How to Overcome Impulsiveness Over the Holidays

We all picture different things when we think about the holidays. Some people think about family and food, others think about putting up all those sparking lights and some people think about the shopping - but one thing we all probably think about is all the things we have to do. Find the full show notes at HackingYourADHD.com/podcast/holiday This Episode's Top Tips

• Pick and choose your events - let your mantra become "I'll have to check my calendar"
• Prioritize self-care by adding it to your calendar
• Have escape routes planned for events that might overwhelm you - identify your co-conspirators to get you out of the worst situations
• Your best weapon against impulsiveness is forethought - knowing when you are most impulsive let's you come up with strategies to curb that impulsiveness
• Be kind to yourself and cut yourself some slack