Managing a household can be a challenging task, especially when you have a child with ADHD. Staying organized is not just a matter of keeping your home tidy; it's about creating an environment where your ADHD child can flourish, particularly in their academic life. In this episode, we will explore 8 home management systems that are not only practical but also ADHD-friendly. These systems are designed to reduce clutter, simplify routines, and create a supportive atmosphere that is conducive to le...
Nov 17, 2023•22 min
Are you tired of the endless cycle of cleaning up? Do you feel like your day is a constant battle to maintain order amidst a sea of toys, clothes, and papers? You're not alone. Many parents are discovering that less truly is more. Through this minimalist approach, I've found a profound sense of peace and improved my relationship with my ADHD child. It's not just about having a tidy home; it's about reducing the sensory overload that so often triggers ADHD symptoms, leading to a more focused and ...
Nov 06, 2023•18 min
The modern world never stops buzzing. Social media notifications, the constant influx of emails, household chores that always seem to pile up, and society's ever-growing expectations about how motherhood "should" look can be overwhelming for anyone. But for moms living with ADHD, these external pressures take on an added layer of complexity. The narrative of the "perfect" mom often feels unattainable, leading to feelings of inadequacy and frustration. If you're a mother battling the daily challe...
Oct 30, 2023•13 min
Navigating daily household chores can often feel overwhelming, especially for those grappling with ADHD. But what if we told you that streamlining your home management tasks could be as simple as adopting a few systematic approaches? Dive into this guide on "5 Home Management Systems Simplified for ADHD", where I break down everything from master meal planning to simple laundry strategies, ensuring you maintain a clutter-free, ADHD-friendly living space. Let's turn chaos into clarity and make ev...
Oct 25, 2023•18 min
Organizing can be an overwhelming task, especially for those with ADHD. Distractions lurk in every corner, and the urge to give up can be strong. But what if there was a step-by-step method tailored just for the ADHD brain? Dive into this simple 6-Step Room-by-Room Decluttering Guide, designed specifically to help those with ADHD navigate the chaos of clutter and create a peaceful space. Let's get started! If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend and leave a review! Thank you so much!...
Oct 20, 2023•16 min
In the whirlwind of today's fast-paced society, all of us, at some point, have faced the daunting sight of a room overflowing with stuff—papers piled up on desks, forgotten mugs of half-drunk tea, and drawers bursting with items we swore we'd need someday. Now, imagine navigating this environment with ADHD. For those living with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, the challenges of distractibility, forgetfulness, and difficulty with time management are already a daily combat. Add to this a...
Oct 19, 2023•21 min
As mothers, we often feel the need to fill our homes with toys, gadgets, and keepsakes, thinking more is better. But what if the key to a harmonious home, especially for those of us navigating the complexities of ADHD, lies in having less? In the first episode of our podcast series on Minimalism for ADHD, I share my personal story. I talk about how embracing a simpler lifestyle brought calmness to our home and immensely benefited my ADHD-minded son. For every mom looking to find balance and crea...
Oct 11, 2023•19 min
Recently, I had one of those heart-to-heart check-ins with a coaching student of mine. Anticipating words of progress and newfound clarity, her response caught me off-guard. "I feel like I'm going backward," she admitted. Now, if you had seen the strides we made together in decluttering and organizing her space, you'd share my surprise.Seeking a clearer picture, I prompted her to share visuals of these so-called messy areas. The photos revealed areas that were not catastrophic by any means, but ...
Oct 06, 2023•10 min
Minimalism isn’t just about decluttering your living space, but rather about refining your life to its essence. It’s about determining what truly holds value, meaning, and purpose, and letting go of the superfluous. It’s a philosophy that transcends mere possessions, touching upon the core of how we live, how we think, and how we relate to the world around us. Over the years, I've gleaned countless insights from this intentional journey of living with less. To celebrate turning 40, I’ve penned d...
Oct 04, 2023•17 min
We've all been there: trying to incorporate a new exercise routine, a quiet time every morning, or perhaps setting aside time for reading each day. We understand the importance of these routines in bettering our lives, yet there's a lingering feeling of monotony. So, why does the promising journey of establishing new systems often feel so tedious? Let's delve into the science behind why new routines feel boring and learn a couple of strategies to push through. If this episode blessed you, share ...
