Organizing with ADHD
Organization and Action Steps to Organize with ADHD
Some women with ADHD may feel that they just can’t get organized. Here are a few tips and strategies that will empower you to get and stay organized. A tip for those with ADHD is to break tasks into manageable steps. Focus on completing one step at a time. Women often set the tone for a household. By managing your home efficiently, you’ll cut down on unnecessary steps and a lot of chaos. Look to The Uncluttered Life’s Declutter Deck® for tips and tricks about home organization.
Organization
ADHD can make it hard to maintain focus on organizing tasks for an extended period of time.
You may frequently misplace items or forget where you put them. This causes significant amounts of time searching for lost items. To reduce this, think about a consistent place to put your things. It will be the best trick you’ll learn to manage your possessions.
You may prioritize immediate desires over long-term goals, leading to impulse buying or overspending. Consider what you are trying to achieve on a long-term basis.
It’s easy to lose track of time when you have ADHD. Don’t forget to set a timer if you need help with this.
Focus on your health and well-being above everything else. You may put in excess effort to meet expectations or maintain high standards. This may be at the expense of your mental health.
Action Steps
Limit the things that distract you. For example, designate a specific time and place where you are less likely to be interrupted or distracted. Turn off notifications so you can stay focused.
Create visual organization systems. Use transparent or clear containers. That way, you can easily see what is inside each of them.
Arrange items in a visually logical way. That means putting together similar items and by the frequency of their use.
Recognize the motivation behind impulse behaviors. For example, avoid situations or environments that trigger impulse shopping tendencies. Increase your awareness of your behaviors and emotional and psychological triggers.
Practice self-care and compassion. Give yourself credit for your accomplishments. Focus on progress rather than striving for perfection. Give yourself permission to take breaks in between projects.