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Eliminate the overwhelm and stay on track with your money goals If you struggle with the time and energy needed to manage your money, you're not alone. So much financial advice is geared toward neurotypical brains. From checking your bank account to impulse spending and budgets that just don't work out ... It's time to find the strategies that will help you manage your money in a way that suits your brain.
ADHD Money is an empowering personal finance guide. In this book, you'll learn how and why those with ADHD (and other neurodivergent conditions) often feel frustrated by finances. You'll discover tips that work for your interest-based nervous system by using key motivation factors. And you'll get practical, psychology-based tools and worksheets to help you keep going and achieve your money goals.
Full of engaging, step-by-step exercises, this book will help you:
- identify your money values and refresh your money mindset
- create an ADHD-friendly spending plan and approach budgeting in a way that works for you
- try new methods for paying off debts and saving money
- combine money tasks with strategies like body doubling, gamifying and habit stacking
- achieve your long-term plans
The reality is that money and budgeting isn't always easy. But with
ADHD Money, you'll discover how to take control, keep the spark alive and follow through on your financial dreams. Author Tina Mathams of @theadhdaccountant shares the hacks that will help you keep going and create your own money success.
List of contents
About the Author ix
Introduction: Welcome to ADHD Money xi
Glossary xix
1 Understanding ADHD and Money 1
2 Navigating Emotions and Money 29
3 Reframing Your Money Mindset 63
4 Managing Your Expenses 95
5 The ADHD Spending Plan 119
6 Tools and Strategies to Keep the Novelty Alive 139
7 Saving Money and Paying Off Debt 163
8 Setting Achievable Goals 193
9 Frequently Asked Questions 205
Conclusion: The Dessert Menu 215
