Caren Magill explains why ADHD brains get stuck in the cycle of big dreams → quick burnout → self-blame, and how to shift to identity-based goals you can actually reach and sustain through micro-steps, scaffolding, and other practical tools and supports.

ADHD and Goals: Resources

• Resource Center: A New Year Guide for ADHD Brains
• Download: January 2026 Calendar of Small Steps
• Read: How to Forge Stick-With-It-Habits
• Read: 40 Brilliant Neurodivergent Life Hacks

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