ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts cover image

ADHD Big Brother - ADHD and Depression Solutions, Laughter, and Thoughts

174 - Alan P. Brown Teaches Us Goal Setting For ADHD

Jan 6, 2025
Alan P. Brown, an ADHD coach and author of Zen and the Art of Productivity, shares his transformative insights on effective goal-setting for those with ADHD. He discusses the importance of clear objectives and actionable plans, while encouraging a joyful and playful approach to achieving personal growth. Alan emphasizes creating categories for goals, maintaining motivational themes, and integrating daily activities. Listen as he offers 25 impactful strategies and a metaphorical take on life as a race, inspiring listeners to embrace their unique journeys.
41:15

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

  • Setting specific and realistic primary goals increases the likelihood of success, especially for individuals with ADHD.
  • Adopting a guiding theme for the year provides motivation and clarity, enhancing decision-making and personal growth efforts.

Deep dives

Foundations for Change

The podcast introduces the theme for January, focusing on establishing foundational changes to address ADHD challenges. It emphasizes the importance of not only setting goals but also having the right mindset about goal-setting during the new year. The host highlights that common New Year’s resolutions often fail due to their unrealistic nature and a lack of meaningful motivations. By adopting a more structured approach to goal-setting, individuals can create a clearer path toward personal development and fulfillment, even considering their ADHD struggles.

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode