Episode #260: How to Use The 7-Minute Principle to Get Sh*t Done

Listen or Watch this episode on:

About This Episode

What if you could change your life in 7 minutes? I’m here to tell you it’s possible. In fact, I’m doing it myself. It’s called The 7-Minute Principle, and it’s the idea you can do anything for 7 minutes.

Here’s an example. A former student of mine had drama around doing the dishes. For years and years, she HATED doing them.

One day, she decided to time herself. It took her 7 minutes. All of the drama dropped immediately because – let’s be honest, you can do anything for 7 minutes and it’s not that bad. Now apply this to other areas of your life.

  1. What would your email inbox look like if you spent 7 minutes cleaning it up?
  2. What would your laundry situation look like if you spent 7 minutes folding clothes?
  3. What would your morning routine look like if you spent 7 minutes getting ready?

In this episode, you’ll learn the ins and outs of this simple but life-changing hack.

Try applying this principle to your life for one week and see what changes you experience. It’s a small change that can make a huge impact.

Pre-Order Today

You're Not in Trouble

The ADHD Guide to Building Healthy, Connected Relationships

An empowering self-coaching guide to help ADHDers understand, repair, and build healthy relationships — with friends, romantic partners, family, and at work — from the creator of the I Have ADHD podcast.

Get The Best of the podcast now with our Podcast Roadmap.

This is a clear and easy podcast roadmap so that you can know for SURE that you’re hearing the very best of the I Have ADHD podcast.

Related Episodes

Episode #443: When They Don’t Believe Your ADHD Diagnosis

Episode #442: Hey ADHDer, You’re Not Bad at Boundaries. You’re Ignoring Your Limits.

Episode #440: 5 Reasons to Cancel Me Before the Book Comes Out

Stop Struggling Alone.
Start Thriving With FOCUSED.

A proven coaching program designed specifically for adults with ADHD who want to gain clarity, build confidence, and take control of their lives.

Join a community of hundreds of ADHDers

Learning About My Brain...

Changed Everything

Hi, I’m Kristen Carder—ADHD expert, podcast host, and certified coach who’s been exactly where you are. Diagnosed at 21, I spent years cycling through planners, courses, and systems that never quite worked. Everything changed when I discovered the power of understanding my ADHD brain and the transformative impact of community support.

Now, after 15+ years of research and experience, I’ve helped thousands of adults with ADHD thrive. I’m here to show you how understanding your brain can transform your life, just like it did for mine.

ADHD Tips That Actually Make Sense

Follow @i.have.adhd.podcast and join our Instagram community for daily strategies, relatable content, and real talk about ADHD