17 Ways to Cut Back on Clutter
These bite-sized strategies for clutter cleanup will keep you organized, whether or not you have ADHD. From skipping the souvenirs to making your bed every day, here are 17 tips to cut back on clutter.
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I agree on ALL of these. I live in utter CHAOS (Can’t Have Anyone Over Syndrome -FlyLady.Net). My mother raised me right. She taught me to make my bed, always wash the dishes after every meal and pick up after myself…but I don’t. I disappoint her and my kids. I KNOW how I should live but I don’t. I love a clutter free house but I always fail. I don’t have a shopping problem thank goodness. I only just learned about my anxiety and AdD in the last 7 years. Still learning so much everyday. Still surprised to learn about why I procrastinate, why I can’t be on time (5 minutes vs. 20 minutes always feels the same), why I feel overwhelmed by nearly every task from laundry to going through my mail. Horizontal surfaces are my enemies. When I move the first thing I unpack is silverware. Why? I know exactly where it goes. There’s always a home for silverware. No question.
Dear newenglandrose,
Thank you for sharing, because I KNOW the struggle is real! Everything seems so overwhelming, like no matter what you do, you can never get ahead, which is sooooo defeating! I have to tell you that I love, love, love your acronym for CHAOS! That is genius and so true! I haven’t been able to have people over for a long time. I used to be able to manage and compensate pretty well for my ADHD, but then I had some health problems. A couple of surgeries later and I am so far behind on things that I struggle everyday, which had just added to the depression and feelings of inadequacy. I have been able to start exercising again, which has helped some in addition to some med management. One foot in front of the other right? Well, take care and know that you are not alone!
Best,
SB