Seeking ADHD-friendly organizer
Looking for help with home organization and project completion, and also some daily tasks that are piling up, like opening the mail and organizing papers/bills, etc.
I’m learning more about ADHD and how helpful it is to have someone “body double” for you to help you stay on task. Would appreciate someone who is neurodivergent-affirming and non judgmental. Thank you!
Feb 1, 2024
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Yes! I know someone great for this who was super-lovely to work with. Text Annie at (510) 529-1693: she works in Berkeley/Albany/Oakland (she’s a Berkeley native and went to Berkeley High), and specializes in working with people who have ADHD, depression, and/or physical disabilities. I hired her because I was cleaning and reorganizing the bedroom to create a home office, and needed someone to help me focus and declutter so I could rearrange furniture. I think we got rid of about 5 bags of stuff I no longer needed, and the appointment was incredibly productive. She was so encouraging, helpful and non-judgmental, and it was SUCH a relief to finally get this project done.
She mentioned “body doubling,” and that she also works with people who need help with things like sorting paperwork, folding laundry, etc.
Hey! I need this too! although I've been looking for an ADHD coach without success. but an organizer might just be a more direct way (and presumably in person) way to strategize out of the disorganization and mess. Will you let me know what you learn? In case people don't reply all.
and I know that there are platforms where you can sign up for a remote body-double, like someone who is also trying to finish a task and needs a double. So it's just a body double- but not someone actually helping you with the thing. If it's a platform it's probably not free although you could always try it free. I think you could find it for free though if you are in any ADHD groups online (like FB groups or Reddit or what have you.)
Much appreciated.
Maggie
https://www.understood.org/en/articles/body-doubling-for-adhd-what-it-i…