ADHD Impulse Purchase Checklist

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Domain
ADHD
Type
Checklist
Phase
Action Reflection
Details
5 min Between sessions As-needed
Topics
Habits Finances Accountability

Built for ADHD brains – structured support for executive function challenges.

When to Use This Tool
ADHD adult who makes impulsive purchases and regrets them after the fact
A client who wants a structured pause before buying decisions to counter ADHD impulsivity
Person who is trying to align spending behavior with their financial goals
How to Introduce This Tool Plus

Impulse spending is one of the more concrete ways ADHD impulsivity shows up in d...

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For the Coaching Practitioner

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Coaching Scenarios Plus
1 Software engineer buying productivity apps and equipment during work stress
Context

Mid-level software engineer at a startup experiencing crunch time before a major product launch. Client reports spending $800 last month on productivity apps, ergonomic accessories, and coding tools that promised to solve workflow problems. Most purchases happened during late-night coding sessions when feeling overwhelmed.

How to Introduce

Frame this as debugging your purchase patterns, not restricting spending. 'You're solving real problems - better ergonom...

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