ep 195: You Don’t Need a New Year — You Need a Foundation

We always tell ourselves we’ll start fresh in January… but what if your “new year” begins right now? Before the rush of the holidays and the crash of post-holiday burnout, there’s a sweet little window to start laying the foundation for real change. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about why building consistency starts with spiritual readiness, not motivation — and how to invite God into your habits, home, and headspace before the year ends.Want to learn more about the ADHD Consistency Collective? Find all the details here!You’ll learn how to anchor your routines in peace (not perfection) and why faith is the real foundation for consistency that lasts.✨ In this episode:Why “waiting for January” keeps you stuckHow to pray over your home and your habitsWhat it means to build consistency with God at the centerA sneak peek of how we start week one inside The ADHD Consistency Collective

Feeling overwhelmed and not sure what to set aside when life feels too full? In today’s episode of Do I Have ADHD?, I’m sharing my personal process for deciding what to pause, what to prioritize, and how to adjust systems when everything feels equally important.As ADHD women, we often struggle with hierarchy—everything feels urgent, from family routines to work deadlines to personal projects. I’ll walk you through:How I decide what must stay at the top of my priority list (faith, family, health).What falls in the “middle ground” (work, my ADHD coaching collective, etc.).What gets set aside when overwhelm hits (social events, extra projects, even this podcast sometimes).Practical examples from my own life—like chaotic mornings, meal prep, and reworking systems at home.If you’ve ever wondered how to create more breathing room without letting everything fall apart, this episode will give you the tools and mindset to make confident decisions—even when ADHD makes it hard to choose.Whether you’re a mom juggling school mornings, a college student navigating late nights, or a working woman trying to manage overwhelm, you’ll find encouragement and practical strategies here.✨ Resources + Links:Join my email list for updates and behind-the-scenes notes: Join the email listLearn more about The ADHD Consistency Collective (my group coaching program for ADHD women): https://doihaveadhdpodcast.com/group-coachingIf this episode resonated with you, share it with another ADHD woman in your life who could use some encouragement 💛

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3 ADHD-Friendly Time Management Tricks (That Aren’t Another Planner or App)Feeling behind before the day even starts? You’re not alone. In this episode of Do I Have ADHD?, Cheska shares three ADHD-friendly time management hacks that are simple, sensory-based, and don’t rely on planners, productivity apps, or yet another to-do list. Whether you're navigating school mornings, work routines, or just trying not to be late again—this episode gives you tangible, brain-friendly tools to help you feel time more accurately and move through your mornings with less stress.You’ll learn:🕒 Why your relationship with time matters more than any app🎶 How a custom morning playlist can retrain your time awareness⏰ The power of random alarms for ADHD time blindness⌚️ Why wearing a simple watch might change everything🧠 How to stop reinforcing the belief that “there’s never enough time”Plus, Cheska gives a sneak peek at her upcoming Back to School series for ADHD parents and caregivers!

Application for the ADHD Consistency Collective

0:45 – 2:00 | Why ADHD Brains Often Quit Too Soon* The cycle of starting strong, then dropping off* Chasing novelty + dopamine* Misinterpreting pauses as failure2:00 – 4:00 | Do You Actually Need Something New? (Probably Not.)* Life doesn’t stay perfect, routines get disrupted* The choice: return or restart* Example: what would happen if you switched podcast topics constantly?4:00 – 5:45 | Take a Break on Purpose* Personal example: meal planning fatigue* Instead of starting a new system, choose to pause* No shame, just rest5:45 – 6:45 | Consistency ≠ Perfection* Consistency is about coming back, not doing it flawlessly* Reframing the break* Questions to ask when returning: * What was working? * What wasn’t? * Do I need to tweak or reset?6:45 – 7:30 | Wrap-Up & Call to Connect* Reminder: you’re not failing—just human* Links to related episodes (reflection + pivoting)