Sep 27, 2023•16 min
Today, we're diving into the ultimate lazy chore method that will have you maximizing your downtime while staying on top of your home management systems. The title says it all: "11 Easy Chores You Can Multi-task While Watching TV". Whether you're a productive mom looking for ways to juggle household tasks with some well-deserved relaxation or just someone wanting to optimize their time management, this episode is for you! I'll be sharing easy cleaning ideas that won't require your full attention...
Sep 22, 2023•13 min
Are you a mom trying to create meaningful and stress-free Christmas memories while embracing a minimalist lifestyle? In this episode, we're unwrapping the ultimate Christmas planning system tailored specifically for minimalist moms. Host Lisa Lizotte, a seasoned minimalist mom herself, dives deep into the art of simplifying the holiday season without compromising on joy and togetherness. Discover how to streamline your holiday shopping so you can prioritize what really matters. Join us as we exp...
Sep 19, 2023•14 min
When it comes to maintaining a home, the terms "cleaning" and "resetting" often come up. Though they might seem interchangeable, they serve distinct purposes in the realm of home management. Understanding these differences is crucial for anyone aiming to create a space that is both clean and orderly. If you're wanting to declutter and systemize your house so it's easier to manage, this is the episode for you. If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend and leave a review! Thank you so mu...
Sep 15, 2023•14 min
Ever felt overwhelmed by the toys scattered everywhere, or those never-ending piles of laundry, while trying to navigate the challenges of parenting? You're not alone! In this episode, we'll chat about the benefits of downsizing and decluttering and how setting up simple systems at home can do wonders not just for your living space, but for your mental space too. Discover how a tidier environment and efficient routines can lead to increased patience and more gentle responses to our kids' everyda...
Sep 13, 2023•12 min
Episode 12 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Now that your laundry system is in place, your clothes storage is organized and you have systems for your kids' bedrooms, it's time to maintain the tidiness of your bedrooms with a SIMPLE DAILY RESET. Resetting the bedrooms in your home won't take a lot of time or effort if it's done daily. The habit of resetting your kids' bedroom when you tuck them in at night will help to keep bedrooms organized. But it's hard to reset when there's too much s...
Sep 01, 2023•19 min
Episode 11 - Home Management Systems Summer Series In today's fast-paced world, maintaining an organized and clutter-free home is so important when raising a family WHILE maintaining your sanity as a mom. Especially when it comes to your kids’ bedrooms. Well-organized and well-maintained bedrooms not only promote a sense of calm but also foster good habits in your children from an early age. However, with the convenient access to anything we want to buy for our kids, it becomes challenging to ke...
Aug 30, 2023•21 min
Grab the School Day Systems workbook! After TEN YEARS of homeschooling my kids, they're going to traditional school for the first time. Cue the tears! Despite being an emotional hot mess once we decided the kids were going to school, I knew I had to put some "school day systems" in place. WHY? Because SYSTEMS and SIMPLICITY are the only way I've been able to manage my home well. You truly can create a system for everything! So, I set out to create some systems that would help our family transiti...
Aug 24, 2023•6 min
Episode 10 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Life can feel like a whirlwind, especially with ADHD in the mix. Balancing kids, chores, work, and just about everything else can make staying focused on organizing your wardrobe seem like an impossible task. But I promise it’s achievable if you’re willing to make some changes! A simple shift in mindset and a few easy-to-follow systems can work wonders in transforming your closet chaos into a systematic routine. It's not about perfection; it's a...
Aug 18, 2023•19 min
Episode 9 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Are you tired of wrestling with laundry piles that never seem to end? Do you find yourself struggling to keep your clothes organized and easily accessible throughout the year? If so, you're not alone. Maintaining an efficient laundry system is a common challenge for a lot of moms. The good news is that with a few simple steps, you can transform your laundry routine and achieve a clutter-free and consistently organized wardrobe. In this episode, I...
Aug 14, 2023•21 min
Episode 8 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Picture this: it's early morning, and you stumble into your bathroom, half-asleep, only to find a chaotic mess of products scattered around. The sight is enough to throw you off balance before your day even begins. Sound familiar? We've all been there! A cluttered and disorganized bathroom can quickly become a source of frustration and stress. But fear not, because in this blog post, I'm going to show you how to transform your bathroom into a spa...
