Why You Keep Failing at Goals (and How to Finally Stop)

ADHD goals that don’t burn you out? Yes, they exist. Get coached by Kristen in FOCUSED | https://ihaveadhd.com/focusedcoaching Ever made a huge, life-changing plan… and then totally ghosted it a week later? Welcome to the ADHD goal-setting struggle. If you’ve ever set a massive goal in a moment of motivation—only to burn out fast—you’re not alone. This episode is your permission slip to dream big and start small (like, really small). This episode is for you if you’ve: 1. Gone all-in on a goal… and crashed hard 2. Felt like realistic goals are boring 3. Lost trust in yourself because you keep quitting We’ll break down: 💥 Why ADHD brains love fantasy goals 🎯 How to set actually doable goals (with zero shame) 🏁 Why slow, steady, and sustainable wins the race (yes, even with ADHD) You’ll learn: 1. The 5 rules of ADHD-friendly goal-setting 2. How to start way smaller than you think 3. What to do when your brain screams: “THIS ISN’T ENOUGH!” Hit play and walk away with a goal you can actually stick to this week. 00:00 Setting Realistic Goals for ADHDers 09:39 Understanding the Disconnect Between Goals and Reality 19:45 The Importance of Community and Support 29:26 Navigating ADHD and Trauma 39:40 The Role of Dopamine in Goal Setting 38:47 Understanding the Emotional Journey of Goal Setting 46:05 Celebrating Non-Scale Victories 52:12 The Importance of Slow and Steady Progress Also check out: -Kristen's Website | https://ihaveadhd.com/home -Kristen's Instagram |   / i.have.adhd.podcast   -ADHD Symptoms | https://ihaveadhd.com/adhdsymptoms -Get the FREE Perfectionism Course | https://ihaveadhd.com/perfectionism -Subscribe to the I Have ADHD Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify | https://ihaveadhd.com/podcasts -Get coached by Kristen in FOCUSED | https://ihaveadhd.com/focusedcoaching #adhd #adhdselfimprovement #emotionalregulation