{"id":21013,"date":"2025-06-06T10:22:55","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T14:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/?p=21013"},"modified":"2025-06-13T11:30:43","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T15:30:43","slug":"adhd-disorganization-fixes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-disorganization-fixes\/","title":{"rendered":"Still Disorganized With ADHD? Four Ways to Get On Track"},"content":{"rendered":"<div itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/AudioObject\"><meta itemprop=\"name\" content=\"Still Disorganized With ADHD? Four Ways to Get On Track\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2025-06-06T10:22:55-04:00\" \/><meta itemprop=\"encodingFormat\" content=\"audio\/mpeg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT14M56S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"\nEpisode Summary\n\n\n\nFeel organized on the outside but chaotic behind the scenes? In this episode, I\u2019ll unpack four hidden ADHD trouble spots \u2014 like email overload, scattered to-do lists, and time blindness \u2014 that quietly fuel disorganization. You\u2019ll ...\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/scattered_focused_done\/content.blubrry.com\/scattered_focused_done\/Still_Disorganized_With_ADHD-4_Ways_to_Get_on_Track.mp3\" \/><meta itemprop=\"contentSize\" content=\"14.5\" \/><iframe src=\"https:\/\/player.blubrry.com\/?media_url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.blubrry.com%2Fscattered_focused_done%2Fcontent.blubrry.com%2Fscattered_focused_done%2FStill_Disorganized_With_ADHD-4_Ways_to_Get_on_Track.mp3&amp;modern=1&amp;podcast_link=https%3A%2F%2Fmarlacummins.com%2Fstage2026%2Fadhd-disorganization-fixes%2F#mode-Light&border-8D4599&progress-8D4599\" scrolling=\"no\" width=\"100%\" height=\"165\" frameborder=\"0\" id=\"blubrryplayer-1\" class=\"blubrryplayer\" title=\"Blubrry Podcast Player\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Feel organized on the outside but chaotic behind the scenes? In this episode, I\u2019ll unpack four hidden ADHD trouble spots \u2014 like email overload, scattered to-do lists, and time blindness \u2014 that quietly fuel disorganization. You\u2019ll explore simple, ADHD-friendly strategies for managing your time, memory, mood, and tasks, so you can stop spinning and feel more in control. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What You\u2019ll Learn About Fixing Hidden ADHD Chaos:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why decision fatigue \u2014 not disorganization \u2014 may be the real inbox culprit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How to reduce mental clutter by choosing the right task system for you<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simple ways to support ADHD working memory (instead of relying on it)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why your calendar needs buffer time \u2014 and how to build it in<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How self-talk can shift emotional overwhelm into meaningful momentum<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transcript: More Strategies for ADHD Disorganization<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"introduction-when-things-look-fine-but-feel-chaotic\">Why does life feel chaotic even when things look fine?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[00:03]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ever feel like you&#8217;ve built an outer life that seems okay\u2014you&#8217;re getting things done, showing up for others, making it all work\u2014but behind the scenes, maybe it&#8217;s held together with sticky notes, half-finished lists, and sheer willpower?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that sounds familiar, you&#8217;re not alone. And the good news? There&#8217;s a way through that doesn&#8217;t involve becoming someone you&#8217;re not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re listening to <em>Scattered, Focused, Done \u2013 Reimagining Productivity with ADHD<\/em>, and I&#8217;m Marla Cummins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is part two of our conversation about what I call the messy back end\u2014the hidden clutter, dropped balls, and unfinished admin that pile up behind the scenes, even when you look like you&#8217;ve got it all together on the outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Part 1, I talked about why this happens\u2014especially for high performers with ADHD\u2014and how to start rebuilding with strategies around initiation and planning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today, we&#8217;re going to cover four more executive function areas where things often break down: organization, working memory, time management, and emotional regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-disorganization-really-means\">What does it really mean to be organized with ADHD?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[01:19]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&#8217;s get into it. Let&#8217;s shift to organization. And just to be clear, I&#8217;m not talking about Instagram-worthy pantries or color-coded folders. What I mean is simple: being able to find what you need, when you need it\u2014consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&#8217;s take email as an example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your inbox feels like a disaster zone, you might think it&#8217;s because you&#8217;re not organized enough. But the real issue often isn\u2019t how you organize your inbox\u2014it\u2019s not having a process that works for you around when to check it and how to make decisions about each message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because let&#8217;s be honest: one of the biggest barriers to email isn&#8217;t the volume\u2014it&#8217;s the decision fatigue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You open your inbox, see a message, and think,<br \/>\u201cOh, I&#8217;ll deal with that later.