10. ADHD + Money = Shame Squared

In this episode, Suz and LeAnn talk about money - why is it so scary to deal with? We share our experiences with money management and give our tips to get a better handle on money woes. Highlights of Episode 10: We share our experiences of money, starting from childhood until now. How our childhood experience of money shaped and molded our views and how we developed our sense of self-worth and shame with money. Math shame! Our struggles with math and how that correlates to our confidence with money Lack of dopamine in ADHD brains leads to impulsive behaviors, such as impulsive shopping to find a quick hit of dopamine Limiting beliefs around money and how we overcome those beliefs to form better habits Debt snowball, autopay, and other ways to develop better money habits How to change your mindset from being “behind” with money to being “ahead” with money Limiting access to money so we make it harder to spend Window shopping and “one more day” mentality to limit spending Giving ourselves grace and self-compassion with our money mindset Avoiding the turtle: taking time each month to map out steps for bill paying, writing things down to take control of your money. 10th and 25th system: file folders with bills for each date, streamlining bill pay Eliminating scarcity mindset References from the Show: Truebill YNAB You’re a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero Profit First by Mike Michaelowicz Acorns app https://www.additudemag.com/pay-bills-money-management-adhd-organization/?src=embed_link Follow us on Instagram: @inattentionpodcast @amidlifealchemy @leannbradshaw_ Contact us: [email protected]