Too many competing thoughts and an overload of distractions can lead to mind-numbing confusion and stress-induced ailments. These situations happen when we're not the best equipped to handle the input deluge. For those with adult ADHD traits, the situations become more complex. What are some methods to compete with competing thoughts? Here are some typical circumstances and ideas for moving forward from my own experiences.
Read moreRooting Out Organizing Kinks
If organizing woes happen over and over, and they’re getting you down, find the source. The reasons for strewn items, excess laundry piles, too much clutter may be obvious and easily dealt with. Then again, maybe not. It may take sleuthing to uncover the actual causes so that you can take remedial actions. Let’s begin that journey here and now.
Read moreTemper The Perils of Visual Overload
Our vision is one of our most influential senses. It enables us to experience beauty and pleasure. There’s also a darker side to what we see and how that impacts our emotional state. Many times that unpleasantness happens within or just outside of our own homes. What measures can we take to avoid visual overwhelm or take it down a few notches in the midst of hyper-stimulation? Here are some ideas.
Read moreLeading a Double Life
Leading one life is complex enough. Can you imagine leading 2? Or more? Stepping into the role of running someone else’s life is bound to turn yours upside down. How do you manage time to get it all done? How do you keep it all together? After nearly 2 months of leading a double life, here are some initial thoughts.
Read moreConfessions from a Recovering Perfectionist
Change is never easy. The more gray hairs we’ve earned, the harder it is to alter deeply ingrained behavior patterns. Changing perfectionista tendencies is definitely not easy. Awareness and desire are the first steps to new evolution. How is this perfectionista tuning in to evolving? Find out in this month’s blog.
Read moreParing Down to a Meaningful Social Size
There are lots of places in our lives that could use some paring down. Looking for a rather effortless place to start? In this month’s blog I share how I made the cut and it feels pretty good.
Read moreAdults Don’t Need Permission…Do They?
Adults mainly have freewill, it’s one of the perks of being an adult. Then why do we need permission to take action when it comes to our own stuff? Good question. Let’s take a look.
Read moreClutter’s a Battlefield
Our homes and lifestyles can drive us to the cliff, but are there ways to pave the road for smoother transit and create a detour away from the cliff? Here are some ideas to get you started and keep the motor purring to conquer household chores and clutter.
Read moreMake The Cut: Minimize to Downsize
You’ve come to terms that some household stuff has to go. Time to eke out much needed storage space or downsize for your new digs. But how the heck do you do that and keep your sanity? The decision-making can be as easy as 1-2-3. Learn how in this month's blog and Make the Cut.
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