Why is it so hard to get organized with ADHD?
I became interested in working with people with ADHD when I was working as a professional organizer. The clients I enjoyed the most just happened to have ADHD. Why is getting organized so hard for people with ADHD? Lots of reasons! Skills involved with organizing:...
ADHD is All in Your Head
If you don’t believe me, check this out! Neurobiology of ADHD There are very real differences in the brains of those who have ADHD and those who don’t, and the challenges of ADHD are easily explained by these differences. So yes, when I say ADHD is all in...
Big Messy Project?
Whether it’s website redesign, a new training program for your team, a cluttered garage, or choosing summer activities for the kids, all of these projects can look big and messy. You need a strategy to get your project done! Let’s start with a...
Compassionate Curiosity
“Why can’t I …” “Why do I always …” “How come I don’t …” How many times have you berated yourself with one of these questions? The questions are good, but the berating, not so much. Let’s try a...
Idle Time
I started writing this post about a year ago, and it sat idle while I was too busy to finish it. Now we’re in the world of COVID-19. I’m incredibly sad about the losses so many have experienced. The tremendous pain and suffering on so many levels is...
Project Spin-offs
Does this happen to you? You start one project, like reclaiming your kitchen countertop, and suddenly you’re working on three projects: Updating your filing system so you can file the tax documents that came in the mail Researching recycling bins so you can find...
What She Said …
I have never met Dr. Heather Drummond, but I think she lives inside my brain; and she’s a much better writer than I am. I came up with an imperfect tip sheet a while back called “Ten Ways to Fake It.” It’s a teaser to get people to subscribe to...
You Don’t Have Time to Be Efficient
I’m noticing a common theme among clients lately, which is the fallacy that it’s better to be efficient. Sometimes, yes, but not always. I’ve learned to recognize these efficiency fallacies when I hear people explaining that they are trying to avoid...
Start Where You Are
My last post was about goal attainment and the obstacle of focusing on outcome instead of process. Another obstacle to achieving our goals is not accepting where we are starting from. A lot of my clients have a long way to go. And that can be hard to accept. They want...
The Power of the Process
One of the biggest things that blocks my clients, is the intense focus on their desired goals. But, isn’t it good to focus on our goals? Yes, if we place our focus where it will be most useful. There are two important elements in goal pursuit: outcome and process....