Coach Reacts to ADHD Friendly House tour 

This video was very helpful, thank you! And I know you mean well, but... not all of us have these "superpowers". I don't really hyperfocus, and I'm not particularly creative. I'm still diagnosed ADHD. It stings whenever this gets brought up because 1) it makes me feel worse about myself for obvious reasons and 2) it makes other people expect these qualities out of me (and others like me).

In terms of laundry hampers, I have found that point of performance is key. I have separate hampers for myself, my husband, my two kids share one, and we have two in the laundry room, one for microfiber items that can’t be washed with fuzzy stuff and the other for cloth napkins and towels. My kids’ hamper is directly outside their bedrooms and very close to their bathroom; they have to walk by it to go anywhere else in the house. My hamper is in a spot I can easily find in the dark (directly to the right of my dresser) because most of the time I toss my clothes in there when it is dark out. My husband’s used to be next to mine - he had to walk past it to get to his “side” of the room - but he kept leaving his clothes all over the floor next to his side of the bed. In a fit of frustration one day, I moved his hamper to the spot where he dropped all of his clothes, and now they are almost always likely to make it into the hamper. Washing our clothes by person instead of color has allowed me to stay on top of laundry better because certain family members go through clothes much faster than others, so I can be sure that I know which person is getting low on clothes and prioritize their laundry. I love your video and Jessica’s video. And I wanted to thank you for drawing attention to the fact that neurodivergent folks need to organize their home differently than neurotypical people do.

Watching these type of videos makes me so excited to improve things to make it easier and also make me more productive! Just the revelation that if certain are hard and don't work for you you can change them instead of forcing yourself to change is such a revelation

I have seen this vid of Jessica’s a while back, and really enjoyed watching how it plays with minimalism in contrast. Helpful to see all these concepts side-by-side! Thanks Robyn.

Visual Cues are so important I am really minimalistic and i like to put everything away But if i do not see my Deodorant in the morning, i won't use it, because i will foget it

Two of my favourite ADHD content providers in one video! Thank you!

Also, thank you that even when you don’t exactly vibe personally with something (like bins you don’t know what is in there), you have such grace and understanding for the true mental challenges/guilt that come with fighting the ADD/ADHD! Just found your channel yesterday and loving it. I’ve been a “brain” of a Jessica’s world for a while.

I have a laundry sorter in my bedroom. I used a label maker to label the different bags. Except instead of labelling the actual bags, I labelled the spots on the rod where the bags hang for what the different bags were for. I forget what the bags are for if I don't have that labelled.

I love Jessica! This was the first video that I saw of hers and I’m obsessed with her channel. Can’t wait to hear your perspective.

Lol. Yes!! Figuring out what works for you! I actually got an instant pot because so many ADHDrs love them. I think I 'would have' loved it but I couldn't bring myself to gruel through the learning process of how to use it. Too many buttons and settings. I gave it away. Everybody is different...you do you!!!

Oh snap will definitely save up for an on demand hot water kettle because I always forget that I cooked water until it cooled of again because I got distracted. And as a result I often just don't make tea in general, this looks like a great product!

What she calls "point of performance " I have always called "The fingertips rule" when setting things up with my kids. It is definitely useful whether you are ADHD or not!

As someone with ADD, in decluttering and organizing, I find sorting things by “subject/theme” the starting point to then be able to take a step to declutter even more or to list and tape in or on the box what is in it. Also we use our Keurig to keep hot water and just use the hot water to make tea/hot chocolate in/from their bags. No need to use k-cups. I also keep mine cleaned (I know those who don’t, contaminants are gross!)

I really like how you have introduced this channel. Thank you. ❤️ I think that many people will benefit.

I just want to add a few comments: First, you are the only sane, self-proclaimed minimalist I've found on the internet. I've been in a desperate hunt to find motivating videos to keep me going on my cleaning and it is been ridiculously hard. Hearing people talking about "decluttering" things they actually like, use, and enjoy in the name of minimalism is horrifying. So thank you. THANK YOU for saying that the purpose of looking pretty is a valid purpose! Most important thing I need to say. Saying "superpowers" isn't really a helpful outlook for a few reasons. 1) Not everyone with ADHD struggles with hyperfocus or is extremely creative in the conventional way. Some people may hyperfocus on negative thoughts or worst-case scenario outcomes. Many people who are ADHD aren't artistically inclined in the traditional sense but may be extremely good with spatial awareness or numbers. One thing that most ADHDers have in common is being good at, if not necessarily enjoying, puzzles. 2. Hyperfocus can be extremely damaging. Many females in particular are diagnosed with EDs instead of the underlying cause which is ADHD so even if the ED is treated, what caused it isn't and relapse is almost inevitable. They've found when you treat the underlying ND (usually ADHD, ASD, or OCD), the ED naturally begins to correct itself, whether its an undereating/overeating/compulsive eating behaviors that are the problem. Hyperfocus can also be incredibly damaging if you also have other conditions. Pair ADHD hyperfocus with Bipolar and you get hyperfocus induced mania. Pair ADHD hyperfocus with ASD perseverations and you can have a particularly toxic combo that can lead to mental breakdown if it doesn't lead to physical breakdown first from lack of water or food. And yes, ADHDers are known to binge drink because during a hyperfixation, we may forget to not only eat, but also hydrate. That's why there's an app to remind you to drink water, and it does nothing else. Perhaps most helpful thing I want to say. Having multiples can be really impactful for ADHDers. Keeping phone/watch/tablet chargers at key points throughout the house really helps with managing battery life. A charger in the bedroom (across the room is fine if you're prone to scrolling in bed), at the desk, and at your relaxation station are key, as well as one in the car. I have 2 watch chargers, 2 ipad chargers, and 4 phone chargers plus a backup of each in my travel pouch. This means I'm never going to misplace any of them and when I travel, if I leave one or all behind, I'm not borked when I get home. This logic applies to lots of things. I have two bathrooms, so I have two sets of cleaning supplies for example. If I had 2 floors, I'd have 2 vacuum cleaners because I can't be arsed to carry such a heavy thing up and down the steps constantly. I'd opt not to vacuum. I thought all this might be helpful for your spouse and his.. charging issues. My gut-reaction defensive self speaking up. Baskets and bins are amazing... as long as they're accurately labeled and/or they're clear/see-thru. I doubt any ADHDer or most men for that matter, will organize their cord pile. The important thing is, its just one cord pile. It isn't 8 throughout the house. That right there is the win. Also, F'it Buckets are amazing! Anyone with 2 floors should have one for the stairs for anything going upstairs and they are THE BEST cleaning hack ever. If it doesn't belong in the room you're cleaning, it goes in the bucket. When you're done with that room, deliver those items to their specific rooms *but do not put them away* and move onto the next room and repeat the process except this time and each time henceforth, if you find items that go in a previously cleaned area, DO put them away. Because the space is already cleaned, you're less likely to get distracted.

