I Have ADHD Podcast 45 ADHD + Setting [Realistic] Goals
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Feb 24, 2020 Dive into the struggles of setting realistic goals when you have ADHD. Discover how balancing commitments can lead to more achievable objectives. Learn about overcoming perfectionism through practical strategies and personal anecdotes. Find out how breaking larger goals into smaller, manageable steps can reduce feelings of overwhelm and lead to success. Join a community that supports your journey while trying to tame those wild thoughts!
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Yoga Subbed After Overplanning
- Kristen coached a client, Tasha, who overprepared for a weekly yoga class out of perfectionism.
- After practicing showing up imperfectly with a 45-minute prep, Tasha taught the class and learned from the experience.
Cover Design Finished With Time Limit
- Kristen described her own perfectionism while designing a workbook cover and setting a 20-minute limit.
- She stopped tweaking, finished the cover, and used the time constraint to overcome perfectionist paralysis.
Shrink Goals Into Tiny Actions
- Break big goals into the smallest possible steps your brain can understand and do.
- Put those tiny steps on your calendar and complete them consistently until you can increase the difficulty.