CLEANING WITH ADHD AND ANXIETY | STAYING ON TASK | CHECKLIST CLEANING

I struggle daily with anxiety and ADHD. Not only with cleaning but so many other things too! I will start on clothes in one room, go to another to find a hanger and see something in there that needs to be done and start on that! I have found that if I make a task list and give myself just a few minutes to finish each task, I can stay focused just a little but more... I hope this video helps you in some way! Thank you for being here!!
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[@GoingGreenMom]

This is how I run all of my household stuff. I use an app called color note, and I keep my morning routine there in a list, and then I have daily, weekly, and seasonal tasks in separate lists.... as well as lists based on rooms so if I have some time I can just pick a couple of tasks in whatever room is convenient to work on right then. I also have a garden section, a meal planning section, and holiday notes. Basically anything a person would find recommended to keep in a "control journal", "household notebook", etc, they are all on my phones.... sync a couple times a day, and color coded with alarms set to remind me to do things like the morning routine or weekly stuff. It will pop up on my notifications or as I turn the phone on.

[@GoingGreenMom]

I should clarify, it isn't that I dont get started automatically on my morning routine, but I tend to get distracted.

[@entirelybonkers8832]

I love stuff like this but my problem is I use the app or list for like a few days to a week and then forget about it/stop using it for whatever reason

[@jennifermosely1429]

Hey Mandy! My anxiety does the same thing to me with cleaning. I feel like I have to get everything done at one time and get overwhelmed and then don't get anything done. Thank you so much for sharing this. I am going to start making a smaller list and setting a timer. I hope you have a great day! 💜

[@jeniferhendrix3940]

I am a great list maker, but tend to add a million things on it and get aggravated when I don't finish it. I start to clean then get side tracked & do a bajillion other things while meaning to do one thing. It's like oh look, squirrel lol

[@user-ki6mv1vx4i]

Me too!!

[@heatherrose3554]

I only put 3 things on my list. Priorities. I can put more but they are separate on the paper

[@heatherrose3554]

This is the cleanest adhd "before" house i have ever seen.

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Took me a while to get it to this point consistently, hasn’t always been like this 🫶🏼

[@rooftopworship]

It’s the dog licking the dishes for me😂 how cute! Thanks for the motivation! New sub❤

[@lynej2011]

You can’t eat at everybody’s house.😅

[@rooftopworship]

@@lynej2011 right😂😂

[@samk6820]

I wasn’t diagnosed and treated until 50. Dyslexic and ADHD. Pretty common to have both. But I never use it as a excuse for not trying. :) but it explains so much in my life. The journey of healing is so worth it! ❤

[@johnroekoek12345]

And you're no exception when you have to switch strategies now and than. For example I use apps to tidy and go out the door on time. And every time I switch I think "this is the best one!". Well, as long as it works.

[@emilyanne4802]

Loved this video - my messy house is a lot worse than this (I have a chronic illness, am 20 weeks pregnant with baby #3, and have suspected adhd) but I just love your warm supportive attitude. I also love your accent! I was born in Virginia and lived there until my family moved back up north when I was 10, so your gorgeous southern accent gives me the warm fuzzies. ❤

[@lindseyslifeNstyle]

Cleaning with Carrie sent me. I have Adhd and it literally takes me all day to clean. 😬 I have to make a list as well. It helps me some..lol .. we just gotta do are best. Great video girl!

[@danijelak4863]

Have the same issue

[@CollieChan]

A day... sounds like a dream ;___; I need a darn month

[@faithleah1981]

I have so many lists. One problem I’ve come across for myself is I keep losing my list (my notebooks for them 😂🤦🏻‍♀️)

[@Monicas_Secret_Room]

The way you cleaned in this video is usually what I like to do. I look around and find out what's bugging me and that's what I try to tackle.

[@deborahhuckaby4623]

Hi Mandy. I'm over here from Karrie Lynn's channel. I've learned when it comes to cleaning, to just take a handful of chores to focus on at a time even if they are all you do that day. Most importantly, don't beat yourself up if everything isn't perfect and your house doesn't look like a model showroom. It's okay.

