Declutter Like a Professional by Asking These 5 Questions

Written By Cynthia Hammer, MSW

By Cynthia Hammer, MSW, Author of Living with Inattentive ADHD

 

As you look at each item, ask yourself:

·         What are my reasons for keeping this?  Are they valid reasons?

·         When and how often do I really use it?  Do not decide based on how often you want to use it.

·         Is there some other item that would make better use of this space? 

·         Is it in its most efficient location?  i.e with related items? near its intended use?

·         Will I remember I own it if I put it out of sight?  Can I store it with a label or in a clear container? 

 Let the answers to these questions guide your decluttering. 

Your goal with decluttering is to have only those things near at hand that you use and enjoy.   A simplified environment will make you feel better about yourself and your space.

 

Cynthia Hammer, MSW

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD in 1992 when she was 49 years old. The following year she created the non-profit organization, ADD Resources, with a mission to educate adults and helping professionals about ADHD in adults. She ran the organization for 15 years before retiring.

During the Covid isolation she wrote a book about her life with inattentive ADHD which should be published by the end of this year. In writing the book, she was dismayed to learn that children with inattentive ADHD continue to be under-diagnosed and adults with inattentive ADHD often are incorrectly diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

She created a new non-profit in 2021, the Inattentive ADHD Coalition (www.iadhd.org), to create more awareness about inattentive ADHD and the need for early diagnosis and treatment.

https://www.iadhd.org
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