process, not a reason to quit. The system is built to handle inconsistency without triggering the shame spiral that usually ends habit attempts.
Less than 10 minutes a day. The goal is to make the Primary Habit so small that time commitment is never the reason you stop.
No special software is required. You can use a simple notebook, a digital notes app, or any tool that feels lowest-friction for your specific workflow.
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Source material
- Strategies for Coping with Time-Related and Productivity Challenges of Young People with Learning Disabilities and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
- Forget big change, start with a tiny habit: BJ Fogg at TEDxFremont
- Tiny Habits: The Small Changes That Change Everything
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People Who Support You
Stay accountable with a buddy, a small group, or go solo. You choose — the support is there either way.
Programs You Can Finish
Proven programs with a clear finish line and enough guidance to keep the next step concrete.
Simple Accountability
A 60-second check-in — by app, SMS, or email. No guilt if you miss one. Just keep going.
Progress You Can See
Every check-in earns points. Every week builds on the last. You can see exactly how far you've come.
AI Coaching That Adapts
It reads your check-ins and gives you an analysis: what's working, what's slipping, and what to do next. Guidance based on your actual behavior, not guesswork.
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Plan
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Adjust timing as needed.
Challenge
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