Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins is a podcast dedicated to exploring the power of neurodiversity and sharing practical strategies for creating more inclusive opportunities in work and life. Hosted by Dr. Theresa Haskins, a diversity and inclusion expert, this podcast provides valuable guidance and inspiration for leaders and individuals looking to maximize strengths and think differently to create a more inclusive world.
Think Differently with Dr. Theresa Haskins
When Time Loses Shape: Holiday Anxiety and the Struggle to Rest
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We often look forward to time off — especially during the holidays — expecting rest and relief. But for many people, unstructured time doesn’t feel restorative at all. It feels disorienting.
In this episode, Dr. Theresa Haskins explores why holiday downtime can trigger anxiety, low mood, and a sense of drift, particularly for neurodivergent individuals and those with executive functioning differences. Drawing on behavioral psychology, executive function research, and lived experience, she explains how the sudden loss of routine disrupts nervous system regulation — and why this reaction is not a personal failure.
If time feels heavier or harder to hold during the holidays, this episode offers language, validation, and a more compassionate way to understand what’s happening.
