For those with busy lives, organization and time management strategies can be easy to plan but hard to stick to. No matter how much we say we’ll accomplish, it can be easy to get distracted and throw the whole day off as a result.
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Surviving a Marriage With Adult ADHD
Children with ADHD grow into adults with the imbalance, while other people do not receive the diagnosis until they are adults. The short attention span and inability to concentrate on multiple activities is frustrating; the inability to stay organized is maddening.
They say that Waking up is Hard to do
Clients are often struggling with their day well before it has even begun – because they cannot wake up. I am going to help all those ‘sleepy-heads’ out there who grapple with the challenge of waking up in the mornings. What does this have to do with productivity you ask? A LOT!
Can a Person Ever Be Too Organized?
Can a person ever be too organized? Most of the population would probably be elated to be even just a little organized – to be able to arrive on time for appointments, find the things they are looking for, and get tasks done when needed.
The Postman Cometh
I cannot get a handle on my mail. It seems like it would be easy, but it just piles up and I get overwhelmed and then it gets worse. What do you suggest? -Lauri M.
What a Waste of a Day This Was!
I often feel like I am doing lots of things but then important stuff seems to get shoved off and I don’t deal with it. I’m busy all the time, but there are still crucial things I should be doing and I don’t. What do you suggest? – Susan S.
Avoiding Digital Photo Disaster
When I took photos and developed them I created a good system for storing the ones that didn’t make the first cut into my photo albums. Now that my pictures are all digital, there are more of them and sometimes I can’t find them in a timely way.
The Completely Messy House
My house is a complete mess. I simply do not know where to begin. I can’t even look at some of it anymore. It’s easier to just close the door. I don’t know what to do first. Can you give me some ideas? – Judy B.
Why We Clutter
How do you deal with a “clutterer” who is reluctant to change? My mom has a serious problem with junk everywhere. I don’t understand how she can live like this and when her adult children try to help her she pushes us away. What is this all about? – Mark S.
Solutions to Clutter
In response to a question that I addressed last week on cluttering, I gave reasons why we clutter. This week I have listed several ways to actually deal with it.
Living a Nightmare
I am living a nightmare. I have boxes full of merchandise from a closed store, as well as boxes (which I’ve categorized) full of family pictures, school programs, etc. (I’m talking about 20-30 bins full of very special items).
Where Does the Time Go?
I know that there are people who seem to have time to get things done, but that isn’t me. Any ideas you can offer to get even an extra hour a day would be wonderful. – Losing Time Daily
Worried Mom
I have a teenager who is starting college. He is disorganized and doesn’t know what he can or should take with him for his dorm room, and how to manage his schedule, and do things like laundry and homework without help. What can you suggest? – Worried Mom
If I Ignore It, Will It Go Away?
I am a college student and I am repeatedly late with getting papers done and turning in homework. I should have plenty of time, but I really do procrastinate. I spend a lot of my time on YouTube and Facebook doing nothing in particular. I don’t know if you have any ideas about how I can deal with this. – Wasting Time in College
Are You Decision-challenged?
I am rather disorganized but my biggest problem seems to be in making decisions. I get completely overwhelmed and stuck. I cannot decide what to do first, if I should attend an event, whether I should purchase an item. Do you have any good advice to help me make choices more easily? – Decision-challenged