Ep 122. ADHD and the Holidays: Create Calm in the Chaos!

Today we’re talking about practical, realistic, brain-friendly ways to lower stress, avoid burnout, and protect your energy during the holidays.No perfection- just strategies that actually work your brain!In this video we cover: ✅ Why holidays feel so intense with ADHD ✅ How to simplify without losing joy ✅ A better way to look at your calendar ✅ Supporting executive functioning during busy seasons ✅ Delegation, automating, reducing decisions ✅ Building in recovery time ✅ Anchoring habits for emotional + physical regulation ✅ Self-compassion during a messy, beautiful season👇 Tell me in the comments: What helps YOU prevent overwhelm during the holidays?✨ If you're navigating ADHD and want support, coaching info is here: https://theadhdclaritycoach.comSubscribe for more practical ADHD tools and encouragement!⏱️ Timestamps00:00 — Welcome + holiday overwhelm is “both/and” 00:47 — The pressure ADHD brains feel this time of year 01:05 — Strategy #1: Simplify what actually matters 02:13 — Practical ways to simplify gift giving 02:55 — Why simplifying isn’t “all or nothing” 03:13 — Strategy #2: Look at your calendar differently 04:00 — Bird’s-eye view planning for energy budgeting 04:42 — Strategy #3: Support executive functioning 05:10 — Reduce decisions, delegate, automate, externalize 05:53 — Strategy #4: Build in recovery + buffer time 06:48 — Sensory overload + creating space to regulate 07:25 — Strategy #5: Create daily anchors 08:10 — Protecting sleep, food, hydration, meds, movement 08:45 — Strategy #6: Practice self-compassion 09:18 — “Good enough” holidays still count 09:45 — Share Your Ideas!