Entries by Ellen
When Thanksgiving Comes Late: ADHD-Friendly Strategies to Get Ahead for the Holidays
If you live with ADHD, the holiday season can feel like a juggling act of deadlines, decisions, and details that all seem to happen all at once and all of the same importance. This year Thanksgiving lands late in November, adding in extra details and decisions and taking away time. Now there are fewer weeks […]
The One Gift I’m Giving This Year: A Password Keeper
Each year, I like giving or making gifts that simplify life and bring joy. As a Certified Professional Organizer®, I’m always looking for practical tools that calm daily chaos. This year, my go-to gift for friends, family, and clients is one simple thing: a password book or online password keeper. Why a password manager? Managing […]
A Fuss-Free Thanksgiving: Simple Ways to Stay Organized and Enjoy the Day
Thanksgiving can be less stressful and less messy. You can enjoy your time with your friends and family by keeping it simple. It’s all in how you organize your preparation and meals. Here are a few tips on making your day fun, festive, and fuss-free Thanksgiving. Beverage station Make it easy for you […]
What People Say When They are Working with a Certified Professional Organizer
Many people start with good intentions but quickly feel overwhelmed when it comes to getting organized. That’s where a Certified Professional Organizer® (CPO®) makes all the difference. Working alongside a trained and credentialed professional can give you the structure, accountability, and expertise needed to create lasting change. Here’s what clients often share with me about […]
Organizing Your Garage with ADHD: Simple Steps to Clear the Clutter
For many people with ADHD, the garage is the ultimate catch-all space. It’s where holiday decorations, sports equipment, unfinished projects, and “I’ll deal with this later” boxes all land. At times, it is also the oops spot, as in “I wondered where my dry cleaning went.” Before long, the garage becomes overwhelming, and just opening […]
25 Things You Should Know About Executive Function
In Honor of ADHD Awareness Month Have you struggled with letting go of clutter, all the decisions, and the steps needed? Or stared at a long to-do list and felt so overwhelmed that it was difficult to prioritize? Maybe it is difficult getting started on your laundry, paperwork, or work projects? These everyday challenges […]
How to Tackle Time-Consuming Tasks (that You Thought Would be Easy to do)
All tasks are not equal. There are tasks you guess should take just a few minutes, and then an hour later, you are just finishing. There are tasks that are actually projects that as you work on them have multiple steps that keep multiplying. Rarely is there a just five-minute task anymore. Lately, everyone […]
25 Ways to Get Ready for the Holiday Season
The beginning of October ushers in the holiday season. The joy of the season is amplified by preparation. Many extra tasks and projects can be a mix of joy and stress. With intention, planning, and organization, you can create a holiday season that’s meaningful, enjoyable, and even relaxing. Here are 25 ways to get ready […]
ADHD and Transition Time: Why Starting and Finishing Can Feel So Hard (and How to Make It Easier)
If you live with ADHD, you already know that the hardest parts of a task often aren’t the task itself. The real challenges can come with getting started, stopping when it’s time, or shifting from one thing to another. These challenges are initiation (starting), completion (finishing), and transition time (switching gears). These can take […]
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