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In this episode, weâre talking about the holidays⊠ADHD-style. Because listen, December has a vibe, and itâs not always the cozy Hallmark-movie energy we wish it were. Schedules get weird, kids are extra hyped, expectations feel sky-high, and somehow youâre supposed to remember all the dates, all the gifts, and all the âfun little traditionsâ everyone else seems to pull off effortlessly. (Elf on the Shelf every night? Absolutely not. I can love your reels and also know I would melt into a puddle of anxiety trying to do that.)
I share some real-life moments from our own holiday chaos and the things that have helped my ADHD brain breathe a little easier this time of year. Think: lowering expectations, simplifying traditions, and choosing peace over performance. We talk about the pressure to âkeep up,â why ADHD brains struggle extra during the holidays, and how to manage your energy so youâre not running on fumes by Christmas morning.
This isnât about creating a picture-perfect holiday. Itâs about creating a warm, safe environment where your family actually enjoys being together â and where you donât lose yourself in the process.
Takeaways
- Lowering expectations is one of the biggest holiday stress-busters.
- Simpler traditions = easier on ADHD brains (and still magical).
- Predictability and routine help ground an overstimulated brain.
- Holiday pressure hits harder when your brain is already juggling noise.
- Energy management matters more than trying to âdo it all.â
- Creative adjustments make the season fun and doable.
- Your kids will remember the feeling, not the perfection.
Keywords
ADHD, holidays, stress management, parenting, holiday traditions, energy management, ADHD tips, family, holiday season, mental health
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In this episode, weâre talking about the holidays⊠ADHD-style. Because listen, December has a vibe, and itâs not always the cozy Hallmark-movie energy we wish it were. Schedules get weird, kids are extra hyped, expectations feel sky-high, and somehow youâre supposed to remember all the dates, all the gifts, and all the âfun little traditionsâ everyone else seems to pull off effortlessly. (Elf on the Shelf every night? Absolutely not. I can love your reels and also know I would melt into a puddle of anxiety trying to do that.)
I share some real-life moments from our own holiday chaos and the things that have helped my ADHD brain breathe a little easier this time of year. Think: lowering expectations, simplifying traditions, and choosing peace over performance. We talk about the pressure to âkeep up,â why ADHD brains struggle extra during the holidays, and how to manage your energy so youâre not running on fumes by Christmas morning.
This isnât about creating a picture-perfect holiday. Itâs about creating a warm, safe environment where your family actually enjoys being together â and where you donât lose yourself in the process.
Takeaways
- Lowering expectations is one of the biggest holiday stress-busters.
- Simpler traditions = easier on ADHD brains (and still magical).
- Predictability and routine help ground an overstimulated brain.
- Holiday pressure hits harder when your brain is already juggling noise.
- Energy management matters more than trying to âdo it all.â
- Creative adjustments make the season fun and doable.
- Your kids will remember the feeling, not the perfection.
Keywords
ADHD, holidays, stress management, parenting, holiday traditions, energy management, ADHD tips, family, holiday season, mental health
Support the show
đ„ Get Your Dopamine Hit List đđŒ
đ Never Miss a Quick Win. đ Join the Quick Wins Newsletter!
Our Website! TheADHDmom.com
Follow us on INSTAGRAM: @quickwinsadhdmoms
Find us on YOUTUBE
Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn
Jessica is a Creative wife & mom of 3 from Northwest Pennsylvania. When not recording the podcast or distracting herself from work... she is a leadership coach & voiceover artist at Jessica Lewis Voice.