Habits
External Cue Habit System
External cue habit systems use physical triggers—bag by door, band on chair—so ADHD habits fire without relying on memory or motivation.
An external cue habit system replaces invisible intentions with physical triggers—gym bag by door, supplement next to coffee, stretch band on chair—so habits fire without remembering. ADHD-friendly cues are obvious, singular, and tied to an existing anchor.
Audit cues monthly; too many compete and none fire.
Common questions
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How many external cues should you use at once?
Add one cue per habit for two weeks before stacking another. More than three new visible cues in a room usually means none get noticed.
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