[@carolinewoolgar6457]

I love the helper 🐶❤️

[@katieashmore3279]

Awww sweet pup helping pre clean the dishes 🤭😍

[@kellyl7610]

I love how Bohdi helps clean off the dishes for you. 😆

[@karenlane7093]

Hi Mandy, thank you so much for your video! I struggle with anxiety and depression, so I know how difficult it is to get motivated. I love watch Bodhi too. He always makes me smile!

[@sharonakoch]

I have a broken down chore list. That goes from the kitchen to the rest of the living room and then other rooms. Same routine every week. By breaking down it's less overwhelming and by doing it the same way it also should make it easy and cost less brain power. When I find something that doesn't belong in that space, I move it to that space and continue where I was. And I love music or audiobooks during cleaning! It shuts up my brain enough to keep going. I have adhd and autism.

[@neonpinkflurrydog]

Cleaning with Carrie sent me. I really needed this video. Thank you!!

[@heehoopeanut420]

This is exactly how "self diagnosing" should be. If you're pretty sure you have adhd and tips that help adhd people help you? Then use them! I had a very strong suspicion that I had adhd for years before I got diagnosed, and I'm glad I had online resources to help me manage my symptoms even before having a proper diagnosis. Plus, even people without adhd can benefit from these tips, everyone is different.

[@SoniaJbrt]

You inspired me just now. I have tons of dishes to do. I set a timer of 30 minutes to unpack and pack and put on the dishwasher, and it took me and my daughter (16) about 20 minutes! It was such a motivator I set the timer for 30 minutes to tidy the living room and vacuum (it was a mess, I have 2 kids and I'm married, enough said), and again it took me and my daughter only 20 minutes plus I vacuumed a part of the hallway. On to the rest of the house, but first some coffee 🤗☕ Thank you so much!

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

YEEESSSSSSS 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 This helps me so much when I’m wore out after work but I don’t want to look at my messy house 😂 I’m so glad this motivated you today!!! Love y’all!!

[@Shuri66]

You showing us LITERALLY everything you pick up…is ASMR in itself!!! 🤩 Please keep doing what you’re doing! 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

😊 thank you

[@Monicas_Secret_Room]

Hey Mandy 👋 I actually heard about your channel from Karrie Lynn. She posted about you in her Instagram story but she also has two channels: *Karrie Lynn* (her main channel) *Cleaning with Karrie* (her cleaning channel) She's the reason I started a channel so I take her recommendations seriously and I'm happy she recommended you and I'm happy to be here.

[@cleaningwithcolette6570]

Great video! I so relate to this. I can easily be overwhelmed trying to get everything done at once. It’s just not realistic to be able to do everything. Not enough hours in a day but that doesn’t stop the anxiety of wanting to do it all. Came over from Cleaning with Karrie’s channel. New subbie!

[@noturacclol]

So helpful thx! I have ADHD and Autism, recently clinically diagnosed, and Anxiety, diagnosed a few yrs ago. I think back to this vid whenever I need help not getting distracted. Really helpful thx!

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

I am so glad this helped!! Always remember, you got this!!!

[@chuckfoodreviewsandmore7073]

Making a list is key especially if it's a busy week. Keep up the great work

[@boringafgames]

Fellow ADHD first I would like to thank for the video giving me such an easy way to organize, I will give this a try and what I did was I used the Todo app, I then write a main task clean the house and within that subtasks like clean the refrigirator and the cupboards etc, I will give this a try and you can use the Todo app aswell. Hope it was helpful.

[@hodiyahhelps6331]

1st time I I've watched your video... was searching for a reference that my teenage daughter could refer to because she has ADHD. I'm well aware of the signs & challenges from research & medical personnel but it's hard for me to understand her struggle since I don't have the difficulties she has, but I emphasize with her. Long story short, as a mom, thank you.🧡💜 I can at least provide her an example of someone that understands AND can model a method that could also be effective for her.

