Click on this link to access the Organizing Tips: Shopping on Overdrive – January 2012 newsletter.
I’m Susan Hunsberger with Strategize Organize LLC. I work with folks with organizing challenges. Adults and students with ADHD are areas of specialty. People come to me feeling shame and frustration. They hire me to help them lift the weight of disorganization and move on with life.
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2 Comments
Paula Scott · March 1, 2012 at 1:07 am
Just a quick note to let you know that your organizing ideas are inspiring. Your article on shopping caught my interest because, while I don’t shop often, I do think I should spend less on clothes.
So, during the last few weeks I have been taking a good hard look at my wardrobe and trying to find ways to shake the idea that I have nothing to wear. Here’s my new strategy: I have begun putting the just-washed clothes in on the right side and choose my next outfit from the left. I begin by picking my outer top layer, a sweater or jacket, as a starting point.
As a result, I am enjoying getting dressed and feel that when I go shopping next I will have a very specific idea of what I need to buy. Thanks for encouraging me to be creative.
susan · March 1, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Thanks Paula! Your idea is really wonderful. Way to think through a great solution. The best part is that not only is it a wonderful idea but it works for you – you now enjoy getting dressed in the morning.