I Have ADHD Podcast

286 How Adults With ADHD Can Achieve Long-term Goals

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Oct 22, 2024
Dive into the whirlwind of ADHD as the host shares personal strategies for overcoming long-term goal challenges. Discover the impact of working memory on motivation and the importance of external accountability. Gain insights on creating supportive environments and navigating sleep-related productivity issues. Learn about practical resources for managing app usage and fostering self-reflection. Plus, hear about the emotional journey of advocating for neurodivergent children and relationships influenced by ADHD.
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ANECDOTE

Podcast to YouTube

  • Kristen Carter discusses her podcasting journey, initially hesitant about sharing her work.
  • Despite success in audio, she delayed posting on YouTube, a long-term goal.
INSIGHT

Long-Term Goal Challenges

  • Long-term goals are hard because they lack urgency, especially when other things feel more pressing.
  • ADHD makes it harder due to prioritization issues and working memory deficits.
ANECDOTE

iOS Update as Catalyst

  • Apple's iOS 17 update changed podcast download metrics, making Kristen feel the podcast was declining.
  • This created urgency, pushing her to start posting on YouTube.
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