Target Your Biggest Pain Points—Don’t Try to Fix Everything at Once

A small creative agency was struggling—barely a day passed without someone losing their keys, missing a deadline, or interrupting an important meeting. The stress built up and solutions piled higher: more reminders, stricter rules, endless checklists. Little changed, until the team did a pain-point audit. They ranked their top ADHD-related disruptions and found two that caused the most chaos: lost items and forgotten deadlines. Instead of overwhelming themselves tackling every issue, they focused on those two. Shoe racks sprouted at every office entrance; digital alarms punctuated their schedule. After a month, not only did lateness drop, but morale shot up. The science is simple: prioritizing one high-impact challenge at a time creates momentum, reduces overwhelm, and fights burnout.

It’s tempting to fix every problem at once, but real change starts with focus. Pick your top ADHD pain point and brainstorm a specific, tangible support—maybe a basket for keys by the door or a habit-tracking app that rewards you for being on time. Test your system, then check in with yourself every week—adjust what’s not working and stick with what is. Don’t spread your energy thin. Build a win with one campaign, then roll your confidence into the next challenge. Choose your battle wisely, and celebrate every bit of progress.