ADHD Crash Course

Ep 110. The “Ta-Da List”: The ADHD-Friendly Productivity Hack That Actually Works

Donae Cannon

Feeling like you never get enough done—even when you’re constantly busy? 

In this episode, I’m introducing the “Ta-Da List,” a simple, empowering productivity tool designed especially for ADHD brains. 

Learn how this practice boosts dopamine, improves time awareness, and helps shift you out of perfectionist thinking. Whether your day was full of wins or curveballs, this tool can help you celebrate what really matters—your effort!

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Intro: Why this tool is ADHD-friendly

00:30 – What is a Ta-Da List?

01:00 – The dopamine boost: why this matters for ADHD

01:40 – “I don’t know what I did all day”: solving that mystery

02:10 – How this tool improves time awareness

02:40 – From perfectionism to progress: flexible thinking

03:20 – Why celebrating effort increases motivation

03:50 – Put everything on your Ta-Da List

04:30 – Final thoughts: try this today!