Helpful Podcast for a Summer Jumpstart--ADD or Not.

I like to mention useful books, sites, podcasts, etc., and I've found another nice resource: The Taking Control podcast, designed for folks with ADD. I personally don't have an ADD diagnosis, but I often wonder how to order my tasks and can forget to do mundane things, like declutter the entryway. Because I've benefited from other ADD tips, I decided to give this podcast a listen. And most of the advice sounds helpful for my own housekeeping. I also wonder if people with hoarding or OCD tendencies will benefit from much of the same advice. I think there's some overlap.

I'm also willing to bet that if you're decluttering your kinda messy relatives' stuff, you might not be incredibly organized yourself. (Or you rebelled and are extremely tidy and Type A!) So here's a new resource to try out and enjoy. The shows aren't that long, so it's the perfect amount of time to fold some laundry and listen in.

Decisions must be made...

Last night I read about a decision-making system designed to help children with ADHD. I think adults who need help with decision-making while cleaning and decluttering might like trying it out as well. I know sometimes I get overwhelmed with all the possible tasks and options before me, which can slow me down quite a bit.

The decision-making process is called KITE.

K--Know your situation. Take in the specifics and details.

I--Identify your choices and options. List out each plan and the good and bad points of each.

T--Try the best plan.

E--Evaluate how it worked or didn't.

Taken from The Survival Guide for Kids with ADD or ADHD by John F. Taylor, Ph.D.

I'll let you know if I find it useful this week as I do some spring cleaning!