Temptation Bundling | Lab

02/03/25 • 5 min

Attention Different | Adulting with ADHD

Struggling to get through tasks that feel boring, overwhelming, or unappealing? Enter temptation bundling—a clever motivational tool that pairs something you love with something you’d rather avoid. In this lab, Stephen, Aaron, and Marlena explore how ADHD brains respond to rewards and why combining dopamine-boosting activities with must-dos can make all the difference.
From working out while bingeing your favorite shows to turning errands into mini-gym sessions, they share real-world strategies and personal experiences that make hard tasks more approachable (and even enjoyable!). Learn how to tailor temptation bundling to your unique needs and set yourself up for success.
💡 Key Topics Covered:
The science of ADHD and motivation
Practical examples of temptation bundling
Why rewards matter more than consequences
How to avoid burnout and frustration
🚀 Bonus: Tips on making your own "temptation bundles" that actually stick!
Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your own bundling hacks in the comments. Let's build a community where productivity meets self-compassion!

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ADHD & Exercise with Marlena Pavich-Bellande

Staying active with ADHD can feel like an uphill climb, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode of Adulting with ADHD, Stephen, Aaron, and Marlena share their personal experiences, laugh-out-loud moments, and creative hacks to make exercise work for ADHD brains.
🔍 Topics include:
💪Stephen’s take on perfectionism and self-judgment in fitness
💪Marlena’s smoothie accountability strategy 🥤
💪Aaron’s hilarious portable gym ideas (weighted phone checks, anyone? 📱💪)
💪How ADHDers can push through resistance and find joy in movement
Whether you’re a gym rat, a casual walker, or someone just starting out, this episode is packed with relatable stories, practical tips, and plenty of laughs.
🎧 Listen, laugh, and get inspired to move your body—your way.
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