Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

Organizing Principles that Support ADHD

Jun 20, 2024

Discover key organizing principles for individuals with ADHD, focusing on function over perfection. Learn tips for maximizing vertical space and utilizing creative solutions like hooks and open bins. Understand the significance of ongoing organization and creating systems that suit your natural habits.

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Organizing is about function, not perfection; prioritize easy access and visibility of items.

Start small, focus on function over form, and create systems based on natural habits.

Deep dives

Decluttering Challenge Details and Progression

Embark on a decluttering challenge starting by removing just one item on the first day, gradually increasing up to eliminating 465 items by the end. Engage in live events, weekly support sessions, and a closing celebration to transform clutter into clarity. Clearing physical space enhances mental clarity, highlighting the transition from decluttering to organizing.

Intro

4min

Principles and Guidelines for Organizing Spaces with ADHD

5min

Organizing Tips for Individuals with ADHD

5min

Organizing Principles for Individuals with ADHD

8min

Reflecting on the Importance of Purposeful Organization

2min

This week on the show we dive into the key principles for getting and staying organized when you have ADHD, following up on our conversation last week about decluttering spaces.

We really want to drive home that organization is more about function than perfection. The whole point is being able to find what you need when you need it. We advise against buying organizing products without a clear purpose, because let's face it, they can just become more clutter.

Making things easy to access and see is super important. We recommend using shelves, racks, and step stools to make the most of your vertical space. Try not to overstuff your bins, so they stay easy to pull out. Creative solutions like hooks and open bins can work wonders for those of us with ADHD.

Remember, organizing is an ongoing process. Start small, focus on function over form, and create systems that work with your natural habits and tendencies – that's how you make them stick. As we like to say, for everything, there is a place … and for every place, there is a purpose.

(00:00) - Welcome to Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast
(01:49) - Organizing Principles

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Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

Organizing Principles that Support ADHD

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Decluttering Challenge Details and Progression

Principled Organizing Process and Behavioral Guidelines

Efficient Strategies for Functional Spaces and Accessibility

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