\u201d<br \/>Not because you&#8217;re careless, but because your brain is already juggling so much, and pausing to decide what to do with each email can feel like just too much to do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-email-becomes-overwhelming\">Why do emails and small admin tasks pile up?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[02:28]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what happens? You skim for the urgent stuff and the rest piles up for\u2014yes\u2014later. But \u201clater\u201d never really comes, because what you really mean is just \u201cnot now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The solution? You need a system that works for how you operate best. Not someone else&#8217;s rules\u2014your reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ve linked a blog post on my site that walks you through a simple way to approach this. But here&#8217;s the heart of it: the more you reduce the number of decisions you need to make in the moment, the easier it gets to stay on top of things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you switch to a digital task manager?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[03:30]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let&#8217;s shift gears to task management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If paper is working for you, truly\u2014stick with it. As I always say: don&#8217;t fix what isn&#8217;t broken.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But if you&#8217;re constantly overwhelmed, missing things, or jumping between five systems\u2014sticky notes here, a notebook there, a voice memo you forgot you even recorded\u2014it might be time to consider a digital task manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, I get it. I hear this all the time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI&#8217;ve tried that before\u2014it didn&#8217;t work.\u201d<br \/>\u201cIt takes too long to set up.\u201d<br \/>\u201cI can never stick with it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s all true. Those are valid frustrations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But the noise level\u2014the mental clutter\u2014that comes from not having one central place for your tasks? That can be just as exhausting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the trick isn&#8217;t just setting up the tool. That part? Honestly, it&#8217;s usually the easiest and most fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What&#8217;s hard is creating a process you can use consistently. That&#8217;s where support can really help\u2014whether that&#8217;s a coach, tutorials, or even a few focused hours of trial and error.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve got a system that fits, the noise? It starts to quiet down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It doesn&#8217;t matter what platform you choose\u2014Todoist, Notion, Trello, something else. What matters is that it works for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the role of a weekly review?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[04:25]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, let&#8217;s talk about the weekly review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is your anchor point\u2014a quiet moment to take a breath, zoom out, and bring order to the chaos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s your chance to pull together all the floating pieces\u2014the sticky notes, the half-baked to-dos, random ideas\u2014and place them where they belong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re clearing off your mental desk. You&#8217;re giving your brain space to breathe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And the more often you do it, the easier it gets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is working memory and why does it matter for ADHD?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[05:39]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let&#8217;s shift gears again. Let&#8217;s talk about working memory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working memory is your brain&#8217;s short-term notepad. It holds information briefly\u2014maybe 15 to 30 seconds\u2014while you try to use or act on the information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The problem is, when you have ADHD, that notepad is really easy to misplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you&#8217;ve ever had a thought like, \u201cOh, I need to reply to that email,\u201d and then\u2014poof\u2014two minutes later it&#8217;s completely gone? That&#8217;s working memory at play. Or rather&#8230; not at play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can you support your memory instead of relying on it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[06:39]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the key: it&#8217;s not about trying harder to remember. It&#8217;s about recognizing that this is happening and building supports around it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let me give you an example. What I see often is someone will have a thought\u2014like, \u201cI need to call the dentist\u201d\u2014but instead of writing it down, they&#8217;ll kind of tell themselves, not in these exact words, but effectively, \u201cI&#8217;ll remember that.\u201d And of course\u2026 they don&#8217;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s not laziness or flakiness. That&#8217;s your brain doing exactly what it does.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what can you do instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, write it down. Keep a place where you can reliably capture thoughts the moment they happen\u2014whether that\u2019s a notebook, your Notes app, a voice memo, or directly into your task manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, set up cues so you&#8217;re not relying on memory alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you might be rushing to leave the house and think, \u201cOh, I need to remember to bring the library books.