24/12/2025
I just wanted to wish you a peaceful Christmas—and thank you for being part of ADDvantage Hypnotherapy.
I’ll be honest: I’ve never really loved Christmas.
The rush, the noise, the social intensity, the pressure to be “on.” With ADHD—and strong sensory sensitivity—it can all feel like too much. Growing up in a very large family only amplified that. Christmas was rarely relaxing.
Over time, I’ve learned to approach it differently. I simplify. I pace myself. And I see many of my clients do the same once they let go of the idea that they should be constantly available or endlessly sociable.
I recently read an article in New Scientist that put this beautifully into words. The research showed that as little as 15-30 minutes of intentional time alone per day can significantly improve how relaxed and fulfilled people feel over Christmas.
Now you might be thinking "But I don't have that long to spend alone at Christmas!". But the good news is - you don't need to. In fact, short periods of focused me time spread out through the day can be much more effective!
And if you're still feeling a twinge of guilt for looking after yourself, then check out what the author Thuy-Vy Nguyen wrote:
“Solitude in this case isn’t avoidance, but instead a way to regulate.”
This is the part I think really matters—especially if you’re neurodivergent.
Healthy solitude isn’t the opposite of connection. It’s what makes connection possible! When your nervous system has space to settle, you can engage more fully, more genuinely, and without resentment or overwhelm.
It might be a quiet cup of tea, a few minutes of breathing, or briefly stepping away to reset. And if you’ve learned self-hypnosis with me, you already know how powerful even one or two minutes can be.
If not, here’s a short video you can use anytime - 5 minutes of Hypnotic Relaxation with yours truly:
https://youtu.be/SGUiGONjdXs?si=A0ZGy0BE10_i-YC6
Or if you feel anxious, learn this simple but powerful technique that I will teach you in just 2 minutes:
https://youtu.be/vnkvaZnPoT4?si=kzJXkVpWPQ94Djr_
I hope this gives you permission to let go of the guilt and take care of your nervous system this Christmas.
I’ll look forward to reconnecting in 2026. We reopen on February 2nd, and I’d love to support you in making the year ahead calmer, clearer, and more sustainable.
Warm wishes,
Jamie Vasilyan
https://www.hypnosisforadhd.com