The New Year often brings hope — and for adults with ADHD, it can also bring pressure, overwhelm, and unrealistic expectations.
In this episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio, Tara McGillicuddy and Lynne Edris explore why traditional New Year's resolutions so often backfire for people with ADHD and what works better instead.
Rather than treating the New Year like a magic reset button, this conversation focuses on setting realistic goals that support clarity, motivation, and sustainable progress — without burnout or shame.
In this episode, you'll learn:
Why January can feel especially challenging with ADHD
How unrealistic expectations fuel all-or-nothing thinking
What realistic goal-setting actually looks like for adults with ADHD
How to use setbacks as feedback instead of proof of failure
Why connecting goals to personal values matters for motivation
The importance of support systems and community
This episode is supportive, practical, and reassuring — especially if you're tired of starting each year already feeling behind and want a calmer, more realistic way forward.
Links & Resources
This episode of ADHD Support Talk Radio is sponsored by ADDClasses.com, offering online ADHD support, training, and resources for adults with ADHD and those who support them.
https://ADDClasses.com
Learn more about the hosts and explore additional ADHD support:
Tara McGillicuddy
Founder of ADHD Support Talk Radio
https://TaraMcGillicuddy.com
Lynne Edris
Productivity & ADHD Coach
https://CoachingADDvantages.com
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