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Thank you so much for your kind words!! I hope she can use some points to help her along the way ♥️ it can be very frustrating, but she is not alone. It sounds like she has a great mama to help her along the way 🥰 thank you for being here!!!

[@hodiyahhelps6331]

@@MandyFloresCleaning thank you for the recognition and for what you do 😊

[@alyciatherest4131]

You go girl !!! Thanks for the hard work you put in to motivate us 😘

[@RosaGraham]

Girl!!! This video is everything. ♥️♥️

[@TamsyAndHerCrazyHouse]

Hello, I have adhd also I totally get you. It's so nice to meet you. 😊 thank you for the inspiration.

[@jeannedion8960]

My yellow lab Jameson licks my dishes too while I'm loading the dishwasher!!

[@caseynone6094]

Thank you! I was overwhelmed cleaning but we just cleaned together!

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Yayyyyy!!! So glad we could get motivated together! Thank you for being here today Casey!!

[@mjs.2000]

I subscribed to your friends channels 👍. I always love Bodhi cleaning the dishes LOL 😁. I was finally (at 49) clinically diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety, which fuel each other. It's a serious struggle. You have a great plan in place. small steps.

[@quianthomas5274]

Great job Mandy!

[@charlenemaree-smith3894]

That was great motivational video - thank you! I also tend to go in a frenzy before bed to clean the kitchen and dishes. Last night we had no electricity from 4pm to 6pm so dinner was a rush to cook. When it got to bedtime I gave myself some grace and left the kitchen as is. I’ll sort that all out after lunch today 😅 Keeping it real 👊🏻

[@kathyclarke5899]

Well that was fun! 👏Now if you'll excuse me I gotta go check out the other two ladies. 🤪🤪🤪 Have a great rest of your week. ❤️

[@JUBARA]

Aww Mandy! I love you so much! And I need to make a task list😅

[@lauriejones4211]

Karrie sent me and I've subscribed!! Totally relatable and real!!!

[@judithwoomer7747]

Hey, Mandy. I find that I go to do something and either totally forget what I was going to do or end up doing something else.. For example I went to make a cup of coffee and noticed the fridge was nasty so I scrubbed it down. I came back into the parlor and my husband said I thought you were going to get yourself a coffee and laughs at me. He knows that's how I am, I feel like I 'm everywhere and nowhere if that makes sense. As far as your plants go, some need more sunlight than others, I would check to see where is the best place for your plants to be placed. Maybe that will help. also water, some need more water than others. You can Google your plant name and it will tell you the best light and care. I have 18 plants and I love them.

[@Pmotherof3]

Hi Mandy came over from Rosa and barb channel great video I subscribed as well have a great day! Glad to be here All the way from Vegas 💕🙏🏾

[@Pmotherof3]

@@MandyFloresCleaning Ty& Absolutely ❤️

[@darniataylor7749]

Hey, Hi & Hello! Coming over from Rosa's channel showing 💜!

[@sarahsheets5958]

My 21 yo son sent me a thing Gabor Mate interview thing n it made so much sense and by no means discounts the struggle with ADHD I'm 48 n have been on n off n on currently stimulant meds ADHD diagnosed. The underlying thing with ADHD is trauma related it's a coping mechanism to distract yourself from whatever was too much as a kid. I'm not sure if that explains it enough but yes it shows on images of brains because pathways r strengthened with repetition. And chemicals are also changed so personally I'm doing breathwork and meditation techniques body exercises anything I can to dig things up that no longer serve me. As I look up n am watching u to get up n I have a big timer old style haha it helps so much but I can't seem to start lately....I don't enjoy cleaning n mess doesn't bug me enough to be the motivation. I wish there was a reward at the end like a thing I've been wanting haha like a kid

[@sarahsheets5958]

