#57 Sensory AF

In this episode, ADHD coach Sharon Collon shares her top tips for enjoying social events without relying on alcohol. She discusses strategies for managing sensory overload and social anxiety, including visualising your ideal night, pacing your drinking with a sensible friend, and setting social challenges to stay engaged. Episode Highlights: Visualise how you want your night to go before arriving to set intentions Pace your drinking by watching someone you perceive as a "sensible" drinker Bring fidget toys or do breathing exercises to manage sensory overload Set social challenges like getting photos with people to stay engaged Know your limits and set expectations for leaving to avoid feeling trappedRESOURCES Access Emma's Summer Success Bundle here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/summersuccessbundle Join Emma's VIP ELITE experience here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/offers/k7AXMNPG Join Emma's Be The Lighthouse membership here: https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/bethelighthouse  Get Emma's NEW Visualisation audio download at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/northstarvisualisation  Emma's Awareness worksheets for people wanting to prepare prior to taking a break from drinking or reduce their drinking by being more mindful about what and why they drink https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/awareness-worksheets-opt-in Emma's 5 Day Alcohol Reset for people looking to take a quick reset https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/fivedayreset Join The Self-Paced Great Aussie Alcohol Experiment at https://www.hoperisingcoaching.com/aae Learn more about Sharon Collon at: https://www.thefunctionalfamily.com/ Follow Emma Gilmour on insta @thefunctionalfamilyLearn more about Emma Gilmour at: www.hoperisingcoaching.comFollow Emma Gilmour on insta @hoperisingcoachingLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/midlife-af-podcast/id1649673705