Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast

We’re in it, people — it’s gift season. Whether you braved Black Friday here in the US, or if you’re doing your shopping online, it’s time to think about those closest to you and figure out how you can do your part to make the world better for them. This week on the show, [Nikki Kinzer](https://twitter.com/tcorganizing) and [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) share some organizing gift ideas, both online and off, in addition to suggestions on how to better give of yourself this holiday season.

- [Shredder Scissors](http://www.organize.com/multi-blade-shredder-scissors.html) — Scissors to shred addresses or important information if you don’t want it to go through the whole shredder.

- [Jewelry Roll](http://www.organize.com/jewelry-roll.html) — Perfect for traveling.

- [Neat Scanner](http://www.neat.com/)

- [Matching Desk Organization Products](http://www.containerstore.com/shop/office/desktopCollections/fabricCoveredCollections)

- [Mail Basket Holders](http://www.organize.com/vinea-office-collection-design-ideas.html)

- [Child Toy Box with Name on the outside](http://www.organize.com/toy-chests-kidkraft.html)

- Cook or baker - [Cookbook Stand with Recipe Organizer](http://www.organize.com/cookbook-stand-espresso.html)

- [Scansnap Evernote Edition Scanner](https://www.evernote.com/market/feature/scanner?sku=SCAN00101)

- [Taking Control of Your Space — Kindle or iBooks](http://takecontrolorganizing.com/taking-control-of-your-space) — Learn how to organize any space!

- [Adonit Jot Script](http://adonit.net/jot/script/) — Tablet Stylus

- [PDFPen Scan+](http://www.smilesoftware.com/PDFpen/Scan/index.html)

- [How to Cook Everything App for iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-to-cook-everything/id409936319?mt=8) (iTunes)

- [How to Cook Everything Essentials for iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-to-cook-everything-essentials/id379170213?mt=8) (iTunes)

If there is one common theme many of us face when taking on an organizing project, it’s overwhelm. We hear it in emails and calls to the show, and in coaching and training, too. But when overwhelm hits, it can take us to a dark place. What happens when you have so much on your plate that you feel you can’t start at all? This week on the show, [Nikki Kinzer](https://twitter.com/tcorganizing) and [Pete Wright](https://twitter.com/petewright) offer helpful tools to get you out of the dark place of overwhelm, and back into taking control of the most important resources in your life.

Don’t forget to sign up for [the TCO Newsletter](http://email.rashpixel.com/h/y/58A3799E7661EA05) — this holiday season, a six-part series dedicated to helping you take control of your holiday organization!

If you're struggling with ADHD, you're likely working hard on systems — processes and systems that help you stay on top of the complexities of life — and you trust those systems. But when those systems are stressed or compromised in any way, like so many dominoes, things start to fall apart. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about how to face big change when you know that change is going to put your own trusted systems at risk.

It's all about questions this week on Taking Control! We have been writing with with you fabulous listeners on Facebook and email and you've given us so many great ideas, from Evernote bill management to shared lists to tolerations! This week on the show, [Nikki Kinzer](“https://twitter.com/tcorganizing”) and [Pete Wright](“https://twitter.com/petewright) review a few listener emails and point to updates in their own systems as a result!

If you're like us, you probably have shelves of cookbooks and card boxes filled to overflowing with scraps of notes cataloging your favorite foods. But thanks to the brains at Evernote, you can clean up that mess and have better access to your favorite meals than ever before. This week on the show, Pete Wright and Nikki Kinzer talk about Evernote Food, and how you can get your recipes organized and searchable easily!

What do we do when we don't feel like doing anything? We call on our well-exercised Willpower Muscle, that's what! You see, willpower is not something you have, or something you don't have. It exists on a continuum, and like a muscle, it gets stronger with diligence and practice over time. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about willpower, and share some core strategies for getting your own willpower muscle in great shape!

Kids back in school? Ours, too. That's why it's a great time to take stock of your new processes and make sure the right habits are sticking around! This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright talk about creating an environment for back to school success that sticks all year long!

We've been outed! After a busy summer and projects and vacations galore, a steadfast listener poked us for not keeping up on our tolerations updates. It's true! But our silence does not equal apathy. This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright review their summer tolerations lists, and share some great tips and lessons on getting done what needs to get done around the house!

It's Moving Tips Part 2! Following last week's conversation on preparing for the big move, this week we're talking about new systems. Your new home is a great opportunity: it's your chance to build the systems to help you live the organized lifestyle from scratch. From strategies for unpacking, to building systems logically, this is your choose to start anew and not settle! This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright share strategies for making your move-in effective and efficient!

It's time to move! Very special thanks for this question from one of our listeners: "You have a lot of wonderful information for reclaiming space, but what about setting up a new one? I'm in the process of moving and would love advice for both effective packing as well as starting organizing systems without the baggage of having to clear existing clutter from a space." This week on the show, Nikki Kinzer and Pete Wright take on the challenge of moving with tips for setting up your move and getting ready to load the truck.