Take The Pressure Off This Holiday

Dear !fname,

For those of us that celebrate Christmas, the pressure is on! There's less than one week left to prepare for the holiday and, unless you're a Super ADDer who managed to get it all done early, then chances are you're feeling a little stressed right now.

One thing we all need to understand about life with adult ADD is that pressure and stress increase ADD symptoms and challenges. The more pressure you feel right now, the more you'll experience overwhelm, moodiness, disorganization, poor time management and lack of focus.

So the key to enjoying yourself this holiday is to find ways to take the pressure off. Here are some examples:

Problem: You still haven't mailed those Christmas cards.
Solution to Take the Pressure Off: Send e-cards.
Or: Send New Year's cards instead.

Problem: You haven't finished your Christmas shopping yet, and you dread the thought of enduring the mall crowds for hours this weekend.
Solution to Take the Pressure Off: Buy gift cards for the remaining people on your list.

Problem: You're hosting Christmas (or New Year's Eve) dinner even though you really don't feel like cooking this year.
Solution to Take the Pressure Off: Visit your local grocery store to order a pre-made meal that simply requires heating up.
Or: Move the party to a restaurant.

Problem: You love the idea of Christmas (or ANY holiday) with your family, but it's always difficult due to your ADD (among other things.)
Solution to Take the Pressure Off: Don't place any expectations on the day, or on yourself. No expectations means no disappointments.
And: Excuse yourself whenever you feel overwhelmed.
And: Relax. Enjoy yourself. Laugh off any ADD moments that arise. Whatever you do, don't beat yourself up on the holidays!

Do you have any other tips or ideas to take the pressure off? Is there anything in particular stressing you out right now? I invite you to share your thoughts on my blog at: http://www.experiencingaddvantages.com/2007/12/take-the-pressu.html

The Odd One Out Coaching Program is Filling Up!

For 6 consecutive weeks beginning in January, I'll be working with a small group of adults with ADD who want to learn how to be happy and successful by breaking the rules.

The ultimate objective of this coaching program is to arm you with a toolkit of skills that you can use to manage your ADD and move forward in life. You'll get the info, skills, and support to stop stressing out all the time and start enjoying your life.

Due to the high demand for this program, we are offering an afternoon and an evening section. Each section is limited to only 10 people.

Note: The evening section is already half full!

Would you like to know more? Then visit this page to find out all the details.

It's been some time since I've offered a group coaching program, and I'm really looking forward to working with a select group of ADDers who are ready to embrace the maverick within!

Once again, you can find out more about the program here: http://www.addmanagement.com/coaching/oddoneoutprogram.html

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Happy Holidays!

All My Best , Jennifer Koretsky, Founder, Head Coach & Chief Visionary Officer ADD Management Group, LLC