Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD: Tips and Tools to Help You Take Charge of Your Life and Get Organized by Susan C. PinskyMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
I agree with many of the other reviewers who note that, while aimed at people with ADHD and their families, the suggestions here are really for those that value efficiency over aesthetics, and in some cases knowing the efficient isn’t the least expensive solution. Instead of sparking joy, your organizational tools and ways should radiate “get ‘er done”. Less Marie Kondo, more Larry the Cable Guy, at least in attitude. What does this mean? Some examples are in order. The author hates opaque storage boxes. Why? It takes at least one extra step to see what’s inside. While you’re at it, toss the lid and save another step in order to use storage boxes. How does tossing the lid help when you stack boxes. The author says not to stack boxes – use shelving so you don’t have to. And about those boxes – could you use an open faced bin instead? Lots easier. Beyond storage, the author has advice on many subjects that reflect her experience with families with ADHD issues. Is matching socks too much trouble? Buy a bunch of socks of one color, throw away existing socks, and store the new socks loose in a bin or drawer. In reading through this set of organizing and living ideas, you appreciate that approaching these kinds of problems from the mindset of optimizing for people with ADHD provides interesting alternative answers to what you’d get from the more mainstream organizational gurus. And in some cases, these seem to be better answers. Practical over pretty. Glad I read it.
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