How to organize your life with adhd4/2/2023 ![]() Ease of Use (make sure things are easy to access)ĭon't underestimate how simple this sounds-it's really effective to put a little bit of extra thought into where and how to store items you decide to keep.Proximity (put things near where they will be used).Once you've decided what to keep, and are on the path to maintenance, it's time to take things to the next level of detail and C.O.P.E: When we continually minimize the amount of items in a space, maximize the use of the available space, and pay attention to keeping it maintained, we have a plan to keep things organized and peaceful. Order is a constant process, fluid and changeable, and there is joy in the journey. Start small, with one area at a time, and tackle your home surface by surface, closet by closet. Learn to maximize the way space is used and take advantage of the available space you have. ![]() Think in terms of 4 piles: trash, recycling, keep or donate. ![]() This can be a friend, or a paid organizer. This is easier said than done with ADHD in the mix, so consider finding a “Body Double” who will help you purge, and then you do the same for her. Minimizeįind some peace in your hectic life, you must minimize. To reduce clutter and create some breathing room, set a goal to tackle the 3 M's: Minimize, Maximize, & Maintain. We are overwhelmed by the mere thought of where to start. When we do decide to buckle-down and get organized, many of us lack the ability to create order out of chaos, to choose the right system of containers & tools. Consequently, surfaces are covered and piles accumulate. This is especially true of the flood of stuff in our homes. ![]() We can't or don't exercise the discipline needed to make quick, in-the-moment decisions and follow-through on making them happen. Nowadays, we move so fast we are often distracted. The solution I use with my clients: the 3 M's will help you COPE.Ĭlutter represents deferred decisions. ![]() In a world filled with so much information, literally at our fingertips, how do we narrow our focus to practical and applicable tools for our daily lives? And how is that different in the world of ADHD? ![]()
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