Recognize the difference between cleaning, decluttering, and organizing for effective household management.
Prioritize decluttering to reduce inventory before organizing spaces, simplifying the process and maintaining a clutter-free environment.
Deep dives
Key Points on Cleaning, Decluttering, and Organizing
Cleaning is distinct from decluttering and organizing. The speaker shared a personal experience of considering these tasks as the same thing until realizing the differences. Through a blog post by Dana K. White, the distinction between decluttering and cleaning became clear. Focusing on decluttering first before cleaning was found to be a more effective approach.
Simplifying the decluttering process
The episode emphasized the importance of reducing inventory before organizing or cleaning spaces. By simplifying the decluttering process and focusing on getting rid of excess items, individuals can achieve a clearer space with less effort. This approach helps in maintaining a clutter-free environment and avoiding overwhelming cleaning tasks.
Efficiency versus Completion
The discussion highlighted the pitfalls of seeking efficiency in decluttering and cleaning. The speaker pointed out that the quest for efficiency can lead to perfectionism or analysis paralysis in individuals with ADHD. Instead, emphasizing the completion of tasks over efficiency can enhance productivity and reduce overwhelm.
Harnessing Small Time Commitments for Decluttering
Utilizing short intervals of time, like five to ten minutes, for decluttering tasks was recommended as a practical approach. By breaking down decluttering into manageable segments, individuals can make incremental progress without feeling overwhelmed. Embracing small time commitments and avoiding procrastination were key strategies discussed in the episode.
Hey team, this week I’m talking with one of my favorite people Roxie Martin - I got to know Roxie back when I was doing ADDmin work for the ADHD reWired Coaching and Accountability groups. Since then we’ve become fast friends and frequently check in with each other.
Recently we were talking about Roxie’s decluttering coaching, and I thought this would be an excellent topic for the show because cleaning and decluttering are things that just always seem to come up.
In this episode, we talk about the difference between cleaning, decluttering, and organizing - we get into the specifics of how we can be more effective in our cleaning, how we can better approach declutting, and a whole lot more. Support me on Patreon Feel free to ask me a question on my Contact Page Find the full show note at HackingYourADHD.com/134 Be sure to check out https://www.roxiemartincoaching.com/
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