And I'm subscribing to all three of you! You have a warmth you seem to be very real yet gentle ...# relatable haha no idea I'm old 48 3 adult kids young n healthy n happy n moved out last year all 3 one year just like all my life fast n intense (menopause lasted 6 months n ya Drs didn't listen thought I was over reacting) I do have an 8 yo daughter bahaha!! Christmas stuff is looming now I told myself it was coming down this weekend. It is but might be last minute n really fast haha

[@sarahsheets5958]

Your house is so uncluttered mine is insane! I'm a painter reborn dolls n I'm spread everywhere plus things kids gave me n I have no decorating skills or organizing we have moved every year past few years n I literally can't decide what cabinet to put dishes.....I don't have tools I need either no vacuum no washer drier n more either older kids broke or sold as houses had appliances ECT.....

[@louiseb4171]

I have adhd and spend all day cleaning. This is good advice. My mum came over while I was out and washed up for me. How would you cope with that? It's a trigger for me when she does that as I need to do my way, and feel in control where everything is. She doesn't get it. Her thoughts are it was a mess and she was helping. So she left. If only she would get my adhd and ocd. She just thinks I'm being nasty. I just want her to understand me, my adhd.

[@MissExquizit]

As a single mum, I would really appreciate this type of help, maybe you can show her how you like things done and she goes and does it how you like.

[@louiseb4171]

@MissExquizit I think she has adhd too. Very forgetful. I tell her but she forgets, or says I'm 'bellyaching'.

[@karensherman4033]

Hi Mandy I'm here from Karrie Lynn's channel.

[@BrookeBrooke12320]

I have gotten much better at housework. I used to stress and feel overwhelmed if i wasn’t able to do it perfectly. I just speed clean now and if it’s not exactly perfect, then doesn’t matter.

[@amberrocha9731]

Thank you for the motivation! I came from karrie’s channel and I just subscribed!!

[@awkwardlyamy1228]

Same girl... Same. I def have anxiety, and I'm sure I have a lil ADHD as well. Task lists are a great idea.

[@bobbideweese8153]

Im New here .. Carrie Sent me over I love her !!

[@capricorn3511]

The waste of water is driving me crazy. You don't need the water running while you're scrubbing or putting the dishes away.

[@danikeebler1662]

When I am at work, my boss would tell you I can organize a sandstorm. When I am at home, think of that old lady commerical."I sat down and I can't get up" I am a totally different person. it is weird. I leave to avoid it ....or I just get overwhelmed and say, "not today" If I put away the mess, ( not a clutter person) I promised myself will hire the heavy scrubbing. I can't get to that point.

[@nicolewalsh6656]

I feel like all I do is clean but I hardly get anything done. Most of my time is sitting around thinking about what to clean and what’s important and everything except actually cleaning 😢

[@shanxoxox8491]

A really struggle with my bedroom only my bedroom i clean it so much and it takes me hours cos i highper focus and cant stop till its spotless but then approximately 2 days looks like a boms hit it an yal probz say just 2 days litterly 2 days its a mess again and then a feel over welmed and depressed and it gets worse and worse

[@georgeatlarge]

And I watch this video I'm thinking about the room I don't want to deal with but I have to do it time to hyper focus

[@stacyritter9261]

Hi! sent by one of MY favorites @Cleaning with Karrie

[@Carmencita09]

Love your videos! Keep up the awesome work 🥰

[@debbiejansen555]

Good morning! Happy Wednesday! 💖

[@KirstiPickens]

Hey girl!! I LOVED this video!! Where did you get that screen thing you had on the porch to help hold Bodhi in?

[@deltarain4030]

I need this, thanks!

[@deboraholiver3716]

it is kind of exhausting. Never feeling that you got it together. I like the timer set per room. I seem to have more focus at night.

