ADHD and setting goals (when resolutions flop)

By now, New Year’s resolutions already feel… kind of over.
In this episode, Dr. J breaks down why traditional resolution culture doesn’t work for ADHD brains — and how to approach goal setting after the January hype has worn off.
We talk about executive dysfunction, motivation, and dopamine. And we share practical ways to set goals that are flexible, realistic, and actually sustainable. No fresh start energy here!
For more on this topic:
Listen: ADHD and perfectionism
Listen: When ambition doesn’t match output
Read: Little goals can be better than big resolutions
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