It can be difficult to know how and where to start decluttering especially for a women with ADHD. The reason being is everybody’s home and lifestyle is different. What clutters one person’s home might be different to what clutters somebody else’s. That being said, there are some simple tips I’d like to suggest to help you decide for yourself.
All Clutter Is Not The Same – Be aware of the different types of clutter in your home. All clutter is not the same. Some of the declutter in the different rooms in your home can be easier to clutter than others. Some clutter is relatively easy to discard and we can make quick progress. Other types of clutter evokes emotions and feelings that stop us decluttering. Maybe we feel guilty for getting rid of it or want to keep it just in case we might need it in the future. Some of the different types of clutter in our homes might be toy clutter, paper clutter, digital clutter and sentimental clutter.
Avoid Decluttering Difficult Items – If you are just starting to decluttering your home there are some types of clutter that I’d suggest you avoid if you’re new to decluttering and just starting out. For example, try to avoid decluttering your sentimental clutter items such as family heirlooms, your child’s artwork and old photos. Sifting through these items can bring back memories and evoke feelings that potentially make decluttering decisions difficult and slow.
Pick An Easy Room To Declutter – If you want too declutter your items quickly and painlessly choose a room that contains easy items – to know what you use, want and love. Not where you have to think too much or spend ages deliberating. For example, your bathroom is an easy room to start decluttering because it’s probably got limited storage and stuff and you tend to easily know what you use and what you don’t.
Avoid Tackling A Large Room- Decluttering can be so overwhelming for a women with ADHD so tackling large room should be put off to another time. Go for a small room or area and get it decluttered so you can feel encouraged and motivated to continue
Declutter A Space That Will Give You Inner Calm & Peace– Clutter can have a negative effect on a women with ADHD ability to focus and concentrate. If your home is cluttered it can be visually distracting and affect your mental health. So, if you’re deciding which room to declutter first, you could consider which room will help you regain some inner calm and peace. When we feel better, we tend to be more energized and motivated to take action and make change. These are especially helpful traits when it comes to effective cluttering.