ADHD, Grief, & Sentimental Clutter (Episode 8)

What do you do when decluttering feels emotionally impossible? And for women with ADHD, those emotions can feel extra intense. In this episode, I share the story of cleaning out my late mother’s closet and the huge decluttering lesson it taught me.

Hi! I'm Lorinda Ortiz, RN, Professional Organizer, and ADHD Organizing Specialist, but most importantly a neurodivergent woman that once had a LOT of clutter.

Chapters:

00:00 Welcome and Grief Trigger Warning

00:23 My Grief & Decluttering Story

01:22 Why Decluttering Is Hard for Women with ADHD

02:08 What Are You Avoiding Decluttering?

03:06 Don't Start Decluttering with the Hard Stuff

04:13 Memory Bin Method of Decluttering

05:07 Build Your Decluttering Muscles

05:50 ADHD Organizing Resources

 

Want more ADHD-friendly decluttering support?

• (free) The Clutter Happens Newsletter - One Story, One Tip, Once a Week. This is NOT the typical spammy snorfest cluttering up your inbox. It’s your free weekly dose of laughs, learning, motivation, and mini-coaching. Every Sunday morning. https://organizewithlorinda.myflodesk.com/clutter-happens
• (free) The 5-Minute Clutter Reset Guide - Quick, realistic decluttering strategies for overwhelmed ADHD brains who do NOT have the time, energy, or desire to spend all weekend organizing color-coded pantry bins. https://organizewithlorinda.myflodesk.com/5minresetyt
  
  
• Group Declutter Coaching - My small group coaching program where I help ambitious women stop rage-cleaning and create decluttered, functional, ADHD-friendly homes. https://organizewithlorinda.com/group-coaching/ 
  
  
• Lorinda’s Amazon Affiliate Storefront - Carefully curated, ADHD-friendly products that I actually use and love. (Disclaimer: I earn a small commission on the products purchased from this link, but it’s at no extra cost to you. It helps me to continue providing valuable, free content to women with ADHD and clutter.) https://www.amazon.com/shop/organizewithlorinda

Plus you can find me on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook at @organizewithlorinda