392 The Weekend Trap: Why Free Time Sends ADHD Brains into a Spiral

About this episode

This episode explores why unstructured weekends can be overwhelming for those with ADHD and offers strategies to create more enjoyable free time.

“Why do I look forward to the weekend all week… and then completely fall apart when it gets here?” If your weekends start with hope and end with overwhelm, guilt, or total shutdown—welcome to the club! In this episode, I’m breaking down why unstructured time is uniquely challenging for ADHD brains … and how to create weekends that actually feel good (without turning them into a rigid, miserable schedule). Watch this episode on YouTube Want help with your ADHD? Join FOCUSED ! Have questions for Kristen? Call 1.833.281.2343 Hang out with Kristen on Instagram and TikTok See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

People in this episode

Host: Kristen

Topics covered

• ADHD
• weekend challenges
• unstructured time
• mental health

Keywords

• free time
• overwhelm
• guilt
• shutdown
• weekend planning

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