I Have ADHD Podcast 324 Why You Keep Failing at Goals (and How to Finally Stop)
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Jul 8, 2025 Struggling to keep your ambitious goals? You're definitely not alone! Discover why those with ADHD often aim high but fall short. Learn how to start small to build confidence and trust in your abilities. Explore the five rules of ADHD-friendly goal-setting that emphasize gradual progress and personal values. Find out the importance of celebrating those tiny victories along the way, and gain tips on how to manage your motivation and emotional hurdles. This conversation is packed with insights to help you finally achieve those long-desired goals!
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ADHD Fantasy Goals Trap
- ADHD brains often set "fantasy goals" because of dopamine-driven motivation.
- These goals are usually too big and unrealistic, leading to burnout and giving up.
Set Realistic Achievable Goals
- Avoid the overcommit, underperform, shame spiral by setting realistic goals.
- Celebrate non-scale victories and progress, even if slow or small.
Dopamine Indicates Unrealistic Goals
- Getting a dopamine hit when setting a goal signals the goal might be too unrealistic.
- True progress and effort toward goals usually doesn't feel fun or rewarding at first.