ADHD Founders 65: Do Streaks Actually Work For ADHD Brains?
Jul 29, 2025
The hosts explore the tricky relationship between ADHD and sleep, discussing how sleep trackers can trigger anxiety. They highlight the motivation and subsequent demotivation that comes with streak-based apps, delving into personal stories with wearable tech. The conversation includes night owl tendencies and the phenomenon of revenge bedtime procrastination. Additionally, they share insights on managing business challenges while navigating ADHD, providing a heartfelt look at the entrepreneurial journey.
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Streaks Create A Boom-Or-Bust Cycle
- Streaks motivate at first but trigger extreme avoidance after a single miss for many with ADHD.
- That all-or-nothing reaction turns helpful motivation into shame and app abandonment.
Discard Metrics That Trigger Shame
- Avoid tracking tools that stir up shame or negative motivation if they don't serve you positively.
- If a metric or streak doesn't help, stop looking at it or remove it from view.
Oura Ring As Fidget And Baseline
- Marie wore an Oura Ring off and on for years and used it partly as a fidget and reminder to stay healthy.
- She found baseline data useful but sometimes felt the device wasn't actively changing habits.