In this episode of ‘The Organize with Lorinda' podcast, host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Registered Nurse, Professional Organizer, and ADHD Organizing Specialist from Groton, Massachusetts, breaks down why decision fatigue hits so hard, especially if you’re a woman living with ADHD. 

Here’s what you’ll learn:

By the end, you’ll have small, doable steps to protect your mental energy, cut down on decision overload, and create ADHD-friendly routines that actually work for your brain.

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Why Flat Surfaces Turn into Clutter Magnets —and The Simple Fix

In this episode of 'The Organized with Lorinda,' host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist in Massachusetts, addresses the common issue of clutter accumulating on flat surfaces such as kitchen counters, tables, and dressers. She explains that this is not due to laziness but is a result of how our brains and habits work, particularly for those with executive functioning challenges. Lorinda offers practical strategies for managing this clutter, including using visual boundaries like Clutter Catchers or Chuck It Buckets, creating homes for everyday items, and establishing a daily two-minute reset routine. She also emphasizes the importance of visual organization, launching pads, and making peace with imperfection. 

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00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:11 Understanding Flat Surface Clutter

00:31 Why Flat Surfaces Attract Clutter

01:46 Common Reasons for Clutter

02:15 Solutions to Manage Clutter

03:20 Practical Tips and Examples

04:56 Daily Habits to Maintain Order

05:34 Embracing Imperfection

06:13 Conclusion and Farewell

Episode 4: Six Types of Clutter Sabotaging Your Peace

In Episode 4 of The Organized with Lorinda Podcast, host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist, explores the six types of clutter that disrupt peace in our homes—household clutter, information clutter, just-in-case clutter, aspirational clutter, emotional clutter, and overwhelm clutter. 

Lorinda provides practical tips for addressing each type, emphasizing the importance of creating functional systems and practicing self-compassion. Listeners are encouraged to gently let go of items that no longer serve them and to celebrate small wins along the way. The episode highlights Lorinda's compassionate approach to tackling clutter and offers a roadmap for making space for what truly matters.

00:00 Introduction to Clutte

00:51 Household Clutter: Everyday Items

01:55 Information Clutter: Managing Paperwork and Emails

03:14 Just in Case Clutter: Letting Go of 'What If' Items

04:16 Aspirational Clutter: Embracing Who You Are

05:13 Emotional Clutter: Sentimental Items

06:15 Overwhelm Clutter: Coping with Life's Challenges

07:10 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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In this episode of 'Organized with Lorinda,' host Lorinda Dishington Ortiz, a professional organizer and ADHD specialist, discusses the detrimental effects of perfectionism on home organization. Lorinda explains how perfectionism can lead to clutter buildup, procrastination, and task paralysis. She provides actionable steps to break free from the clutter cycle. Tune in to learn how. Find Organize with Lorinda on the web at

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

00:50 Understanding Perfectionism

02:52 The Perfectionism Paradox and Clutter

04:25 Breaking Free from Clutter and Perfectionism

05:03 Practical Decluttering Tips

07:15 Seeking Help and Final Thoughts

Organizing and decluttering are often thought of as the same things. In this episode, I'll talk about what the difference is and how important decluttering is. Find me on the web at OrganizeWithLorinda.com

An emotional, yet empowering, introduction to my personal organizing journey. Learn how I overcame my clutter while grieving the loss of my mother and am now a Professional Organizer and ADHD Organizing Specialist in Groton, MA.  Find me on the web at OrganizeWithLorinda.com. I provide affordable online home organizing and decluttering services nationwide.