Organizing an ADHD Brain

Do you read the advice, agree with it, and then do nothing? You're not alone.
In this episode, we explain how the all-or-nothing mindset and perfectionism keep you stuck, and how play can help you start. You'll learn why researching can become a form of procrastination, why your brain treats new things as dangerous, and how to build self-trust one baby step at a time.
Mentioned in this episode:
Why all-or-nothing thinking and perfectionism stop you from organizing, even when you know exactly what to do
How to interrupt the "I need to research more first" loop and connect your brain to action
How to tell your nervous system you're safe to start without knowing the outcome, so you can build self-trust
How to use play and tinkering to take tiny baby steps, treating failed attempts as data instead of proof you're a failure

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

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🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
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Do you reach for your phone, a snack, or a drink when you're exhausted and overwhelmed? In this episode of Organizing an ADHD Brain, we explore how to move from cheap dopamine to real joy with ADHD.
We explain why the ADHD brain craves quick dopamine hits when stuck in fight or flight, and Megs shares the small, everyday joys that have helped her practice being present: mini walks, play, family game nights, singing lessons, and more. You'll also learn how micro-practices and a new view of self-care can help you nourish your body and your life without adding another thing to your to-do list.
Mentioned in this episode:
How joy is a more satisfying alternative to cheap dopamine
Simple, low-effort ways to add delight to your week
How self-care can be reframed as "nourishing your body,"
How micro-practices and play build tiny habits that add up
Dopamine Menu (Mentioned in the episode): https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

We are joined again by psychotherapist and trauma specialist Deserae Kofoed to talk about what it looks like to notice trauma responses and ADHD overwhelm in real life, and what to do about them.
We share honest, messy, real-world examples of nervous system regulation, emotional triggers, self-compassion, and how to build coping skills when your brain feels hijacked. You'll learn why ADHD symptoms and trauma symptoms can look so similar, why "name it to tame it" works, and why the best time to practice is when you're not flooded.
Mentioned in this episode:
How to spot a trauma or stress response in your body
Practical tools for calming your nervous system
Why kindness beats self-criticism when you're exhausted
The harm reduction approach to coping
Connect with Des!
🌐 Website: https://www.deseraekofoed.com
Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:
(Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

Struggle with letting go of clutter, even when you know it's holding you back?
In this episode we break down what letting go actually looks like for the ADHD brain, not the Pinterest-perfect version, but the real, messy, emotional process. We walk through the real reasons ADHDers get stuck in decluttering cycles: overwhelm, emotional decision-making, all-or-nothing thinking, and the myth that the right bin will fix everything.
Learn how to make one decision at a time, build self-trust through small actions, and understand why it’s okay that letting go is uncomfortable. If you're ready to stop buying organizing products as a substitute for actually organizing, this episode is for you.
Mentioned in this episode:
What it actually takes to start letting go of clutter, even when you don't feel prepared
The emotional and executive-function process behind decision-making, decluttering, and organizing with ADHD
Practical mindset shifts for building self-trust, managing emotional discomfort, and creating systems that stick
Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:
(Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/

Editing done by Ian Gilliam at Sabr Media LLC: https://www.iangilliam.com/sabr-media-llc
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com

Do you actually know what you want out of life, or are you stuck in the "I'll figure it out someday" loop?
In this episode, we break down why so many ADHDers struggle to identify their goals, passions, and purpose and why that's not a personal failing, but it's actually an executive function and dopamine-driven challenge. We unpack the "hobby graveyard," the danger of using AI as a decision-making crutch, and why knowing what you don't want is just as valuable as knowing what you do.
Megs also shares her own journey breaking away from social media as a real-world case study in messy, non-linear progress.
If you're an adult with ADHD who feels behind, indecisive, or like everyone else got a "purpose manual" you never received, this episode will help you reframe what progress actually looks like.
Mentioned in this episode:
Why ADHD brains struggle to "just know" what they want
How the "hobby graveyard" keeps you stuck
What “progress” actually means
Megs' personal, honest story of quitting social media
How to ADHD: https://www.youtube.com/@HowtoADHD
Resources on ADHD and Executive Function:
(Freebie) Dopamine Menu: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/dopaminemenu
What Are ADHD Executive Functions?: https://www.additudemag.com/slideshow...
How to Improve Executive Function with ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/how-to-im...
Time Management Skills and Organization Help for ADHD: https://www.additudemag.com/time-mana...

Website: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/
Blog: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/blog
Events: https://www.organizinganadhdbrain.com/adhd-events

CONNECT
🔗 Instagram:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/megscrawford/
🔗 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Organizing.an.adhd.brain
🔗 LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/MegsCrawford
🔗 Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/OrganizingAnADHDBrain/
Share your thoughts with Megs!
Would you like to learn more about hiring Megs as your ADHD coach? Start here> The Perfect Place to Start
The Community is OPEN! Join right here: Organizing an ADHD Brain
You can also learn more about the community HERE> OrganizinganADHDBrain.com