People always apologise at the door. “Sorry, it’s a bit of a mess.” “Don’t look at the kitchen.” “I would have tidied but, " I get it. I’ve done it too. We’ve been taught that someone seeing your house honestly is a moral failure, and a professional organiser walking in feels like inviting the judge into the courtroom. So let me tell you something, properly: I’m not looking at your mess. ...
Let me just say it, one of the most hectic things about the summer holidays is keeping organised. I’m human. I’m neurodivergent. And yes, there are shortcuts even a professional organiser and cleaner takes in their own home. I’m not above it. None of us should be. The Holiday Washing Spiral Over the holidays, keeping on top of washing is genuinely difficult. The kids are home, changing three times a day, throwing their PJs in the wash after one night. If you miss just one of your two loads a day, suddenly you’re two weeks behind. ...
New year, fresh start energy is everywhere right now. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably seen all those “transform your entire home in January!” posts and felt… overwhelmed. Here’s the thing: those grand organising overhauls rarely work for ADHD brains. Instead, I want to share 5 small, achievable organising goals for 2026 that are designed to work with your brain, not against it. 1. Create One “Drop Zone” That Actually Works You know that spot where everything lands when you walk in the door? Keys, wallet, random receipts, that thing you’ve been meaning to return? ...
I spent years thinking I was just bad at organising. I’d read the books. Watch the videos. Buy the cute matching baskets. Follow the step-by-step systems. And within a week (sometimes days), it would all fall apart. The problem wasn’t me. The problem was that traditional organising advice is designed for neurotypical brains. Let me show you why it doesn’t work for ADHD-and more importantly, what to do instead. Problem #1: “Put Everything Away Where It Belongs” Why It Fails: ...