Have you ever felt like you’re playing hide and seek with your own thoughts and to-dos? “Out of sight” really can mean “out of mind” for people with ADHD. On the other hand, sometimes too much visual information can be more like “out of your mind” because it’s overwhelming and distracting, making it hard to … Read more
This guide will give you a practical roadmap for eliminating piles of paper from your home.
Excavating Piles A while back I excavated one of my (many) piles to get a sense of exactly what ends up in my piles and why I was making piles. From a single pile that had been sitting on my bedroom floor for several months, there were approximately 70 (!) items: I actually listed out … Read more
I have been working hard to organize my small kitchen this week. Besides the mini-makeover mentioned in a previous post, I have been scouring through the cupboards trying to rethink how I use my kitchen. I started doing some of this thinking a few years ago, but it never hurts to revisit your household systems. … Read more
Recently I started noticing how junky my kitchen was. Piles grow and sit on the counter until I become so used to seeing them, they just blend into the background. Some stuff has been around for years and has become worn out and sad-looking. The drawer I’m used to rummaging around in has all kinds … Read more
What exactly is organization? We talk a lot about “getting organized,” but what does that really mean? When I think of “being organized,” visions of sparse, minimalist homes dance in my head. Vast, clutter-free horizontal surfaces abound, not a single pile of paper is to be found anywhere, and all items are arranged in beautiful, … Read more