ADHD Experts Podcast 520- How to Organize a Messy Home: Strategies for Clutter and Stress in ADHD Families
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Sep 24, 2024 Tracy McCubbin, founder of Declutterfly and best-selling author, shares her expertise on decluttering for families with ADHD. She emphasizes tailored organizing systems to tackle emotional attachments to belongings. The discussion covers strategies for decluttering challenging spaces and the importance of motivation in the organizing process. Tracy encourages a collaborative approach to managing clutter and reassures that organization is morally neutral, focusing on creating a peaceful home environment.
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Emotional Attachment to Stuff
- Decluttering is difficult primarily because we are emotionally attached to our belongings.
- We impart meaning to our possessions, making it hard to let go.
Clutter as Delayed Decisions
- Clutter is essentially delayed decision-making, often due to the many choices each item presents.
- This is especially challenging for individuals with ADHD.
Separate Tasks
- Separate decluttering, organizing, and cleaning into distinct tasks.
- Declutter first, then organize, and finally clean to avoid feeling overwhelmed.
