Episode 328: Holiday Stress & ADHD: 5 Coping Strategies for a Calmer Season

In Episode You Will Discover:

• What the typical holiday stress curve looks like for ADHD brains
• How to soften the buildup of stress and overwhelm
• Practical examples, mindset shifts, and strategies you can use

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• Discover your Overwhelm Type (Free Quiz!)
• Episode on Self-Compassion Episode 145: How To Overcome Intrusive Thoughts When You Have ADHD
• Burnout by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski

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Chapter Outline

00:00 Introduction: Holiday Stress and ADHD

02:18 Understanding the Holiday Stress Curve

08:46 Strategy 1: Good, Better, Best Framework

12:55 Strategy 2: What If It Were Easy?

15:39 Strategy 3: If-Then Planning

19:10 Strategy 4: Navigating the Peak Phase - Completing the Stress Cycle

23:55 Strategy 5: Post-Holiday Crash - Practicing Radical Self-Compassion

27:42 Conclusion