How to Win the War on Clutter — One Battle at a Time

Home is where the heart is — and if you have ADHD, there’s probably a bunch of clutter there, too. Poor executive functioning compromises organizational skills, leads to procrastination, and impedes planning and prioritization.

The result? Countertops covered in paperwork, beds littered with laundry, kitchen tables strewn with homeless items, and a looming sense of overwhelm.In a recent survey of 1,885 ADDitude readers, 30% said that clutter and home organization caused them the most stress in life.

Sixty percent of respondents said they were dissatisfied with their home organization and de-cluttering skills; only 1% said they didn’t experience trouble in this area.The aspects of home organization that prove most challenging for readers include:“A big challenge is having an ongoing system that works to deal with items that need decisions made about them,” shared one ADDitude reader.Another reader said that their biggest issue was “unfinished projects like unbuilt furniture, flooring that covers 75% of a room or a half-painted room.”[Read: 16 Organization Rules You Can Follow]The key to taming encroaching clutter?

Readers say that getting the right kind of help can be indispensable. Toward that end, nearly 40% of readers report that ADHD medication helps them tackle clutter and home organization.These supports were rated most helpful by readers (out of 5):[Read: 13 Clutter Hacks for the Easily Overwhelmed]“Donation centers and groups that do home pick-up, like the Salvation Army, are helpful,” one ADDitude reader explained.Another reader tip? “Planning a party or visit.