What about how ADHD adults deal with clutter?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ultimately, though, I know the question you really want answered is, \u201cHow can I get rid of the clutter in my house \/ office and maintain it in a way that works with my ADHD?\u201d And you\u2019ve tried plenty of techniques without a lot of success or you would not be reading this right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While the exact path is going to be different for everyone, you can start by first answering the question, \u201cWhat do I want my space<\/strong> to look like when it is good enough<\/strong> and works for me<\/strong>?\u201d If you need help answering this question, check out my last post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, when you are clear on the outcome you want, you can choose some of the techniques below that will work best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you are first starting out you may find it daunting because you are trying to keep up with your current stuff and deal with all the old stuff at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The trick is to deal<\/strong> with the backlog as a project<\/strong>. And concurrently experiment with initiating a new habit or two to keep the clutter from building up again (more on this below\u2026).<\/p>\n\n\n\n To get a handle on the backlog the first step<\/strong> is to choose one room<\/strong> to start and separate all items into the following 4 piles \/ boxes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Then, when you\u2019ve finished one room, go on to the next room \u2014 rinse and repeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, you\u2019ll also need to decide on a time<\/strong> otherwise it will likely just remain a good idea, right? You may decide to binge clean and do a big chunk at once. Alternatively, if you\u2019re short on time, you may decide to do a few short sprints 1-2 times a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key is to just keep the ball rolling…<\/p>\n\n\n\n The next step<\/strong>, after dividing all your stuff, is to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, you may create a launching pad<\/strong> (small table works) by the door where you put everything (purse, briefcase, keys etc.) you need to get out the door in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTip #1 – Treat Your Backlog as a Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Tip #2 – Create a Place and Habit for All the Items You Want to Keep<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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