I Have ADHD Podcast 318 The Real Reason You Can’t Get Organized (And What To Do About It)
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Jun 3, 2025 Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? You’re not alone! Discover that it's not laziness but executive dysfunction causing the chaos. Learn how emotional regulation can be your secret weapon for organizing. Unpack the ties between trauma and clutter, and find out what Marie Kondo got right—and wrong. Explore an ADHD-friendly 3-pile system that works, tackle decision fatigue, and redefine what 'organized enough' really means. Say goodbye to guilt and hello to practical strategies that empower. Embrace the mess; it’s part of your journey!
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Otto's Post-Work Struggle
- Otto struggles with transitioning from teacher mode to dad mode after work due to ADHD brain challenges.
- He feels dysregulated and overwhelmed, impacting his ability to support his family effectively.
Create Decompression Buffer
- Prioritize self-compassion and recognize transitioning between roles is hard for ADHD brains.
- Carve out decompression time and negotiate with your partner for mutual breaks.
ADHD's Impact on Organization
- ADHD affects executive functions like organization, planning, and prioritization causing clutter and chaos.
- Emotional regulation and task initiation difficulties also impede organizing abilities.
