In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, this month I’m writing about getting organized with ADHD. For someone with ADHD, clutter isn’t always a motivation problem. It can be an executive-function problem. The goal when organizing with me isn’t to tell you to “be more disciplined.” It’s to figure out what actually works for you. Physically organizing belongings is honestly just a small piece of what I do. The very first step when I start with a new client is to understand their...

Nobody’s perfect. Shocking, I know! But while that may not be a revolutionary idea, it does mean that everyone has at least a little room for self-improvement. I always strive to find ways to be a little better, so a few months ago, when I was offered the chance to join a summer accountability group, I dove right in. The way it worked was that each person in the group chose three things they wanted to complete at least five out of seven days each week, and we texted the group when we...

The first day of school is a time to restart, refresh, and get things back on track. So, in honor of sending my kids off for another year of school, I’m writing this month about starting the new year off right! 1. Start with a Family Calendar Put school dates, practices, activities, and appointments in one place. Bonus points if it’s visible to the whole family! In my opinion, digital is the way to go in nearly every scenario. I find that, more often than not, paper calendars get used for a...