When they mentioned the basket and bringing it upstairs, does anybody do this but then never empties the basket once it gets upstairs?

Love this video, both you and Jessica help me with so much info ❤️ I would love to see a video on how you set up your boys bedrooms to be ADHD friendly, and just how you help your kids in general. 👍🏻 I have an 8 year old boy with ADHD and he is only just starting to figure out what he needs to make things easier. He can't always explain what is difficult and why.

I think I know why I’m on the verge of a nervous breakdown (literally) right now! I’m a mother of 10, over 55, caring for 2 mentally disabled boys (16-21) and caring part time for a MIL with dementia. I have fibromyalgia and ADHD. I am not handling anything well and there is no respite available. None.

Getting beyond the sentimental and learning to live with less has been big for helping me with my ADHD. My family members still has more items than me but I can put them in their rooms and close the door. For example, having less dishes keeps our kitchen cleaner because we have to wash up to have the next meal.

I’ve got a better water kettle for you! Insinkerator is a tankless, on-demand hot water system installed on the kitchen sink. It’s directly hooked into the water pipe so you never have to fill a reservoir. My brother, who is a plumber, installed one for my parents who always drank tea or instant coffee, they loved it. You’re welcome.😘

I would have to say I prefer Jessica's style of Teapot specifically for ADHD. While yours is nice for on demand hot water, I would still have to put the teabag in the hot water and wait for it to steep. Then I either have to sit there and stare at that mug until it's done steeping (not easy with ADHD) or walk away and forget I made tea all together and come back to a cold mug. I need the colored lights to catch my attention and remind me I made tea. Plus it steeps while it boils, so all the steps are already done in the process of just making the tea. Yours would be great however for hot chocolate or instant coffee though. But, I don't really drink those.

Hello :) as usual your video is so instructive ;) I totally let the chargeur close to where I use it :) and the same with things in general. I let all the tea coffee sugar, in a box close to the tea cups.. ;) I use an old kitchen timer for all the cooking and even other tasks :) i never noticed that the sensory things could be in link too, but it resonated. I am sensitive to material too :) we have to do what work for us yes ;) sharing our different technics to deal with can inspire each others ;) thanks ;)

Excellent video lots of great tips, I think many times we just beat ourselves up over our lack of concentration and motivation but perhaps we should adjust our surroundings to work for us in the way we process instead of what is considered the "norm"

Any other Brits mildly horrified that she put the tea in the Kettle? 😅 Also how do Americans ever make hot water if not using a kettle?

Thank you for this reaction and a little peek in to how you imply these tips in your home.

This was great Thanks for posting!

Bins with labels with pictures on them are a way of making the contents more visible. I can’t remember what is inside of them.

I have the same hamper. Maybe to help hubby put small label on bar in front of each section.

I pretty much through everything in on cold so I don't have to sort lol. I like idea of using gloves to wash dishes because I also find it absolutely disgusting and I will put it off and hope my husband gets to it! I think we need to try the Marie kondo method of folding clothes because we use one dresser and we're either trying to fit them all in or he just doesn't put his clothes away and they sit on top of the dresser. I started to use a rotating shirt system. I just wear the next one on top and then when I've done laundry I put them on the bottom of the pile. On my days off I'll choose a shirt really want to wear and that has made it so much easier!

Bahaha!! I could comment way too much on this subject!! I love that bottomless bin!🤣

Your laundry system is cool - I guess it could make it easier for your husband if it was color coded instead of all beige 😉🙂

Those helpers are good but damn they be expensive sometimes if you haven't managed to have a "yardstick human life" thus far. And I think if you have an Instapot isn't that in the end the only thing you end up using?

Talking about sensory issues. I have problems with bathing.can you offer me some advice please?

I am ADD and have suffered multiple concussions as well and think there is too.much on the counter for me to concentrate on the main tasks...just saying

Thank you

How does one get you as a coach

Your husband has ADHD? What job does he do. I find it difficult to even do my job. I am so stressed and disorganized. I am exhausted

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Does she not like being called Jess?