Why Traditional Cleaning Tips Fail Women with ADHD - And What Actually Works
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Are you frustrated with cleaning advice that just doesn't stick? If you're a woman navigating the challenges of ADHD, you're not alone. Traditional cleaning tips often overlook the unique hurdles faced by women with ADHD, leaving you overwhelmed and your home cluttered.
In this eye-opening episode, we uncover why conventional methods fall short and introduce practical, ADHD-friendly strategies that truly make a difference. Tune in to discover:
- Accessible Cleaning Supplies: Learn how keeping cleaning tools within easy reach reduces barriers and leverages spontaneous bursts of motivation.
- The Magic of "Cleaning Shoes": Find out how a dedicated pair of indoor trainers can energize you and signal your brain that it's time to tidy up.
- Time Hacks Like Power Hours & Microwave Minutes: Explore how breaking tasks into manageable time chunks combats overwhelm and enhances focus.
- Making Cleaning Appealing and Fun: From scented products to colorful tools and upbeat music, see how engaging your senses can turn chores into enjoyable activities.
- Accountability That Works: Uncover the power of social accountability—whether it's posting your progress on social media, texting a friend, or inviting someone over—to boost motivation.
- The Power of Rewards and Fake Deadlines: Learn how setting up small incentives and creating a sense of urgency can trick your brain into action.
- Visualizing Success: Discover techniques to picture the end result, enhancing goal-oriented behavior and keeping you motivated.
Each tip is crafted with the unique workings of the ADHD mind in mind, offering solutions that align with your natural tendencies rather than fighting against them.
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all advice and hello to a cleaner, more organized space that feels achievable and empowering. Whether you're watching on YouTube, listening on the go, or reading on the blog, this episode is packed with insights and actionable steps to transform your cleaning routine—and maybe even make it enjoyable!
Welcome to Real Talk With Rhi - for Mums that want to go from surviving to thriving in motherhood in a neurospicy world.
We'll be talking about;
- how to take back control when you feel lost & disorganised in Motherhood
- Autism, the signs, the diagnosis process & how to parent kids with ASD
- ADHD in women, how to know if you have it and how to cope if you do
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