10-Business and Operations: Staring at ADHD Traits? Here's What to Build Around You

Hey there, friend!

Ever find yourself staring at your to-do list like it’s written in ancient runes?

You know you’re smart.

You care.

And yet... things slip. You forget. You lose time. You feel like a “bad grown-up.”
That, my friend, might be your beautiful SPICY brain asking for a different kind of support.

Whether you have a formal diagnosis or are just starting to connect the dots, here’s one powerful truth:

You don’t need to fix yourself. You need the right tools and the right people.

So let’s talk about building a support system that works with your brain, not against it.

 THE TOOLS YOU NEED

Think of tools as scaffolding that holds up your creativity, momentum, and memory when they get shaky.

Here are a few types that often help ADHD entrepreneurs and leaders:

1. Visual Systems
Your brain loves to see the whole picture. Try:

• A color-coded calendar or whiteboard you can’t ignore

• Digital dashboards like Notion or Trello (only if you’ll actually look at them!)

• Post-it walls (yes, even a whole wall, it’s legal and encouraged lol)

2. Externalized Reminders
Your brain can’t hold everything, so stop asking it to.
Try:

• Alarms with labels

• Task batching with rewards (e.g. “Inbox Zero = oat milk latte”)

• Outsourced memory (delegating or auto-reminding apps like Todoist or Motion)

3. Simple, Repeatable Routines
Decision fatigue is real. Ritualize as much as you can. SPicy brains work best when tasks run in succession, like dominoes falling.
Try:

• The same startup/shutdown work routine

• A weekly CEO date with yourself

• A list of "go-to" meals/outfits/tasks that save your brainpower for the big stuff-for example-I always do pizza take-out on nights I have to work late.

THE TEAM YOU NEED

A apsicy brain doesn’t mean you’re flaky or lazy. It means your executive function might be spotty. So let’s build you a team that closes those gaps with love and respect.

1. A Grounding Person
Someone who is calm, nonjudgmental, and can help you zoom out.
This might be:

• A coach (hi 👋)

• A body-doubler for co-working

• A mentor or business bestie who “gets it”

2. A Detail Catcher
You’re great at big ideas. But small stuff? Not always.
Hire or barter with someone who:

• Loves systems, deadlines, and follow-ups

• Can chase the details you drop without shame or drama

3. A Gentle Accountability Buddy
This is NOT someone who shames you. This is someone who lovingly reminds you of what you said you wanted to do.

• Peer coaching is great here

• Weekly check-ins with a fellow entrepreneur can work wonders

HOW TO START

Ask yourself:

1. What parts of my work week feel the heaviest?

2. What do I forget, procrastinate, or spiral about most?

3. What kinds of support actually feel good to me—not what everyone says should work?

Start with one system and one person. That’s it. Build from there.

Because thriving with ADHD doesn’t mean doing it all yourself.

It means creating a setup where your brain is honored—and supported.

And I promise, you’re not broken. You’re just wired for collaboration and creativity.

If this hit home, reply and let me know:
What tool or support do you think you need most right now? I’d love to hear.

Cheering you on,
Janell
Your All Brains Are Good Brains Coach