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January Didn't Go As Planned? Let's Reset With Q1 =2/1

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Jan 25, 2026
A reset plan for when January derailed. Why transitions are extra hard for ADHD brains and how to give yourself warm-up time. Adopt a Q1 = 2/1 fresh-start mindset starting February 1. Use a Word of the Year as a decision anchor. Try the Good, Better, Best goal framework and choose one high-impact focus to keep momentum without perfectionism.
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ANECDOTE

January Went Off Script

  • Paula recounts her January derailing due to a basement leak, grief, and caretaking responsibilities.
  • She reframed January as a transition month instead of a failure and gave herself permission to pause.
INSIGHT

Transitions Are Hard For ADHD Brains

  • Paula explains ADHD brains struggle with transitions and need warm-up time and space to adjust.
  • Viewing January as a transition month normalizes easing into the new year instead of forcing immediate momentum.
ADVICE

Declare Q1 Starts Feb 1

  • Paula recommends declaring Q1 to start on February 1st as a personal fresh-start reset (Q1 = 2-1).
  • She invites listeners to choose their own start date and treat January as a transition month.
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