Mess to Success: ADHD-Friendly Tips for Tackling Overwhelming Junk Piles

[@TonyIgnatova]

I wanted to declutter my closet three weeks ago. Guess who's had a giant pile of clothes on the floor for the past 2 weeks and 6,5 days 😬

[@jessbevan85]

I used to do that with my pantry :( Hopefully if you make it into smaller piles, it will be easier to tackle!

[@antoinettehowes6964]

"Much harder to get started than it is to keep going" So true ❤

[@DeputatKaktus]

„More of a fire hazard“ really hit hard. Not only have I been diagnosed with ADHD, I am also a volunteer firefighter. The amount of flammable materials (clothes, papers, cardboard boxes, more clothes, oh hey, I was looking for that the other day, wtf, what is that and where the hell did this come from etc.) stacked three feet high in places would qualify my apartment as a hoarder’s home when looked at through the eyes of a first responder. If I think about having to enter my place the way I would enter a burning apartment, I get serious case of „Hell naw, this is going to be SUCH a royal pain in the neck“. In such places, it is SO easy to trip and fall and trigger an avalanche of junk that might even bury you. Luckily there is no actual trash, food residue or other biological materials in those doom piles of mine and therefore it thankfully lacks the unique smell you have in many hoarder’s homes. But there is so much dust… Strangely, if I am presented with a system that is well organized and where everything is labeled and has a place where it lives (just like you have on a fire engine), I can work extremely well in that system. It’s just that I don’t have a real system of my own that I can live in. This also has to do with some degree of self respect, the ability to focus (or lack thereof) and squirrel brain. Working on that, though. I am fighting my doom piles one 15 minute interval at a time. And I keep finding things that I thought I had lost and purchased new again. So yay, bonus spares, I guess…..

[@jessbevan85]

It's great you can look at it with that unique perspective! I have worked with a couple of clinical level hoarders in the past where the home was far from fire safe, which is why I mentioned it. 15 minute intervals are great, and yay for bonus spares! Thank you for watching, and for the incredible work I'm sure you do as a firefighter and volunteer.

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

Pairing a song to the activity is the one that stood out for me. THANK YOU.

[@jessbevan85]

You're welcome, that's one of my favourites too!

[@EmilyRoth-r1r]

When she said "You are not your mess" i felt so relieved I started to finally laugh about this.

[@jessbevan85]

That's so great, made me smile to read this! :)

[@pammccallister553]

Thank you so much for making this video! I grew up with my mom taking care of everything for me. Into adulthood, I had such a hard time completing tasks and staying organized. I laughed at so many things in this video because THIS IS ME!! I thought it was cool how several of those ideas, I had to learn and teach myself to do things that way, like breaking big tasks up into smaller ones, using music to keep me on task, and staying in one area until it’s done (well, mostly done). 😆 One of my favorite tricks is to look at a counter or table or desk and say, I’m going to put 5 things where they belong, and then just do that. Then do 5 more. Or not, just do what I can. I’ve realized I’m not good at making decisions because they’re so final sometimes. I’m learning from videos like this, so thank you again for all your tips!! 🙂

[@jessbevan85]

It made me smile ear to ear to read this! I'm glad you're learning and that it made you laugh!

[@margotmaven1052]

Great video, it really helped me, I'm not alone!

[@jessbevan85]

Glad to hear it! You're definitely not alone

[@AmberGarrett-py6ry]

The doorway, the phone the tv, LOLOL I have gone into the laundry room to get only a pillowcase and come out an hour and a half later. Lost in space!

[@jessbevan85]

The struggle is real!!

[@borleyboo5613]

Great tips, and I could relate to everything. I have a walk-in understairs cupboard which is a mess. I’ve attempted to tidy and sort it several times, but with these tips, I think I can finally accomplish this. Thank you. I have subscribed. 😊 👍

[@jessbevan85]

Awesome!!! Let us know how you go :)

[@tanyafarrar5041]

Thanks, the doorway hit home for me. I'm really starting to see ADHD traits in myself.

[@jessbevan85]

The more videos you watch, the more chance you will uncover it! Thanks for watching, be safe in those doorways!!!

[@wosupero6273]

This a really good succinct video. I'm adding it to my motivation playlist. Thank you for making this.

[@jessbevan85]

Thanks for the feedback! And you are most welcome :)

[@badbenito]

Surviving the Apocalypse might depend on those power cords!

[@jessbevan85]

So true!!! Except when I imagine an apocalypse, there's no power lol

[@chassmith6778]

I'm going to try this starting when I get home from work tonight. Thank you. Never considered if I have ADHD or not, but you described me to a T

[@jessbevan85]

You are most welcome! Let us know how you go!!!

[@kgd6147]

I was advised to try 500 mg of Acetyl L-carnitine by my neurologist, available at Amazon.

[@theresalee9392]

Thank you so much!

[@jessbevan85]

You're welcome!

[@annastiscia6511]

Had to chuckle when you said about 'doorways'!!

[@jessbevan85]

The struggle is real!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@lainadimmich7672]

doorway! the secret to life! thank you.

[@jessbevan85]

You're very welcome!

[@karaandersen698]

Omigod doorways! What a great tip to stay on task

[@jessbevan85]

I'm glad it was helpful!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@bethyoung3654]

Very helpful and entertaining! Thank you!

[@jessbevan85]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching :)

[@savannahbanks]

Great put together vid. Love accent. Need more hair, girl!

[@jessbevan85]

I have an accent? lol... glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryanoz]

The doom scroll 😂tell me more? Ps my 350 much 'needed' cords are in a box, triples of ethernet, modem cords you never know? 😊

[@hectorquinones5579]

Does the fridge door count as a door?

[@chassmith6778]

I'd say, "yes".

[@jessbevan85]

HAHAHAHA solid advice

[@jessbevan85]

Great question!!! Possibly it does, if you have a tendency to then get distracted cooking or taking snacks to the lounge!

[@jelenataylor]

Oh my god, the doorway part made me feel so seen 😂😭 Thank you for the helpful tips!! 🫶🏻

[@jessbevan85]

You're so welcome!