Taming the Chaos
Organization is a skill one learns, and it does not come naturally to those with ADD. Learn how to tame the chaos here!
ADD and Time Management  People with Attention Deficit Disorder often have great difficulty in managing their time. This can cause problems with work, school, and even families. Why not learn how to manage time and make life much more manageable. ADD Password Helpers  Short-term memory difficulties are common in people with ADD. Today it seems that almost every place you visit or order from online requires a user name and often a password. How is it possible to keep all of your screen names and passwords straight?
Amazon Kindle 2 Review and ADD  The Kindle 2 is Amazon’s latest in wireless reading devices and is a godsend for someone who is ADD. I have ADD and I cannot tell you how many books I have purchased over the years and within days or weeks of purchasing the books, misplaced or forgot I had even purchased the books. Changing Seasons and Seasonal Tasks  Are you over run by clothes and other seasonal items in and around your home? By the time you find your winter clothes is it time to take out the summer ones again? Read here to find out how to tame seasonal clutter. Feng Shui the ADD Way  Finding ways to make life simple when you are a family of three all diagnosed with ADD or ADHD can be challenging. I have learned how not things the hard way, but to keep it simple do. Read more tips on how to Feng Shui the ADD Way. File Organization and ADD  I have over 55,000 photos to keep organized on my laptop, in addition to my writing and my family life. Trying to find files became chaotic and time consuming. Now I have developed a system that works for me, every time. Freecycle  People with ADD or ADHD often have difficulty organizing items. That accompanied with impulsive buying can often result in unneeded or unwanted items piling up around your space. Find a local Freecycle Group and start gaining control on things. Learning Resources Time Tracker Review  The Learning Resources Time Tracker is a programmable electronic timer, which is designed to help keep students of all ages focused on the task at hand. Can it help your family or classroom? Read my review of the Learning Resources Time Tracker and decide. Organization Skills and ADD  Living with ADD can be extremely overwhelming. There is the constant misplacing of essential items, missed appointments, and forgotten bills that can not only be frustrating but expensive when one considers the amount of money paid in missed appointment and late payment charges. Organizing Important Papers  When you have ADD/ADHD there is sense of organization amongst the many piles of paper in the home, yet, I recently realized how sad my organization system is when I was able to find mt 7 year old Hunter ceiling fan owner's manual faster than my daughter’s birth certificate. Paper Chaos and ADD  What comes easy to so many is a paper nightmare for the ADD person. I have decided this year to shred any paper I do not need. I am only keeping the essentials one needs for taxes and medical history and the rest is being filed in the shredder.
Problem Solving Outside the Box and ADD  Sometimes when we feel fidgety, we can be more impulsive in our words and actions. Often spurting out answers to questions asked in class or in a meeting, without first finishing our thought process to evaluate the relevancy of our thoughts. Here are several ways to prevent embarrassing ourselves. Time Management and ADD  People who have ADD or ADHD often deal with a constant forgetfulness, which can be extremely frustration. Although there are many reminder methods such as daily planners and electronic calendars, these methods only work if the person remembers to use them or to check them regularly.
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