Volume VI, Issue 9 | March 20, 2008
 

Uh-oh, It's Spring Cleaning Time!

Dear %$firstname$%,

Happy Spring! This is a great time of year - the days are longer, the colors are brighter, and we tend to have a lot more energy! It's also the time of year that many of us look around and actually want to get our physical environments in shape...and that means getting rid of clutter!

So many adults with ADD are plagued with clutter. Our desks are covered with papers. Our sinks are full of dishes. Our floors and counters are covered with "stuff." 

Where Does Clutter Come From?

Clutter builds up easily for many ADDers. Sometimes, we get distracted and just place a paper or an object wherever it's convenient. Other times we find that, despite our best efforts, we just don't know where to put something, so we put it anywhere. Other times, we just don't care what goes where and why, and we shun the idea of "organization."

No matter why your clutter builds up, one things is clear: clutter affects the mind in a negative way. 

How Clutter Affects the Mind

Looking at your clutter can often zap your energy on the spot. You get angry with yourself for letting it get to this point...and then you feel bad.

You want to clean up, you want to be organized, but you just don't know where to start...and that makes you feel bad, too.

Because you don't know where to start - and because cleaning and organizing is not your favorite activity - you procrastinate...and that makes you feel even worse.

The result is that your clutter sticks around, untouched. And if you do manage to make some headway, chances are you'll be feeling bad again when the clutter quickly comes back. What an awful cycle!

What to Do

There is a proven, ADD-friendly method for dealing with clutter, and it's a 3-step process:

1. Sort your stuff. This means going through all that clutter and figuring out what you have, what you need, and what you can get rid of.

2. Create the systems. After you've successfully sorted all your stuff and know what you need to keep, you'll need to figure out where to put it all! This is the point where you start thinking about how to work with your ADD to keep your stuff organized. It means developing systems based on what will work for you, and NOT based on that organizing show you saw on TV.

3. Plan the follow-through. No matter how great your organization systems are, your clutter will come right back if you don't put a plan in place to use your systems consistently!

And there's one more missing piece to this puzzle that trips up many ADDers: To make this process work, you must step back from the problem in order to create the solutions. 

It's nearly impossible to find a lasting solution to your clutter challenge when you're standing in the middle of it. You've got to detach from - both physically and mentally - to keep from getting overwhelmed by it.

Don't Judge Yourself

Lastly, don't judge yourself because you tend to accumulate clutter. It's a common problem and it does NOT indicate a character flaw! Just know that when you are ready to deal with it, you can successfully get rid of your clutter!

Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye Coaching Toolkit

If Spring Cleaning and de-cluttering is on your mind in a big way, then you'll want to test drive our most popular coaching product...with no risk!

Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye is a breakthrough program that is helping countless adults with ADD get rid of their clutter - for good.

Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye contains a 4-track audio CD with over 55 minutes of practical solutions and 26-page booklet that will guide you through each step.

The audio CD walks you through this ADD-friendly process in a lighthearted and fun manner. You can listen to the CD at your convenience in your car, on your computer, or on your stereo.

The companion booklet guides you through each step, covering all the material in depth, so that everything you need to know about this process is contained in a handy reference guide.

In this ADD-friendly, step-by-step process, you’ll:

  • Pick the right area to begin de-cluttering
  • Tap into the motivation that will help you stay focused
  • Establish realistic goals and expectations
  • Stop procrastinating and get rid of your crap
  • Create ADD-friendly organizational systems that will work for you
  • Develop structure that will allow you to keep your clutter from coming back

Plus, following this method ensures that you won’t succumb to overwhelm when you bust through your clutter.

AND, this product is backed with a 110% Unconditional Guarantee. Try Kiss Your Clutter Goodbye for 90 days. If you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it for a full refund of your purchase price, plus an additional 10%. You can test drive the product with no risk!

Get more info or order your coaching toolkit at www.ADDclutterbusters.com.

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I hope you enjoy the first week of Spring. I know I will! :-)

 

All My Best ,

Jennifer Koretsky,
Founder, Head Coach & Chief Visionary Officer
ADD Management Group, LLC

 

P.S. March mADDness giveaways continue on my blog at www.ExperiencingADDvantages.com. I hope you'll stop by!


 

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