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EPISODE · May 21, 2026 · 11 MIN

Gamify Your Goals: ADHD Motivation and Accountability (Ep 116)

from Mind + Money: A Podcast All About Money and ADHD · host Sherry + Val

What if the thing that finally got your ADHD brain to follow through on your goals wasn't discipline or willpower, it was your own money on the line?!!In this episode, we get into a goal-setting hack that uses real financial stakes to create the urgency and motivation that ADHD brains actually run on. We break down how it works, how to structure it, and how to make it sustainable without turning it into a burden for the people around you.We cover:Why traditional motivation strategies fall flat for ADHD brainsHow to use money as both the reward and the consequence to drive actionWhat to do with your money when you actually hit your goal (this part matters more than you might think)How gamification, streaks, and friendly competition can work for financial and personal goalsPlus, Sherry shared about a group challenge idea that she has been wanting to do for a while and hasn't taken action on yet.Connect with us:Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratfordBook a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.moneySherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfcPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcastSherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

What if the thing that finally got your ADHD brain to follow through on your goals wasn't discipline or willpower, it was your own money on the line?!!In this episode, we get into a goal-setting hack that uses real financial stakes to create the urgency and motivation that ADHD brains actually run on. We break down how it works, how to structure it, and how to make it sustainable without turning it into a burden for the people around you.We cover:Why traditional motivation strategies fall flat for ADHD brainsHow to use money as both the reward and the consequence to drive actionWhat to do with your money when you actually hit your goal (this part matters more than you might think)How gamification, streaks, and friendly competition can work for financial and personal goalsPlus, Sherry shared about a group challenge idea that she has been wanting to do for a while and hasn't taken action on yet.Connect with us:Book a free call with Val (financial planner): https://calendly.com/valerie-stratfordBook a free call with Sherry (financial coach): https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=17480698&appointmentType=25737393Val's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/you.me.and.moneySherry's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moneymindsetfcPodcast Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/mind.money.adhd.podcastSherry's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moneymindsetcoaching

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