Greetings!
22 days until Christmas!
Are you saying OH NO or have you been doing a little everyday and feeling like it is fairly under control?
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| Words from Deb |
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Turning the Holiday vacation days into ADHD Joys
If you are in and ADHD household and the non-ADDer you read the title of the post and said, Yeah RIGHT!!
If you are the ADHD mom you also said, RIGHT!!
Well what if instead of looking at the negative side of ADHD and the Holidays if we looked at the positive side of ADHD and the Holidays, how would that change your perspective or your expectations?
We know that our ADDer's will be over excited, over stimulated, saying yes to everything, lacking sleep, and becoming bored so.... Read more
My wish for each of you is that you create a new memory of this holiday that celebrates the gift you find in your ADHD and the positive things that it brings to the people you touch
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Coach Deb |
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 Whether you are an extrovert (you get energy by being with people) or you are an introvert (you need alone time to get your energy back) we all need to take care of ourselves during this hectic month.
- Get plenty of rest
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Be realistic about what you can and cannot do
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Don't try to do it all (share the chores)
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Schedule me time or down time
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Eat something before you go to a party (helps reduce the temptations)
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Eat regular balanced meals
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If you are the extrovert in the family be aware of the needs of your introverts (give them space and down time)
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If you are the introvert create a signal with your extrovert to say I have had enough it is time to go (agree before you get to the event how long you want to stay)
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Get your 5 proteins a day
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Extroverts pay attention to the hosts so you do not over stay your welcome
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Help each other with social cues
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Remember to take your meds if you take them
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Share your humor and your joy with those around you. |
| Budget Strategies for the New Year |
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Did you put some holiday gifts on your Credit Card?
If you used your credit card here are some tips for 2009
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| Last minute gifts |
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| Online orders needs to be ordered by Saturday December 13th.
Make sure the site is secure by checking for either a picture of a padlock in the lower right hand corner or web address starts with https:// s=secure when you check out.
Need last minute gifts for someone with ADHD? Check out www.myaddstore.com
it has great categories such as distracted, artistic, hyper, ECT.
- Gift of small tape recorder
- Tape recorder pen for students (at Target)
- Key hanger
- Front door organizer for keys, phones, bills
- Vibrating alarm watch
- Moving alarm clock
- Clapper
If you need shop for those last minute gifts for those in your life without ADD try..
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| Happy Holidays Have on Hand |
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Some things to have on hand during the holidays.
- Nuts to munch for protein
- String cheese for last minute pick me up (great to throw in pocket for shopping with the kids or those that forget to eat)
- Peanut butter (great on celery, apples, or crackers)
- Spaghetti sauce for the last minute dinner
- V-Infusion fruit juice (the only way I get vegetables into my grandson without him knowing)
- Daily vitamins that contain Omega 3 or Flintstones vitamins with brain compounds
- A Smile :0)
- A large portion of patience
- One acknowledgment for each member of your family every day
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| Help Others Understand ADHD |
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| Share correct information with those that don't belive in ADHD or have little or no information about ADHD and want to learn
CHADD recently sent out a new letter with resources to help you talk about ADHD. You can also share your story or send them to NRC Web site ... take a look |
