ADHD Impulse Purchase Checklist

A quick, science-informed checklist to pause impulsive spending and reduce buyer’s remorse, designed for ADHD adults with real-life triggers in mind.

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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

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Tool Classification

Domain

ADHD

Type

Checklist

Phase

Action Reflection

Details

5 min Between sessions As-needed

Topics

Habits Finances Accountability

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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...

2 Marketing director who resists tracking purchases claiming they're all business investments 🔒

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