Simple, effective organization hacks that work for the ADHD brain.
To avoid losing my phone, keys, and wallet, I created and trained myself to use an “essentials” spot—a place where I put all the things I need to have in hand before I leave the house.I downsized to a messenger bag. Its smaller size forces me to ask, “What do I absolutely need to bring with me?”The iPad has organized my life. E-mail, blogs, games, movies, music, and calendar are on one device.—and forget it for now.
Manila file folders stacked on a desk. Keeping papers neat is an organization hack that always works.I keep items that are used together near each other, and stuff I use regularly easily accessible. It minimizes running back and forth to get the things I need to do a job.When new paperwork comes into the house, I immediately sort it into Action Required, Might Act On Someday, Reference/Cold Storage, or Trash. The Action Required items go into a bin, and onto my to-do list.
I write down chores on index cards, and meet once a week with my wife to coordinate the priorities, and figure out who will be doing what.Set specific dates for sex, then put a reminder in your calendar. What’s less romantic: scheduling sex or never having it?!I write the problem at the top of a big piece of paper, and create three columns: Reasons to do, Reasons not to do, Creative ideas. Then my wife and I fill it in and find solutions together.
An illustration of a table setting. Setting the table the night before is an organization hack that saves time at dinner.I set the table the night before, prepare any ingredients ahead of time, and place them in plastic bags. Then I just throw them in the pot, pan, or microwave.I attach my car keys to one of the items that I take with me when running errands — letters, to-do list, shoes — so I don’t forget them.Two words: online banking.
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