Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

What It Means to Stay Organized with ADHD

Jun 27, 2024
Discussing the challenges of maintaining organization with ADHD, emphasizing the importance of continuous effort and reframing limiting beliefs. Exploring strategies for personalized organization, recognizing red flags for disorganization, and implementing regular maintenance routines. Sharing tips for daily cleanups, declutter challenges, and preventing clutter accumulation in a two-story home. Reflecting on commitment and taking a break until August, while inviting listeners to support through Patreon for exclusive content.
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INSIGHT

Maintaining Organization with ADHD

  • Staying perfectly organized is unrealistic if you actively live in your space.
  • Re-organizing gets easier with each attempt, as prior decisions about item placement and value are already made.
ADVICE

Reframing Organizational Challenges

  • Reframe negative self-talk about organization; it's not failure, but a process.
  • Focus on functionality: Can you find what you need when you need it?
ADVICE

Recognizing When to Reorganize

  • Notice red flags like repurchasing lost items or cluttered surfaces.
  • Dedicate specific time blocks for clean-up, making it easier each time.
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