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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Problem with To-Do Lists #235

from ADHD-Friendly · host Patty Blinderman

To-do lists are supposed to help, but for ADHD brains, they often create overwhelm, avoidance, or get completely ignored. In this episode, we break down why to-do lists don’t work the way they’re “supposed to” and share simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to make them actually usable and effective.PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week.Join ADHD-Friendly and learn how to plan YOUR way! Plan, Act, Thrive is an ongoing course. Jump in anytime!As a member, you’ll get full access to this course and all ADHD-Friendly live events, planning tools, and on-demand resources.Click the link below to get started today!https://adhdfriendly.mn.coCreate an ADHD-Friendly Personal Owner’s Manual (POM) eBook is now available in the ADHD-Friendly shop for only $19.99: https://www.adhdfriendly.com/adhd-friendly-shop/Thank you for checking out this episode of the ADHD Friendly podcast with Patty Blinderman!!New episodes are posted every Wednesday! Subscribe to the channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@adhdfriendlyPlease subscribe to my YouTube channel, ADHD Friendly Podcast, or wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information on the ADHD-Friendly services offered by Patty, please visit her website: ADHDFriendly.com

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To-do lists are supposed to help, but for ADHD brains, they often create overwhelm, avoidance, or get completely ignored. In this episode, we break down why to-do lists don’t work the way they’re “supposed to” and share simple, ADHD-friendly strategies to make them actually usable and effective. PLUS: Hear the Book of the Week. Join ADHD-Friendly and learn how to plan YOUR way! Plan, Act, Thrive is an ongoing course. Jump in anytime! As a member, you’ll get full access to this course and all ...

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