ADHD Adults

Home Organization

The organization tips that work for others don’t stand up to ADHD symptoms. Here, learn how to defeat clutter, manage your house, stay on budget, plan meals, survive holidays, and more.

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If it’s hard to concentrate on one task, such as folding laundry or washing dishes, all the way to completion, try doing it in increments. Set a timer for 15 minutes, and stay on task until it goes off. If you think you can do more, reset the timer.

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Women are taught to be "pleasers," and often put unrealistic demands on themselves as they try to balance family and a career. When women with ADHD marry and have kids, many feel shame. Society expects tremendous feats of memory and organization from moms, from keeping track of critical facts about teachers to organizing meals and schedules. Without treatment or help, many women feel inept.

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