\u201d And then\u2014you don\u2019t. Not because you don\u2019t care, but because you didn\u2019t set a cue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, put the books by the door or drop them in your bag right then. That way, when you&#8217;re walking out, the reminder is built into your environment. No memory required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Same goes for things that are time- or date-sensitive. If you need to stop at the store after work, don&#8217;t just hope you&#8217;ll remember. Ask yourself:<br \/>\u201cHow will I remember this?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s a calendar reminder with a notification. Maybe it&#8217;s an alarm labeled \u201cPick up groceries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it&#8217;s not time-specific? Just get it into your task manager. That&#8217;s your external brain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s the theme: stop asking your brain to hold what it&#8217;s just not built to hold.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if the idea felt important at the time, unless it gets captured or cued, it often doesn&#8217;t make it into long-term memory\u2014it just vanishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That doesn&#8217;t make you unreliable. It makes you human\u2014with ADHD.<br \/>And the solution isn&#8217;t more pressure\u2014it&#8217;s better systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is time blindness and how does it affect ADHD adults?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[07:41]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So here&#8217;s another place where things can really unravel, and that&#8217;s time management\u2014and more specifically, time blindness. That fuzzy, out-of-sync sense of time passing, or not being able to judge how long things actually take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sound familiar?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One strategy that helps is color-coding your calendar. Use one color for meetings, another for focus work, and a third for admin or breaks\u2014whatever you need to use it for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That visual structure gives you a concrete way to see the shape of your day or week and helps you spot when things are getting, well, lopsided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why isn\u2019t a perfect-looking calendar enough?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[08:53]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But here&#8217;s where it often falls apart: we make calendars that look perfect on paper. Everything fits like Lego bricks.<br \/>\u201cThis meeting ends at 10, so I&#8217;ll start writing at 10, then I&#8217;ll jump on a call at 11.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It looks good\u2014but it ignores real life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We forget about the transition moments: wrapping up one thing, shifting focus, grabbing a snack, mentally switching gears. And so we end up feeling behind all day, even when we&#8217;re sort of on schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So what can you do instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Build in buffers. Even just 10 minutes between blocks\u2014although I often recommend 15\u2014can help you reset. Think of it as padding, not wasted time, but needed time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Especially if you&#8217;re heading to an appointment or meeting in person, factor in how long it really takes to get out the door, find parking, walk into the building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These are the invisible minutes that get missed when we assume everything will just\u2026 work out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can time estimates improve your daily planning?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[10:35]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s another common trap: having to-do lists that are totally disconnected from time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you&#8217;re staring at a list of 12 things and saying to yourself, \u201cI need to get these done today,\u201d but you haven&#8217;t actually mapped them into your schedule\u2014it\u2019s almost impossible to gauge what&#8217;s realistic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Try this instead: attach time estimates to your tasks\u2014even rough ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then look at your calendar and ask, \u201cWhere would this fit?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That simple check often reveals:<br \/>\u201cOh\u2026 this is more like a two-day list, not a one-day sprint.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that\u2019s not failure. That\u2019s clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is emotional regulation so important for ADHD productivity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[10:35]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And finally, let&#8217;s talk about emotional regulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because let&#8217;s be honest\u2014when your systems fall apart, it&#8217;s easy to go straight to self-blame. Shame creeps in.<br \/>\u201cWhy can&#8217;t I just keep up?\u201d<br \/>\u201cWhat&#8217;s wrong with me?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And here&#8217;s the thing\u2014shame doesn&#8217;t motivate. It shuts you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead of asking, \u201cWhat&#8217;s wrong with me?\u201d try this:<br \/>\u201cI&#8217;m overwhelmed, not incapable.