Re-entry anxiety is real, especially for neurodivergent adults. Discover how buffer days can protect your executive function and make travel truly restorative.

The task avalanche is all the stuff that you suddenly feel the need to do at the very last minute. It’s always unplanned, stressful, and often makes us late. This experience is incredibly common for neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD who face executive function gaps.

Many neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD, struggle with the executive function skill of planning.

Table of Contents When Should I Start Packing? Use Digital Tools Plan your Outfits The Neurodivergent Packing Guide Don’t Forget Technology and Toiletries! Hi Friend, Most neurodivergent adults I know struggle to pack. Packing requires excellent executive functions. Think about it -- planning, organization, decision-making, working memory, and sustained attention are needed. Plus, packing isn’t fun…at all. Do you procrastinate packing? Is the thought of packing overwhelming?