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How I Stay Organized with ADHD

How to Set Up Your Day So You Run on Autopilot.

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Feb 17, 2025
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A highly detailed and whimsical Rube Goldberg-style machine representing a schedule running on autopilot, now incorporating a steam engine puffing out clouds of steam, a flashing police siren, and a classic wind-up monkey clapping cymbals. The intricate contraption features large interconnected gears, spinning wheels, and cascading chain reactions of automated tasks. Springs launch pinballs into motion, levers drop weights onto see-saws, and domino-like elements trigger various actions, all working in perfect harmony. The entire machine is illuminated with a warm, golden glow, symbolizing precision and efficiency. Clock faces and calendar symbols are integrated into the gears to reinforce the theme of time automation, while the steam engine powers part of the system, adding an old-world mechanical feel.

I plan each day as precisely as possible.

Everything has a time and place.

I’m like a giant wind-up doll.

That’s ideal when you have ADHD.

If everything is planned, you have an advantage.

You won’t stumble or lose things with a smooth process.

And you’ll have a backup plan.

ADHD means you’re in chaos mode.

That’s why I go to bed in the same way.

I tend to live with lots of precise rituals.

My office is set up for optimal use.

I bought the same daily outfit.

The secret to a smooth life is reducing your options.

I loved not thinking about what to wear.

You can write your own fashion rules.

Life was simple.

Getting ready was easy.

I like simple because ADHD makes life hard.

Being organized helps me make good decisions.

Instead of buying junk food…

I have cooked food.

I have fruit on the counter, so I reach for it when I want a snack.

I weigh myself every day.

This helps me monitor my eating habits.

When I reach my cutoff weight, I shift my mindset.

I rely on journaling to stay organized.

All ADHDer…

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