The Declutter Hub Podcast 84 How to declutter when you live with ADHD
May 8, 2020
In this engaging discussion, guest Sarah Bickers—a professional organiser specializing in ADHD—shares invaluable decluttering strategies. She emphasizes simplifying choices to combat perfectionism and suggests practical tweaks to streamline routines. Sarah advocates for designated places for items to reduce stress and recommends using visual aids like labels and color coding. Her approach focuses on progress over perfection, highlighting the importance of breaking tasks into manageable steps. Plus, she encourages periodic reviews to keep clutter under control.
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Fewer Choices Reduce Decision Fatigue
- Reducing choices reduces perfectionism and decision fatigue.
- Fewer options free brain power for other tasks for everyone, especially ADHD.
Give Items One Logical Home
- Give every item a single home so you know where to look first.
- Make locations logical for how you use items to reduce searching.
Finish The Cycle Every Time
- Finish tasks fully by returning items to their place to complete the cycle.
- Slow down and engage with the moment to reduce incomplete tasks.