“Filing by piling”- my MO forever. To a certain extent it works- it’s visible, sorted (mostly) and accessible. But left untouched it becomes unwieldy and scary. Then- decision time- hide it in a paper grocery bag until it’s so old it’s less dangerous? That risks missing the really necessary tax bill - which I know I should have dealt with but that was hard too!
Thank you for addressing the emotional roller coaster ADHD can drive.
I’ve recently learned there are good professional organizers who focus on the emotional/organizational intersection of the ADHD brain and are great at untangling it so that decluttering is achievable. Such a gift!
Www.napo.net- plug in ADHD in search option. I also like Ingrid and Lesley of The Declutter Hub. They are excellent (imo) at deciphering the emotions and how to manage them. I feel you on the shame. It’s a burden!
“Filing by piling”- my MO forever. To a certain extent it works- it’s visible, sorted (mostly) and accessible. But left untouched it becomes unwieldy and scary. Then- decision time- hide it in a paper grocery bag until it’s so old it’s less dangerous? That risks missing the really necessary tax bill - which I know I should have dealt with but that was hard too!
Thank you for addressing the emotional roller coaster ADHD can drive.
I’ve recently learned there are good professional organizers who focus on the emotional/organizational intersection of the ADHD brain and are great at untangling it so that decluttering is achievable. Such a gift!
Where do you find these organizers?
Www.napo.net- plug in ADHD in search option. I also like Ingrid and Lesley of The Declutter Hub. They are excellent (imo) at deciphering the emotions and how to manage them. I feel you on the shame. It’s a burden!
I cannot tell you how much shame I experience when overwhelmed by clutter.