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The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast

Organising and Decluttering for our ADHD Brains

Mar 24, 2024
Professional organizer Vicky Silverthorn shares insights on decluttering for ADHD brains. Topics include OCD and ADHD, reframing simplicity, impact of decluttering on mental health, separating sentimentality and clutter, and easy ways to start organizing for an ADHD brain.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize the emotional attachment to clutter and differentiate between sentimental items for ADHD individuals.
  • Implement simplified organizational systems emphasizing space, flexibility, and mental well-being for effective decluttering.

Deep dives

Decluttering Sentimental Items

Vicki Silverthor, a professional organizer and entrepreneur, discussed the emotional aspects of decluttering sentimental items for individuals with ADHD. She highlighted the common challenges of sentimentality and how people often attribute sentimental value to items they've had for a long time, overshadowing truly meaningful possessions. By reframing the perception of sentimental items, individuals can distinguish between genuine sentimental pieces and belongings they merely owned for an extended period. Vicki emphasized the importance of decluttering for emotional well-being and shared strategies to help individuals navigate the process of letting go.

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