Tools to make ADHD life easier
With over 10 years of experience as a Professional Organiser these are the items I continue to recommend to clients…
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During lockdown I started using the Kanban system to manage my to-do list. There are many ways to use Kanban online (e.g. Trello). However I (and many people with ADHD) prefer the old-style use of Post It notes on my wall. It’s very satisfying moving them around as I get stuff done or revise priorities.
Post It notes are also useful when you’re brainstorming for a project. And if you’re organising your home – they make great temporary labels for cupboards/ filing categories. For me they’re an essential tool.
BUT what’s the point of Post It notes that keep falling off your wall. Since discovering Super sticky Post It notes these Post It notes stay up for well over a year (don’t judge me!)
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I love a Sharpie pen and use a black one for my Kanban board (if I write in biro it is much harder to view from my desk). They come in soooo many other colours too.
You probably already have these at home but I’ve added a link to reduce any friction in getting started!
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This gadget is actually called an ID Camouflage Roller but let’s be honest, The Obliterator is a much better name!
Whether you’re decluttering mail or other paperwork, this handy tool covers your address and other identifying details with one quick swipe. Once I started using this tool, I decluttered my shredder (which always overheated or jammed).
TIP: keep it where you open mail – and next to a bin.
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Professional Organisers often recommend waiting until you’ve decluttered before buying storage solutions. However, if you’re tackling paperwork it can be useful to invest in a set of simple cardboard folders as low cost temporary storage while you are clarifying paperwork categories.
Try storing these vertically in a cardboard box with post it notes as temporary labels. If a folder gets too full you can then sub-divide into new folders.
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Vertical filing works well for people with ADHD. It is much easier to maintain than ring binders, and it’s easy to find the paperwork by rifling.
If you use suspension files to store papers I recommend these cardboard Esselte suspension files. The flexible plastic inserts used last much longer than the more rigid plastic ones often seen.
NB Choose the right size for your filing cabinet – they come in Foolscap and A4 size. (Foolscap are slightly bigger & more useful imo.)
