Happy Momentum Monday (on a Sunday)! 

Hey friend —
Okay, if your brain has been pinballing between “I’ve got this” and “what the hell am I doing?” every 6 minutes… welcome. Have a seat. You’re in the right place. This used to be me All. The. Time. 

This time of year hits every single executive function all at once:

• working memory? fried.

• emotional regulation? wobbly at best.

• planning/prioritizing? yeah sure.

• time management? absolutely feral.

So instead of trying to “get your life together” (what does that even mean/where would I even start?!), this week we’re using one of my favorite practical ADHD-friendly tools:

⭐ The MADO Matrix

aka: How to figure out what the hell to do next when everything feels equally urgent.

This is a super simple, four-category sort that pulls your brain out of overwhelm and into momentum WITHOUT needing perfect planning energy.

It works because it:

• reduces decision fatigue

• lowers activation energy

• stops task sprawl

• breaks the all-or-nothing spiral

• helps you see what actually matters vs what’s just yelling loudly

Here’s the matrix:

1️⃣ Momentum Tasks

Tiny, low-pressure actions that create movement.
Stuff like:

• replying to one message

• micro-clearing your workspace (2 mins)

• checking tomorrow’s (or this afternoons) calendar

• putting away 3 things

• filling your water
  These are your warm-up reps.

2️⃣ Accomplishment Tasks

The thing that will make you feel the most grounded/proud/relieved today.
This isn’t the BIGGEST task — it’s the one with the biggest emotional payoff.
You pick one, and that’s your anchor task. 

And it doesn’t need to be “write that report” or “redecorate guest room.” We need to be realistic and sustainable. So maybe “wrap up second section of report” and “take photos of current furniture in guest room to sell on Marketplace.” Just one step, not the WHOLE thing. If you’re on the last step, perfect! 

3️⃣ “Don’t Wanna But Gotta” Tasks

Ugh. These.
The annoying adulting nonsense that Future You will so greatly appreciate but Present You despises:

• booking appointments

• bills

• cleaning something annoying

• boring admin
  To keep it doable, you choose one and give it a time cap (10-15 minutes max).

4️⃣ Overflow “Keep from falling through the cracks” (Optional Extras)

If your brain likes keeping an ongoing list: cool.
Put everything else here.
This is NOT your “do today” list — it’s your parking lot, so the other categories stay small and doable. If you get through those, then you can look here.

🧠 Why this works for ADHD brains

Because your brain doesn’t need a perfect plan.
It needs clarity and movement.
Sorting tasks into these buckets takes minutes, regulates your nervous system, and helps you avoid the spiral of:

➡️ “I don’t know where to start” →
➡️ “So I’ll start nowhere” →
➡️ “Now I feel like crap.”

We’re not doing that this week.

✨ This Week’s Action

1. Make your Momentum (MADO) Matrix (takes 2–3 minutes).
Four quick lists. No perfection. No overthinking.

2. Pick ONE from Momentum + ONE from Accomplishment + ONE from Don’t Wanna But Gotta.
That’s it.
That’s your day.

3. Celebrate the hell out of yourself.
Because doing less, intentionally, is how we actually get more done.

Want help using this heading into 2026?

My 1:1 coaching spots for early 2026 are opening, and this is the perfect time to get support if you’re tired of starting from zero every week.

I am running ONE MORE small group before I pause that program. If you want in, now’s your chance. Reply to this email and let me know you’re interested so we can get you sorted. We start next week.

If you want to build routines, structure, and actual calm that fits your brain, grab a free call here.

We’ll walk into 2026 with clarity, steadiness, and systems that finally feel good, not punishing.

See you next week!

Leah 🌶️