[@debbiejansen555]

I love Barb!! 😀

[@debbiejansen555]

She's a lot like you. Very open and down to earth! 😀

[@YANI_G]

Cleaning with Karrie sent me ❤

[@MariaGarcia-ml3qy]

Cleaning with Karrie 😁send me. Hi Mandy 🤗

[@JS-mq6ve]

Appreciate the topic. Some hopefully constructive feedback… I’m 3:17 in to the video and happened to notice I had completed tuned out. I don’t always catch myself but this time I noticed. Tuned in ti realize the topic discussion hadn’t started yet. I think for and ADHD focus/audience it would be helpful to be more brief and to the point, stay on track if possible. Going ti try and listen to the rest now because I see some other positive comments :)

[@withholdingnothingwithpam8812]

Hey m recommended by Barb ,l love here also.

[@samholborn]

Your dogs helping you, I got one of them as well, she also helps me to to the toilet, not that I need any help, she's within hands reach 24\7 , separation anxiety doesn't help.

[@rachellinebaugh6163]

I see Sir Boddy (I hope I spelled hims name correctly) is "helping" you wash the dishes! My dogs and cats "help" me, too!

[@hollyeaster2802]

What task managing app do you use?

[@hollyeaster2802]

Thank you! I really enjoyed this video! Hope to see more like this in the future 😊

[@insertunoroginalnamehere6189]

Something that helps me is just switch between multiple tasks until I finish everything and clean my room

[@roses609]

Great motivation

[@MariaM-hn9zl]

Karrie sent me ❤️❤️❤️

[@susanlynch6680]

Seeing this in 2024....it takes me forever to clean. I get lost in the details...

[@laurievehar3769]

Did you use a special app for your task manager?

[@laurievehar3769]

@@MandyFloresCleaning thanks! ❤️

[@kaylabrown9603]

I'm struggling so hard just to do the dishes

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

You got this Kayla!!!!!

[@lizsmith555]

Good video as usual 🤗

[@lachatnoir1127]

I kid you not,i just paid a cleaner for 4hrs to takcle my kitchen. There where no dihses for her and i had sprayed and seran wraped the oven iber night and threw out all bad food in fridge. She ended up having worse adhd that me and she left without finishing anything. Im so mad i wasted money and got nothing done.

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Oh I’d be mad madddd 😡

[@susandavey8564]

I got a British bulldog I no what it is like but I look at her and is worth it should have called her shadow xx

[@shanaynay333]

The adhd me is distracted by how brilliant and beautiful your eyes are. Geeez. ❤

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Shanonnnnnnn you’re the sweetest!!!!

[@kemosabedriv]

Excellent video. Beautiful eyes. Ty

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Thank you!

[@kemosabedriv]

@@MandyFloresCleaning yw

[@jeniferhendrix3940]

Hehe oh Bodhi, how are you not bald w/how much hair you shed? You're so cute, so it's ok! Tanzi and Jeter said hi, they have that crinkly egg toy too. They are watching you w/me! They love to watch Bodhi!!!!

[@joelt1981]

Always love your content and your personality. Already subscribed with Jubara love her content. Will check out Rosa.

[@TAWNIESADVENTURES]

Here from Karrie's channel 💞 I enjoyed your video and definitely subscribed!! Stoked to check your friends channels out too 🙌 ❤️ Much love to all

[@tracychavez4077]

when you'r so messed up you can't even bring yourself to make a list...

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

Tracy, most days I can't even bring myself to take a shower. Lists don't always happen either. Just know that you are not alone! Always here to help motivate 😊

[@monabiehl6213]

Couldn't you select better music?

[@MandyFloresCleaning]

I could have..

[@jackyclaiborne2142]

When it's time to do chores, I'm a strong believer in TURNING OFF MUSIC TV!!!! Just as you should when it's time to study or do homework!!!!! I NEVER DO CHORES WITH MUSIC OR TV ON!! I'm a strong believer in doing chores in SILENCE! SILENCE! SILENCE! I love to brag about my belief in that practice!!!! When it's time to do chores! TURN OFF MUSIC AND TV! HAVE IT Q-U-I-E-T That's what works for me!!!!!

[@mdoloresbosca8931]

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