🍃 SIMPLICITY
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo da Vinci
Simplicity is the gentle art of clearing the noise so you can hear your life again. In the ADHD terrain—where everything can feel urgent, interesting, chaotic, or overwhelming—simplicity becomes not just a preference, but a lifeline.
For ADHDers, complexity often creeps in without consent: too many open tabs (literally and metaphorically), half-finished projects, overlapping commitments, sensory clutter. Simplicity is not about minimalism for its own sake. It’s about relief. It’s the bold decision to say: “I choose fewer things—so I can live them more fully.”
Living this value means choosing clarity over clutter, quality over quantity, presence over perfection. It doesn’t mean denying your passions or creativity—it means creating space for them to thrive. It’s learning to say no so your yes can actually breathe.
And simplicity extends beyond to-do lists. It’s emotional simplicity: fewer masks. It’s relational simplicity: more honesty. It’s the kind of life that doesn’t feel like a race, but like a rhythm. For ADHDers, simplicity is not just a design choice—it’s a kindness strategy.
🧭 The HOPE Trail Map
- Helps or Harms: Am I simplifying from a place of clarity—or avoiding things that need care?
- Own My Values: I want to be someone who creates space for what matters—and lets go of what doesn’t.
- People and Pursuits: Who supports my desire for simplicity? What practices or environments bring more peace, not pressure?
- Enact and Evaluate: Today, I’ll release one thing (a task, item, thought, or obligation) that’s cluttering my clarity.
⚠️ Trail Challenges
- ADHDers may fear that less stimulation = boredom.
- Guilt can arise from not doing “enough.”
- Letting go of options may trigger fear of missing out (FOMO).
🪧 Trail Markers: Small Steps Toward Simplicity
- Unsubscribe from one unnecessary thing—email, app, or obligation.
- Choose a simple meal, outfit, or routine today—and savour the ease.
- Ask: “What’s one thing I can remove to make room for what I love?”
🔥 Campfire Questions for Reflection
- Where in my life am I craving more space, softness, or silence?
- What’s something I can let go of, not out of failure—but out of freedom?
- What does a simpler life look like for me—not for anyone else?
Simplicity isn’t emptiness—it’s clarity. It’s the gentle, deliberate act of giving your life back to what truly matters.
