We've Got the "Eat" and "Drink" Parts of the Holidays Down, but the "Be Merry" Part? Not So Much

We are excited to share that René Brooks is continuing her guest-hosting of Distraction through November and December! Today René is joined by Liz Lewis, an ADHD coach, writer and advocate to help all of us enjoy the holidays a little bit more. "If the pressure to perform all of the holiday pageantry is on you, this message is for you," our guest-host says in this episode. A never-ending to-do list, holiday shopping for days, pressure from family, impromptu invites... the list of stressors around this time of year can be incredibly overwhelming. Through today's conversation, René and Liz hope to help you put some of the fun back in the holidays, with some simple ideas on how to make this time of year less stressful and maybe even enjoyable. (We have hope!!) You can reach Liz Lewis by sending her an email.  You can find René's helpful workbook, From Hell to Holiday, HERE.   We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE TO TAKE OUR LISTENER SURVEY. Or write an email or record a voice memo and send it to [email protected].   Distraction is sponsored by Landmark College in Putney, Vermont.  It's the college for students who learn differently! Landmark offers comprehensive supports for students with ADHD and other learning differences, both on campus and online. Learn more HERE! Distraction welcomes Black Girl, Lost Keys blog creator, René Brooks, as our guest host for ADHD Awareness Month! René is an ADHD coach, writer and advocate who also has ADHD herself. From Black Girl, Lost Keys website: René Brooks is a late-life ADHD success story. After being diagnosed 3 times as a child (7, 11 and 25) she was finally able to get the treatment she deserved. René decided that her passion for helping others sirhould be put toward peopl with this disorder who are struggling in silence or shame. She started Black Girl, Lost Keys to empower Black women with ADHD and show them how to live well with the condition.