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Hacking Your ADHD

Utilizing the Planning Funnel with Skye Rapson

Jan 29, 2024
In this episode, Skye Rapson, Founder of Unconventional Organization, introduces the Planning Funnel, which helps break down goals into manageable steps. They discuss the importance of goals and planning for individuals with ADHD, strategies to prioritize tasks and address failures, and the significance of scientific research in managing ADHD. The hosts emphasize the need to set realistic expectations, break down goals into subtasks, and be mindful of self-criticism.
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Quick takeaways

  • The Planning Funnel tool helps individuals with ADHD break down goals into manageable steps, addressing the struggle of feeling overwhelmed and enhancing goal execution.
  • Recognizing and addressing the emotional aspects of planning, including self-criticism and negative internal dialogue, is crucial for individuals with ADHD to maintain motivation and build momentum towards their goals.

Deep dives

The Planning Funnel: Breaking Down Goals for ADHD-Friendly Planning

The podcast episode features a guest, SkyRapsen, who introduces a tool called the planning funnel, aimed at helping individuals with ADHD break down goals into manageable steps. The planning funnel was developed based on client experiences and research on goal setting. It addresses the common struggle of feeling overwhelmed before even starting a goal. By breaking goals into subtasks and using ADHD-friendly strategies, such as accountability and setting reminders, the planning funnel serves as a flexible system to facilitate goal execution. The episode emphasizes the importance of being kind to oneself during the planning process, understanding the emotional aspects involved, and recognizing the need for realistic expectations and flexibility.

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