You do not need bigger goals this year. You need better ones, especially if you have ADHD.
In this episode of Crappy to Happy, I've got a refreshingly achievable, evidence based approach to goal setting for 2026. This is not about New Year’s resolutions, hustle culture, or unrealistic expectations that damage your confidence and self esteem.
Instead, we're focusing on how consistency, completion, and mastery are the real foundations of lasting change and a healthy self concept.
If you struggle to follow through on goals, feel scattered or overwhelmed, or constantly feel like you are failing yourself, this episode will help you rethink how you set goals in a way that actually builds self trust.
You will learn:
• Why traditional New Year’s resolutions often undermine confidence and motivation
• How setting the bar lower can dramatically improve consistency and follow through
• Why consistency matters more than intensity for habit formation
• How repeated non completion damages self concept and self belief
• The psychology behind building self trust through small daily actions
• Why choosing one habit can be more powerful than tracking five
• How mastery develops when you stop skimming and go deep on one skill
• Why completion matters for motivation, confidence, and self esteem
• How ADHD, distraction, and modern life affect focus and follow through
• A realistic framework for setting goals that support wellbeing and mental health
I'm sharing my personal approach to goal setting this year, including:
• Choosing one daily habit to build consistency
• Selecting one area to develop mastery through deep learning
• Prioritising one meaningful task each week to experience completion
How about we aim to work with your brain, not against it, and build a positive self concept by doing less, not more.
🎧 Listen now and rethink how you approach goals, habits, and success this year.
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If this episode resonates, let us know in the comments and share what one habit, skill, or priority you are choosing to focus on. 👇🏻