Summer is supposed to feel lighter… but for many ADHD brains, it often brings unexpected overwhelm. If your mental tabs are overflowing and you're already spinning in indecision about plans, commitments, and scheduling, this episode is your permission slip to do summer differently.

Tune into Episode 358 and discover:

• Why summer creates unexpected cognitive overload for ADHD brains
• The four-container method that gets everything out of your head and into a clear, calm action plan. You can finally stop carrying it all alone.
• A non-negotiable ADHD scheduling support, and exactly how to protect it on your calendar
• A Decision making approach that breaks through the decision spin cycle
• Real scripts for saying no so you can save your energy for your full-body-yes moments

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00:00 Summer Overwhelm Signs

02:43 Why Summer Hits Hard

05:23 Tip One Brain Dump

10:06 Four Containers Method

14:10 Tip Two Protect Buffers

17:07 Tip Three One Decision

22:35 Tip Four Opt Out

26:16 Recap Start Small

27:48 Wrap Up And Quiz