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ADHD Goal Setting Made Simple

ADHD Goal Setting Made Simple

The 3-Step System You’ll Actually Stick To

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Meghan Donnelly
Jan 28, 2025
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Ever feel like goal setting is impossible?

You know what I’m talking about: you sit down to plan your goals, but 15 minutes later, your brain is spinning with too many ideas. You don’t know where to start, so you don’t start at all.

The more this happens, the worse it gets. Deadlines slip, tasks pile up, and suddenly, you’re stuck in a cycle of procrastination and overwhelm.

What if there was a way to make goal setting simple? What if you could focus, follow through, and actually finish what you start?

Let’s see how to make that happen.

Step 1: Start Small – Pick Just 3 Big Goals to Focus On

One of the biggest mistakes we make is trying to tackle too much at once. ADHD brains crave novelty, so we pile on endless projects and goals. The result? Overwhelm and burnout. Instead, choose just three big goals to focus on at a time. These are your North Star priorities—the things that will truly move the needle.

For example, let’s say your three big goals for the quarter are:

  1. Launch your new website.

  2. …

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