Organizing an ADHD Brain

Before You Add to Cart: How to Avoid Holiday Clutter (with ADHD)


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In this solo episode, Megs hits record to talk about the messy middle of the holidays—when ADHD brains slide into fight-or-flight, carts fill up fast, and unopened boxes blend into the clutter we’re trying to escape. She reframes gifting season as a chance to make full decisions on what comes into your home: set a compassionate budget, decide who you’re actually buying for, and ask every purchase, “Where will this live—and is it worth the trade-off?” From “hand candy” (fidget toys) to big kitchen gadgets, Megs offers grounded questions that reduce decision fatigue, protect your peace, and align spending with your real goals. It’s not about perfection; it’s about one clear choice at a time—so January you can breathe again.


Key Chapters

00:00 Navigating Holiday Clutter and Consumerism

02:49 Making Full Decisions on Holiday Purchases

05:41 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Buying

08:28 Setting Budgets and Creating Lists

11:39 Evaluating Space for New Items

14:12 The Importance of Asking for What You Want

17:06 The Cycle of Consumption and Clutter

19:52 Finding Clarity in Financial Goals

22:35 Embracing the Journey of Change

24:33 Taking Action and Building Community

26:54 The Power of Small Decisions

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