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That simple reframe creates space for problem-solving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you&#8217;ve fallen off your systems\u2014or didn&#8217;t have the right ones to begin with\u2014start with compassionate reentry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means meeting yourself with kindness as you begin again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You might say to yourself,<br \/>\u201cOkay, I&#8217;ve been struggling. That&#8217;s true. But that&#8217;s not the whole story. What&#8217;s one step I can take right now?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That kind of self-talk isn&#8217;t fluff. It&#8217;s fuel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s the one step you can take today?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[12:38]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay, let&#8217;s take a breath and zoom out for a second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I know I shared a lot. And if you&#8217;re thinking,<br \/>\u201cI should be doing all of this\u2014but I can&#8217;t\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just breathe a little with me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re not supposed to do it all. Not today. Not all at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point of this episode isn&#8217;t to add pressure\u2014it&#8217;s to show you what&#8217;s possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So instead of trying to overhaul everything, just pick one area that stood out to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Maybe it&#8217;s building a simple checklist.<br \/>Maybe it&#8217;s giving yourself buffer between meetings.<br \/>Then again, it could be just naming your overwhelm without judgment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever it is\u2014start there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s how real change will happen:<br \/>One small, meaningful step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re not behind. You&#8217;re just getting started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What kind of support can help you rebuild?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[13:39]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So right now, your outer life might look pulled together. You&#8217;re showing up, doing your job, holding it all down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it feels like your behind-the-scenes systems are barely holding with\u2014as I said before\u2014tape and hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And again, you&#8217;re not alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of my clients once said:<br \/>\u201cHope is not a strategy.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And that&#8217;s not because you&#8217;re failing. It&#8217;s just a signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A signal that your brain is working really hard in some areas\u2014and could use a bit more scaffolding in others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a personality transplant. You just need the right support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That support might come from your people. Or from a therapist, a professional organizer, a coach\u2014anybody in your life you think could help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The point is: this is not something you have to muscle through alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And with the right scaffolding, you can absolutely create systems that support the way you actually work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want more help? Here\u2019s your next step.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>[14:35]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So that&#8217;s four more ways to start organizing the chaos behind the scenes\u2014and building systems that work for your brain, not against it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it for now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If today&#8217;s episode hit home, I&#8217;d love to send you something to help you take the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a free guide I created called <em>Six Common Planning Mistakes Adults with ADHD Make (and How to Avoid Them).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just go to <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/planning\">marlacummins.com\/planning<\/a> to get your copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And when you sign up, you&#8217;ll also get ongoing ADHD-friendly strategies and resources from me\u2014straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you know someone else who&#8217;s outwardly successful but secretly drowning in admin chaos, feel free to share this episode with them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until next time, this is <em>Scattered, Focused, Done \u2013 Reimagining Productivity with ADHD.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;m Marla Cummins\u2014and I&#8217;m so glad you&#8217;re here doing the work.<br \/>Keep going.<br \/>You&#8217;ve got this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Links &amp; Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/six-common-planning-mistakes-that-adults-with-adhd-make\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Free Guide: 6 Common Planning Mistakes Adults with ADHD Make<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-email-productivity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and Email, Part 1: How to Prepare to Process Your Email<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/the-complete-guide-to-managing-your-email-for-adhd-adults\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and Email, Part 2: How to Process Your Email<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marlacummins.com\/stage2026\/adhd-and-decreasing-stress-when-writing-emails\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ADHD and Email, Part 3: How to Make Writing Emails Easier<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Episode Summary Feel organized on the outside but chaotic behind the scenes? 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