Happy Momentum Monday (on a Sunday)!

Let’s be real, these next four days are gonna be a lot.
The errands, the wrapping, the people-ing (so much people-ing 😅). And then, once the whirlwind of Christmas hits… we get tossed right into that weird blurry week where no one knows what day it is and meals are just cookies and leftover ham.

So today? We’re not trying to be productive heroes.
We’re just taking a tiny pause to prep future you for a softer landing.

🌚 It’s the Winter Solstice — aka the perfect ADHD reset moment.

The solstice marks the darkest day of the year, which makes it an oddly magical time to get just a little reflective. And no, I don’t mean a 2-hour journaling session with sage and a new moon ritual (unless that’s your thing, then go off, witchy queen).

Instead, try this:

🌀 Ask yourself:

What do I want to leave behind in 2025?
What energy do I want to carry into that in-between week after Christmas (and/or into 2026 if you have the capacity to think that far)?
What would help me feel like I’m landing, not crashing?

You can answer these in your notes app, a voice memo, or while hiding in the bathroom. No pressure, no overthinking. Just a moment to breathe and check in with yourself.

Why this matters for your ADHD brain:

During high-stimulation weeks like this one, our brains are already maxed out. We’re making eleventy-billion micro-decisions and trying not to forget the scissors/tape/gift tags/batteries for that one toy. 😵‍💫

But here’s the thing:
Taking 5–10 minutes now to prep for the “after” can help prevent the full-on crash that hits on December 26th. That post-holiday comedown is real — and it hits harder when we didn’t make space for ourselves ahead of time.

This isn’t about making a plan.
It’s about making a plan-ish. 💫

This Week’s Tiny ADHD-Friendly Habits:

Here are three low-effort actions that help you support your future self, without adding to your current overwhelm.

🧘‍♀️ 1. Brain Dump an After-Holiday Energy Plan(ish)

No big goals or resolutions. Just jot down:

How do I want next week to feel?
What would help me actually rest?
What am I saying “hell no” to in 2026 and what am I saying hell yes to?

🧺 2. Prep a Cozy Corner

This isn’t a full clean. Pick one small thing:

Clear a side table
Wash your favorite blanket
Make a “recovery” tea or snack stash

Future You will be SO grateful.

📅 3. Schedule One Thing for Dec 26th or 27th That’s Just for YOU

It could be:

A walk alone
A nap
A guilt-free day in pajamas
Turning your phone off for 2 hours

Put it in your calendar like it’s sacred. Because it is.

This Week’s Action Step:

Block out 20 minutes this week to think about your aftercare plan(ish).
Not a perfect plan. Just a moment of intention.

Your task:
💬 What’s one thing you’re leaving behind in 2025?
💫 And what’s one thing you want your “in-between” week to feel like?

You don’t have to wait until January 1st to reset.
You don’t even have to do anything big.
Sometimes, the pause is the progress.

So in the middle of the madness, give yourself this one small gift:
A pause. A plan(ish). A breath.

You’re doing enough. You ARE enough. Even now, even in the chaos.

Until next time,
Leah 🌶

P.S. Want help building a softer, saner plan for 2026 that actually works with your ADHD (not against it)? Let’s chat. I’ve got space for free coaching calls and would love to hear what’s on your mind.