Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

This week on the show we’re digging into our roots to talk about organizing with ADHD, kick-starting a five-week mini-series on the organizing process, and how to get organized in a way that is kind to your ADHD.

Show Notes

If you haven’t noticed, there is a lot of energy around getting organized in the air right now. Spurred on by the new Marie Kondo show on Netflix, we’re getting more and more questions about the so-called magic of tidying up and, most importantly, is this an ADHD-friendly way to handle your stuff? As you can imagine, we have opinions!

This week on the show we’re digging into our roots to talk about organizing with ADHD, kick-starting a five-week mini-series on the organizing process, and how to get organized in a way that is kind to your ADHD.

Links & Notes

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  • (00:00) - Welcome to The ADHD Podcast!
  • (03:00) - Question: Is Marie Kondo ADHD-Friendly?
  • (11:47) - Support The ADHD Podcast!
  • (13:56) - Orgainzing with ADHD
  • (19:22) - The Four Steps of Organizing Your Space
  • (20:33) - Step One: Planning, and the Definition of Organization
  • (26:16) - Is tidying up really a special event for ADHDers?
  • (30:26) - Estimating Time to Organize, rewards, and sprints
  • (34:36) - Chosing the Starting Point
  • (36:12) - Is your zone causing you stress?
  • (38:28) - The Zig-Zag and the Yo-Yo
  • (44:04) - Coming attractions

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What is Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast?

Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright offer support, life management strategies, and time and technology tips, dedicated to anyone looking to take control while living with ADHD.