"Many people assume that everyone should be able to work toward their goals with ease and consistent motivation, viewing this skill as a standard "strength" that everyone should possess. However, for many of us, especially those who are neurodivergent, it is actually a significant challenge that requires an entirely different approach than the one taught in school or the corporate world."
"The Two Halves of the Journey: Setting vs. Getting To master this skill, we first have to recognize that it is actually two different cognitive processes working together: Goal-Setting (The Planning Phase): This involves "defining and planning" using metacognition, organization, and planning skills. Goal-Getting (The Action Phase): This is the action phase of goal-directed persistence, requiring task initiation, prioritization, and the regulation of both attention and emotions."
Traditional goal-setting and goal-getting measures often fail neurodivergent people because they demand sustained motivation and executive function skills that can be impaired. Goal-directed persistence is an executive function that requires planning, prioritization, sustained attention, emotional regulation, task initiation, and time management. The cognitive work splits into goal-setting (planning, metacognition, organization) and goal-getting (task initiation, prioritization, attention and emotion regulation). Neurodivergent-friendly approaches emphasize systems over distant outcomes, focusing on small, repeatable actions, aligning tasks with values, and cultivating self-compassion to reduce pressure and increase sustainable progress.
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