Setting goals with ADHD often feels like trying to build a house without a blueprint. Our latest blog post offers a simpler approach that works with your brain instead of against it.
You'll discover the "3-1-Now" framework - a straightforward method for setting goals without the overwhelm that typically comes with traditional planning systems.
We explore how to work with your ADHD traits rather than fighting them, and why you don't need to wait for January to make meaningful changes.
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The holiday season often brings a whirlwind of activities, emotions, and expectations, leaving many feeling overwhelmed, especially women with ADHD. As the holiday celebrations amplify everyday demands, intensified emotions can be challenging to manage. Social events, disrupted routines, extra planning tasks, and heightened sensory input can overload an already full emotional regulation system, making it crucial to find effective strategies for coping.
Practical strategies to manage holiday stress include scheduling "Decision-Free" days to give yourself emotional breathing space and setting up a "Holiday Command Center" to organize tasks and events. It's also helpful to prepare a "No" template for declining invitations, reducing stress and maintaining social boundaries without the emotional weight of spontaneity. These approaches are designed to allow you to handle the season's demands while prioritizing your well-being.
Read more...Emotional dysregulation is a common experience among women with ADHD, characterized by intense, swift, and sometimes unpredictable emotions. It's essential to recognize that our brains process emotions differently, leading to strong reactions that may seem overwhelming but are manageable. Identifying the triggers of such intense emotional responses by tracking your emotional highs and lows can serve as a foundation for cultivating self-awareness and beginning the journey toward emotional stability.
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