My routine is to keep my home clutter-free. Click on the link to read more.
Are there things you try to practice daily to live a more sustainable lifestyle?
My routine is to keep my home clutter-free. Having ADHD, and clutter seems to follow me around. When I come home, sometimes plop my belongings in certain places to deal with later them.
My routines help me to get back on track when I am distracted or exhausted. Like putting things away, washing the dishes, and doing extra cleaning.
Routines bring structure and consistency into my life which my mind craves. Doing my chores regularly has given me extra time to write and enjoy other hobbies too. I don’t have to feel guilty because my chores are done.
One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t. Click on the link to read my blog.
One thing that gets on my nerves about being disabled. People try to fix my problems when I have explained why I can’t.
What do I mean “fixing my problems”?
When I have clearly stated why I can’t do something because of financial or health issues, then I receive unwanted advice on how to address the problem.
I understand that my life and my struggles are so different from able body people. Dealing with health and financial issues and fighting against a disease (rheumatoid arthritis) that wants to cripple me.
One reason why some people do this is because it is a coping mechanism. My life and their lives are radically different. Perhaps, they are comparing their lives to mine. There could be a lot of reasons why people are trying to fix my problems.
That I am a reminder that health is fragile, and that terrifies a lot of people.
I just want people to ask me if I need help, to respect my boundaries, and to ask questions. Also, realize that I am human with desires and needs, have a different perspective, and my life as meaning and value.
I will be discussing how I am creating a kitchen routine for my dishes to combat procrastination, which is caused by ADHD. To learn more click on the link below.
The one piece of advice that I would give my 20-year-old self is to learn to love your space despite your circumstances. As I mentioned in my recent podcast on May 7 of 2023 that I didn’t love my space.
It didn’t help ADHD/ADD was affecting my organizational skills. People made judgments saying I was lazy, and I didn’t care. Dealing with RA (rheumatoid arthritis) flared up that almost crippled me. So, I had a lot of resentment towards my space because I thought there was a major flaw with me.
The never-ending cycle of purging items, which I thought was cleaning. Then in a few weeks, the cluttered would return, adding to my resentment.
I didn’t understand was how the RA was impacting my life during a flare-up. Just doing the necessary chores, that was it. What I needed in those times was help and compassion.
Instead, I blamed myself for circumstances that were out of my control. Resentment continued to build towards my space as hopelessness settled in.
I wasn’t flawed.
I had the wrong ideas about clutter and organization.
Then one day, I realized that people who had organized homes and kept them maintained; actually, loved the space that they lived in and wanted the best for them and their families.
By loving my space that I admitted I deserved a clean, welcoming environment, and a peaceful sanctuary from the rest of the world. And that I needed to create a system that functioned for my lifestyle.
I will be discussing my recovery from my surgery, and how iron deficiency anemia, is affecting my life. In the second segment, I will be discussing organizational skills. And how ADHD affects those skills, and the impacts on my life.
There is no regular podcast for this week, and I’m in the process of working on a new episode. In the meantime, here are some recent short podcasts and two short stories podcasts that are available.
My podcast for April 4, 2023, where I discuss my writing and editing. Here’s the link below:
Today, I am tackling paper clutter! It is exhausting. For the last few weeks, I have been drowning in paper clutter. Needing a break, I decided to write this post because my mind needs to relax. I’m proud of myself for the that I am making.
Something, I have noticed is that paper clutter quickly piles up in my home. My ADD kicks in and I procrastinate, I just don’t want to deal with it. Then the paper clutter continues to build. It never ends.
Today, I had enough. I need my space, and I need the clutter to be gone. That’s my motivation.
Yesterday, I discussed that I wanted to edit and outline articles. Unfortunately, I didn’t do any outlining. I edited 550 words in my writing session. Expanding my opening scene paragraph which was 120 words to 300 words I edited.
My goals for today are to outline and finish editing my chapter, which I think will be about 500 words edited when completed.
It was hard to get started after so many weeks away from my writing. The ADD wanted to run wild, I stayed in my chair to stay focused and took breaks. Once I reached hyper-focused, I started making good progress on my chapter.
Now, it is about to get back to a routine of writing and editing daily as I transition to a new normal after having my surgery.
It is vital to remember to give myself patience; as I put my new routines back in place, allowing myself time to adjust. It’s essential to keep my expectations in reality. I don’t become overwhelmed with all these changes.
Taking just things day by day. Self-care is crucial.
Alexandra Mars 