When the Holiday Spending Hangover Hits: What to do when the bill arrives.
The magic fades fast in January. One minute you’re soaking in the joy of Christmas, and the next your phone buzzes with a credit card alert that stops you cold. If the holiday hangover has hit your finances hard, you’re not alone—and it doesn’t mean you failed.
It’s the Wiring.
Just like a flickering light that keeps returning no matter how many times you change the bulb, emotional spending isn’t about the surface problem, it’s about the wiring underneath. For ADHD brains, that wiring includes lower dopamine levels that make shopping feel like relief from stress, boredom, or loneliness. This post unpacks why emotional spending happens, how it becomes a coping mechanism, and what it really takes to break the cycle without shame or blame.
From Spontaneous Chaos to Secure Control: Cher’s ADHD Money Shift
When Cher first started coaching, money felt chaotic—bills slipped through the cracks, spending was impulsive, and savings never stuck. Through ADHD-friendly budgeting, weekly check-ins, and mindset shifts, she transformed from “Carefree and Spontaneous” to “Planning and Security.” Learn how small systems can bring consistency, confidence, and control to your finances.