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Do you want a do-over on the New Year's energy this year? If you found that January somehow got away from you, and your intentions to map out your goals derailed... SAME. I'm right there with you.

Here is the truth: Transitions are incredibly hard for the ADHD brain. Moving from the chaos of the holidays into a high-pressure "New Year" is a massive transition that we often underestimate.

So, I've decided that January was simply my "transition month."

In this bonus episode you will discover:

• Why January feels so hard for ADHD brains
• The "Q1 = 2/1" mindset shift that gives you a fresh start
• How to use the "Word of the Year" as a decision-making anchor
• The "Good, Better, Best" goal framework to keep momentum without perfectionism

One Tiny First Step: If the whole year feels too big right now, just ask yourself: What is one quality I want to cultivate in February? That's it. Start there.

Ready for more support? If you want the accountability to actually stick with your plans this time, I'd love to have you in the January cohort of We're Busy Being Awesome. We kick off right at the start of our new Q1 (Jan 29th)! https://imbusybeingawesome.com/group

Other Ways To Work With Paula:

• Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz!
• Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains
• Learn more about private coaching here
• Join us in Overwhelm to Action here

Resources From This Episode:

• Get your word of the year workbook here

More ADHD Resources:

• Discover my favorite ADHD resources
• Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain
• Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System
• Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap
• Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction and New Year's Reset

00:44 Reflecting on January's Challenges

03:14 Understanding ADHD and Transitions

04:24 Starting Fresh

05:49 Three Ways to Reset

09:13 Why Traditional Systems Fail ADHD Brains

10:05 Support and Coaching

15:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts