One Spreadsheet to Rule Them All (ADHD-Friendly Budgeting)

If your ADHD money system feels like Gandalf yelling “You shall not spend!” every time you walk into Target, this episode is for you.

Today I’m diving into the surprisingly simple tool that helped me go from financial hot mess to “hey, my bills are actually paid on time!”—a single spreadsheet. That’s it. One sheet. One place. One ADHD-friendly system that doesn’t require a PhD in Excel formulas.

Inside this episode:

• Why budgeting isn’t punishment (it’s GPS for your money)
• The ADHD traps that make traditional budgets fail
• The difference between fixed vs. variable expenses (keep it broad and doable)
• My monthly bill-paying system that makes “future me” very happy
• How to pick between paper, digital, or cash-based systems without shame
• A free ADHD-friendly budget tracker + my spreadsheet template

💡 Free Resoures available at www.twocatscoaching.com

Disclaimer: I’m not a financial professional—just a fellow ADHDer who used to think my credit card limit was a suggestion. This is real-life, trial-and-error advice, not professional financial guidance.

🐾 About the Show
A Solo Person’s Guide to ADHD is your fun survival guide for ADHD, money, and solo living. I’m Christine Dunning—Master Certified Life Coach, cat mom, and spreadsheet convert.

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