Getting and staying organized isn’t easy—especially when you have ADHD.
A scattered brain, constant overwhelm, and the daily struggle just to get basic tasks done can make organizing feel impossible. And if you lose things all the time, having clutter makes it even harder to find what you need.

You're not lazy, and you're not alone. With a few simple, ADHD-friendly steps, getting rid of clutter can feel easier—and very empowering. Take it slow, just do a step at a time, and see what you can get done.

• Create more space by decluttering or relocating

• Move any Items that work better in another location

• Remove anything you easily determine can be thrown away

• Label containers even if just with a sticker or Sharpie

• Keep near you until done so you don't get distracted leaving the room

• Move to another room (closet, drawer, cupboard, etc).

• Donate (to a person, thrift store, or shelter)

• Throw Away (take a photo if it’s difficult to throw out)

• Sell (only if it will make enough $ to be worth your time)

• Picture what will go where

• Determine if you need Containers, Hangers, Shelves, etc.

• Slow & methodical or working fast

• Cleaning as you organize or simply moving things around

• All at once or in small chunks

• Taking everything out first, then putting just what you need back in

• Reorganizing what’s there (getting rid of a few things as you go)

• Brutally decluttering

• Having help or alone with fewer distractions

• Let others in your home know your vision of keeping it organized & what they can do to support you.