“Hacks for the Holidays… and How AI Can Save Your Sanity”

If the holidays feel like a group project you didn’t sign up for, today’s episode is for you.

In Episode 24, we’re ditching “Pinterest perfect” and aiming for possible.
ADHD brains + solo living + December = a lot.
So here’s an episode full of shortcuts, hacks, permission slips, and some AI magic to make the season lighter.

🎁 What We Cover in This Episode

❤️ Part 1: 17 ADHD-Friendly Holiday Hacks

From gifting shortcuts to décor minimalism to surviving grocery stores, you’ll learn:

• How to pick ONE universal gift for half your list
• Why experiences beat stuff (especially for kids!)
• The magic of a gift drawer
• Why gift cards absolutely count as gifts
• How to decorate using just ONE bin
• Hosting tricks that take 10 minutes
• Why multitasking will make you cry (and what to do instead)

🤖 Part 2: Let AI Carry Half the Load

Perfect for ADHD brains that are done for the year.
We talk about using AI for:

• Holiday card messages
• Writing polite declines and boundary scripts
• Gift planning and kid-specific ideas
• Meal planning and grocery lists
• Travel prep checklists
• Focus, timers, and prioritizing
• Turning your brain dump into an organized plan

📘 Part 3: Easy, ADHD-Friendly AI Primer

Learn how to:

• Think of AI like your enthusiastic checklist-loving intern
• Pick ONE AI tool based on what you already use
• Write prompts using Christine’s simple formula
• Ask AI to plan events, meals, holidays, and more
• Use tone, role-assignment, and details to get better results

Includes a full example prompt for planning a cozy six-person holiday dinner!

✨ Key Takeaways

• Holiday success has NOTHING to do with how “magical” things look
• Fewer decisions = a calmer ADHD brain
• You can absolutely opt OUT of anything that drains you
• AI can help you write, plan, organize, and breathe
• You don’t have to suffer your way through December

💛 About Your Host

I’m Christine Dunning, Master Certified Life Coach and your guide through the wild, wonderful world of ADHD solo living. If this episode helped you, please leave a rating or review — it truly helps! Find me at twocatscoaching.com!