Shownotes
If December already feels like you’re sprinting through wet concrete, this episode is your deep breath. Christmas asks ADHD mums to hold the magic and the mess — late-night wrapping, invisible labour, the Boxing Day guilt hangover — and still somehow feel like we’re not doing enough.
This is the story of the year Jane finally said: good enough is enough. And maybe this is the year you get to say it too.
💡 What We Cover
- Why ADHD brains don’t recognise ‘done’
- The difference between maximising vs satisficing (and why one burns you out)
- The ADHD tax of “perfect Christmas” expectations
- How our reward loop drives over-performing and overwhelm
- How to recognise your internal ding — when good enough is actually safe
💬 For You If
- You’re carrying the emotional load + logistics + all the extras no one sees
- You keep adding “just one more thing” to your already impossible list
- You feel guilty resting, stopping, or being less “magical”
- You need permission to drop the bar, not raise it
🎄 Resources & Mentions
✨ Festive F*ck It Plan — your calm, realistic December planner
📘 The Paradox of Choice — Barry Schwartz on maximisers vs satisficers
🆓 Free Resource: The Energy Accounting PDF
🔗 Related Episodes
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