61. Christmas Is the Finish Line — And ADHD Mums Are Crawling There

If you’re already running on caffeine and obligation — this one’s for you. December has a way of convincing ADHD mums that magic only counts if it hurts. But what if “good enough” was actually enough?

This week, Jane shares the story of the Christmas she finally stopped performing for everyone else — and started living it for herself.

💡 What We Cover

• Why ADHD brains struggle to know when to stop
• The difference between maximising and satisfying
• How burnout hides under “just one more thing”
• The real cost of the ADHD tax at Christmas
• Why rest isn’t lazy — it’s regulation

💬 For You If

• You’re drowning in invisible labour and still feel behind
• You keep adding “just one more thing” to your list
• You’ve ever spent more money, energy or guilt than you had
• You need permission to stop — before you collapse

🧠 Resources & References

• 🎄 Festive F*ck It Plan – Your ADHD-friendly Christmas plan: fewer tasks, more peace, and an actual vision for your Christmas too.
• 🎄 Listener Question Form – Want to submit a question for the next episode? Share anonymously here.
• 📚 Barry Schwartz – The Paradox of Choice
• 🆓 Free Resource: The Energy Accounting PDF (Free Download)
• Kit Available: Managing Overwhelm During Busy Seasons

🔗 Related Episodes

• S2 E60 Stop People-Pleasing: The ADHD Mum’s Guide to Boundaries, Balance, and Breaking Free
• S3 E17 QUICK RESET: How We Survive the 3–6PM Sh*t Show When Kids Are Coming Down Off Meds
• S3 E61 Unhealthy Habits & ADHD: Why We Get Stuck & How to Shift

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