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Happy Momentum Monday (on a Sunday)! 

Welcome back to Momentum Monday! Now that we’ve got a Holiday Head Start and survived November, this week we’re jumping into December by tackling a big holiday task that can pile on the pressure: gift-giving.

When it comes to finding the “perfect” gift, ADHD brains often hit a wall of indecision, distraction, or total overwhelm (and of course, the dreaded last minute scramble). But as per usual, we’re not going for perfect this season—we’re going for simple (yet magical). This week, let’s take the guesswork out of gift-giving with a few ADHD-friendly ways to make the process easier and (dare I say?) maybe even a little fun.

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Why This Works for ADHD Brains:

Less mental clutter, more focus. By simplifying our approach to gifts, we save on decision fatigue, reduce stress, and avoid that sneaky holiday time crunch. Instead of the “everything for everyone” gift-giving marathon, we’re narrowing our choices and saving mental energy for more important holiday moments.

Key Tips for Gift-Giving with Less Stress:

1. Pick Go-To Gift Themes
   Instead of brainstorming every gift from scratch, pick a few gift themes that work for everyone (think: cozy blankets, favorite books, gift cards, or food baskets). This keeps it simple and makes shopping so much easier. I also encourage you to look for things people actually need or at least will USE. Gone are the days of buying just to buy, no matter how much dopamine that incites. 
2. Set a Budget for Gifts
   We all know impulse shopping is real, especially with holiday deals tempting us everywhere! Setting a loose budget for gifts can help you stick to your plan and avoid overspending. (It’s nt worth it, you know it isn’t)!
3. Batch Your Shopping
   Dedicate one or two days for shopping to avoid the dreaded last-minute rush. Whether you’re online or in-person, batching your shopping saves time, energy, and helps you feel more organized.

Action Step for This Week:

Take a few minutes to list your people, as well as a few go-to gift categories, then assign a category or idea to each person on your list. This small step now will save so much time (and stress!) later.

P.S. If you want to go even deeper on this and other holiday sanity-savers, don’t forget to sign up for my Surviving the Holidays workshop on December 2nd. We’ll dive into practical strategies for making this season ADHD-friendly, with ways to keep you sane, even if the holidays get chaotic.

Catch you next week for more holiday tips to keep you cool, calm, and collected through the season!

Leah