The ASSAP Framework: S is for Structure

Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill… paid the late fee… and then built an entire new budget system that still didn’t fix the problem?That’s not a motivation issue.It’s not a discipline issue.It’s a structure issue.In this episode, Christine Dunning introduces Structure — the second S in the ASSAP framework (Access, Security, Structure, Anchor, Pace). This is the step where you stop reacting and start asking a more useful question:What problem are we actually solving?When you live with ADHD — especially as a single adult without a “second brain” in the house — it’s easy to jump into action too fast. You organize. You reset. You declutter. You download apps. You build systems.And then it falls apart.Not because you failed —But because you solved the symptom instead of the source.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why overwhelm distorts your perception of what the problem isHow invisible cognitive load creates recurring breakdownsWhy small problems are better training grounds than big life resetsThe two core Structure questions that reduce mental loadHow clarity (not intensity) is what makes systems workA deeply personal story about misidentifying emotional needs — and what changed everythingStructure is not about doing more.It’s the final step before action — and it’s what makes action sustainable.If you’ve ever worked incredibly hard on the wrong solution, this episode will land.Free ResourceIf your thinking starts to wobble while you’re trying to sort things out, Christine has created a short, free audio + simple map to help you keep your thinking online during overwhelm.Find it at:  https://TwoCatsCoaching.comAbout ChristineChristine Dunning is a Master Certified Life Coach and founder of Two Cats Coaching. She works with adults with ADHD — especially those living solo — who want to stay functional without constantly starting over.Coming Next:Episode 31: Anchor & Pace — Turning clarity into something that survives real life.