In this episode, I’m focusing on a part of goal setting that’s often overlooked but absolutely essential: recognizing progress.

So many of us set goals, take action, and then immediately move the finish line without ever pausing to notice what we’ve actually accomplished. I talk about why that pattern is especially draining for people with ADHD, and how failing to acknowledge progress can quietly kill motivation, even when you’re doing “everything right.”

We explore how recognizing progress isn’t about forced positivity or fake celebration. It’s about gathering useful data. When you pause and reflect on what’s working, what’s getting easier, and where you’re consistently showing up, you gain clarity about how to set better goals moving forward.

I also share how looking at past progress helps you choose more realistic goal sizes and timelines. Instead of guessing what you should be able to do, you can base your future plans on real evidence from your life. That shift alone can reduce overwhelm and self-criticism almost immediately.

Throughout the episode, I encourage listeners to treat progress as information, not judgment. When you recognize your effort and results, even the small ones, goal setting becomes more supportive, sustainable, and aligned with how you actually function.

If traditional goal setting has left you feeling behind, discouraged, or stuck in all-or-nothing thinking, this episode offers a more compassionate and effective way forward.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing progress is a critical part of sustainable goal setting

• Progress provides data that helps you set more realistic future goals

• Pausing to reflect prevents burnout and constant goal-shifting

• Small wins matter, especially for maintaining motivation with ADHD

• Progress is information, not a measure of your worth or discipline

• Reviewing past effort helps you choose better timelines and goal sizes

• Goal setting works best when it’s grounded in what’s already happening
  

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