Jul 31, 2023•19 min
Episode 7 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Today, I'm diving into bathroom cleaning routines, and trust me, it's not as overwhelming as it may seem. I've broken down every task and area to create 11 helpful tips that will make your bathroom cleaning routine a breeze. So grab a notepad if you love taking notes or simply let this inspire you on the go. Either way, I've got you covered! You're going to learn how to declutter your bathroom to make cleaning a breeze, organize your space for ma...
Jul 25, 2023•26 min
Episode 6 - Home Management Systems Summer Series In this episode, we'll be discussing how to create an organized system for your bathroom storage. While every home is unique, with varying sizes and storage options, I'll provide you with five minimalist tips that can be adapted to fit your specific needs: change your mindset towards how much you own, envision your ideal bathroom, identify the purpose of your bathroom and the essential tasks that take place there daily, declutter your bathroom wi...
Jul 14, 2023•17 min
Episode 5 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Are you tired of spending hours scrubbing your shower and bathtub? Do you wish there was an easier way to keep your shower clean without the hassle? Well, guess what? It's possible! In this episode, we'll explore an efficient and effective shower cleaning system that will help you maintain a clean shower at all times. With just a few simple steps and the right tools, you'll be able to effortlessly keep your shower clean, even with a busy househol...
Jul 08, 2023•14 min
Episode 4 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Do you find yourself going to bed most nights with a sink full of dishes and clutter all over the counters? I bet you hate it but you don’t have a choice. You have no energy or motivation at the end of the day and all you want to do is relax. What if I told you that you could reset your kitchen every night in less than 15 minutes? What if I told you that could accomplish this even if you have a lot of kids? I truly believe you can do this and liv...
Jun 29, 2023•17 min
Episode 3 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Do you want to sit down with your family around the dinner table on a regular basis but it's just not happening? It's time to create a system for that! I see every repeated task or system in my house in cycles. All tasks seem to have a starting, middle, and ending point. But the cycle or the steps required for each task isn't always clear and obvious which can result in your skipping steps, cutting corners, or not finishing the tasks altogether. ...
Jun 21, 2023•29 min
Episode 2 - Home Management Systems Summer Series As a busy mom, you know how tough it can be to keep a clean and organized home. One area that often becomes overwhelming is dealing with dirty dishes. By establishing a dishwashing routine and system, you can save time, and energy, and enjoy the benefits it brings to your daily life. Creating a simple and consistent dishwashing system is a game-changer for busy moms like you. Instead of feeling buried under a mountain of dirty dishes, you'll have...
Jun 14, 2023•25 min
Grab my Meal Planning System workbook! Episode 1 - Home Management Systems Summer Series Which one of these moms are you? The mom who gets home from a long day of work, asks her family what they want for dinner and is given the same response of, "I don't know" or "I don't care." The mom who just finished baseball practice (insert your family's hobbies) but didn't think ahead about dinner and you're now running through the drive-thru for the third time this week. The mom who pins recipes on Pinte...
Jun 08, 2023•24 min
Welcome to the official kick-off for the Home Management Systems Summer Series! In this episode, I'm going to lay the groundwork for what a home management system actually is and define its importance in creating an organized and stress-free home. If you've ever searched "home systems" on Google, you know the results can be overwhelming. That's why I'm going to break it down for you and provide you with a clear understanding of what a home management system entails. But that's not all! I'm also ...
Jun 01, 2023•20 min
Summer is here, and I know you'd much rather be making memories with your kids than scrubbing the floors all day. After all, it's essential to cherish those special moments and let yourself enjoy life by having fun, instead of constantly worrying about the never-ending house chores. In this episode, I'm going to share 3 proven strategies that'll help you clean less and spend more time with your kids this summer. Get ready to dive into creating task management systems, developing time management ...
May 24, 2023•20 min
As a busy mom, you know that maintaining a clean, tidy, and clutter-free home can feel like a never-ending challenge. It's not just about keeping up appearances; having effective home management habits impacts productivity, time management, and overall well-being. I understand that you want to create a comfortable and organized space for your family to thrive, and that's why I'm here to help you transform your home cleaning habits and home management systems. In this podcast, we're going to take...
May 17, 2023•22 min
