ADHD subscription reminders

What's happening

With ADHD, the problem usually isn't caring about money, it's that renewal dates are invisible until the charge already landed. Subscriptions are built around that gap. A reminder a few days before billing turns an out-of-sight charge into a quick, in-the-moment decision while you still have a choice to make.

Your first move in the next 10 minutes

Pick your single most expensive subscription and set one calendar reminder for two days before its next charge, titled "Cancel or keep [service]?" Ten minutes, one reminder. Future-you gets a nudge at the exact moment it's useful, instead of a surprise afterward.

What to cut or check first

• The subscription with the biggest single charge
• Anything billed yearly, since those ambush you most
• A trial that converts to paid soon
• Two apps that overlap in purpose
• The service you keep meaning to deal with
• Anything you can't remember the last time you used

The exact words to use

Hi, before my next renewal on [date] I'd like to cancel [service] so I'm not charged again. Please confirm the cancellation in writing and let me know if there's anything I need to do on my end. Thanks.

Adapt the bracketed parts. Refund templates and cancel guides cover specific services.

What to keep an eye on

ADHD subscription reminders work best when they're rare and meaningful. Set them only for charges you might want to drop. The music or focus app that genuinely helps you doesn't need a reminder fighting it every cycle.

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