Top 3 Reasons a To-Do List Won’t Help and What to Do Instead

Productive with ADHD

Are you tired of writing to-do lists that just leave you overwhelmed? In this episode, I’m breaking down the top three reasons traditional to-do lists can actually hurt your productivity - especially if you have ADHD - and sharing actionable strategies to finally take control of your tasks.

Key Takeaways:

1. Overwhelm from task overload – Why long lists can paralyze you and how breaking tasks into manageable steps can help.
2. Lack of structure and context – How to create a plan of action that works with your brain, not against it.
3. The missing feedback loop – Simple ways to stay motivated and engaged, even when tasks take longer than expected.

I’ll teach you how to organize tasks based on their “anatomy,” group like tasks together, and prioritize effectively using ADHD-friendly strategies. Plus, we’ll explore how to add structure, integrate feedback, and build a system that works for you.

If we haven’t met yet, I’m Mina Raver, and I'm here to help entrepreneurs with ADHD be happier, healthier, and more productive.
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