Why Do I Keep Starting Over? ADHD & Reset Cycle

Send us Fan MailWhy do I keep starting over? If you've ever felt like you're constantly rebuilding routines, restarting healthy habits, or struggling to stay consistent, you're not alone.In this episode of Thriving with ADHD, host Nada Pupovac is joined by Breanna Perry, LMSW, therapist at Animo Sano Psychiatry, to explore the ADHD reset cycle—why it happens, how shame and perfectionism keep us stuck, and how to create routines that work with your ADHD brain instead of against it.Together, they discuss practical strategies for building sustainable habits, finding intrinsic motivation, and replacing self-criticism with self-compassion.In this episode, you'll learn:Why people with ADHD often feel like they're constantly starting overHow to tell whether a routine needs adjusting or you've simply fallen out of itWhy guilt and shame can make it harder to get back on trackThe difference between perfection and progressHow to create ADHD-friendly routines that are easier to maintainSimple ways to make everyday tasks more motivating and rewardingWhether you've restarted your exercise routine, planner, self-care habits, or household systems dozens of times, this episode offers encouragement and practical tools to help you move forward—one small step at a time.Thank you for listening to Thriving with ADHD. This show is produced by Animo Sano Psychiatry. For more information about our clinic, please visit animosanopsychiatry.com. Animo Sano Psychiatry is constantly looking for the talent in behavioral health. If you are a psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or mental health therapist, we'd love to hear from you. Visit our Careers pages to learn more about the available positions. https://animosanopsychiatry.com/careers/