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Neuroinclusive Christmas, Finances, and Dealing with Loneliness.
In this episode, I share practical considerations for people going about festivities this holiday season, keeping in mind their neurodiverse loved ones, financial responsibility, and dealing with loneliness at this time.

Today's topic focuses on the holidays, including a neuro-inclusive Christmas, finances, and dealing with loneliness. With the holidays, It is important to still moderate your expenses, to avoid running into a shortage of funds going into the new year. Also, have the right coping mechanisms to deal with loneliness during this period.

While preparing for the holidays, there are provisions that you can make for neurodivergent loved ones as they have to deal with the pressures of societal norms in this period and sensory overload. Hence, arrangements should be made both at home and work since festivities would take place there. Additionally, when we identify things that make neurotypical individuals uncomfortable, we help them decompress by moving them away from the source of the nuisance.

The last quarter of the year provides ample opportunities to spend money by trying to take advantage of seasonal deals, getting holiday wear and decorations, or purchasing gifts for loved ones. One of the ways to remain financially steady through all the spending is to set aside a budget that is within your capacity, before the holiday season. It also helps to have an open dialogue on your plans for holiday expenses and the expectations of your loved ones. Applying certain budgeting practices like homemade meals or preparing much simpler gifts like a photo collage can go a long way. You may even just be honest about not having enough in that period. The most crucial aspect of this holiday is to prioritize spending time with loved ones much more than just money.

For people who are far away from loved ones and have no one around, maybe because they have travelled, it can be scary spending this time of the year alone. It is, however important to remember that this time of the year will pass, and people will come back. In the meantime, you may need to find activities you can do alone. These include reading a book, listening to a podcast, finding online friends, and going on websites like Meetup to find other people alone during Christmas. Some employers create meetups on Christmas day for people who are lonely during Christmas to interact with others.

Some people decide to spend Christmas alone intentionally. Studies show that one in six people in the UK is expected to spend the hol

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Christmas Special -Neuroinclusive Christmas, Finances, and Dealing with Loneliness