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THE HABITS & HOME SHOW | Decluttering & Systems for Christian ADHD Moms

Lisa Lizotte | Home Organizer and Habits Coachpodcast.habitsandhome.com
If you’re an ADHD mom trying to show the love of Jesus to your family but the clutter in your home keeps you overwhelmed and frustrated, you have come to the right place!On this podcast, you will hear easy step-by-step tips to declutter and create systems so you can keep your home organized and finally walk in the peace God has promised you. Need some accountability? I’ve got you covered there too. Join The Accountability Club a community of like-minded mamas decluttering and systemizing our homes together! Are you ready friend? Let’s get started!FREE DOWNLOAD:Daily Reset Checklisthttp://habitsandhome.comPrivate Coachinghttps://habitsandhome.com/consultationJOIN THE ACCOUNTABILITY CLUB:https://habitsandhome.com/club
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Episodes

175 \\ Summer Decluttering with Real Moms - Practice the Habit of Resetting

Coaching for Cluttered Christian ADHD Moms Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the clutter in your home? Do you keep ignoring the mess while things pile up which only leads to more overwhelm? My client Kathy found herself in that same spot - overwhelmed and avoiding the clutter in her home. She already had some good home organization in place but she lacked the habits for maintaining her systems. So she reached out to me for one-on-one coaching! Together we've been able to simplify her mom even ...

Jun 18, 202421 min

174 \\ Summer Decluttering with Real Moms - Practical Steps for ADHD

Coaching for Cluttered Christian ADHD Moms Today, we're diving into the story of Katie, a wonderful mom with ADHD who transformed her home and her life. Like many of us, Katie faced the daunting challenge of decluttering—a task that often felt overwhelming due to her ADHD. Holding on to things just felt safer. But with a little guidance and a lot of determination, Katie embarked on a decluttering journey that proved to be more liberating than she ever imagined. Join us as Katie shares the practi...

Jun 12, 202440 min

173 \\ Summer Decluttering with Real Moms - Organize Your Paper Clutter with a Step-by-Step System

Are you drowning in a sea of paper clutter? Do you find yourself overwhelmed by the never-ending influx of mail, bills, and school papers that constantly pile up around your home? If this sounds all too familiar, you're not alone. Paper clutter can quickly become a source of stress and anxiety, leaving you feeling disorganized and overwhelmed. Fortunately, there's a solution – a simple, step-by-step system that will help you regain control and create a clutter-free living space. By following thi...

Jun 06, 202425 min

172 \\ Summer Decluttering with Real Moms - Letting Go of Sentimentals

Have you ever felt guilty for throwing away gifts from a loved one? What about letters and cards people have sent you or artwork your kids have drawn? If you've ever hesitated to part with these items, you're not alone. Many of us struggle to declutter sentimental objects, fearing that letting go means disrespecting the giver or erasing precious memories. Elizabeth Andreyevsky, a work-from-home mom with four kids, understands this dilemma all too well. In our chat, she generously shares her pers...

Jun 05, 202418 min

171 \\ PART 5 Time Management for ADHD Moms - Create a Zone Cleaning Schedule

Are you an ADHD mom who is easily distracted when trying to clean your home? Do you find yourself bouncing from room to room never really accomplishing anything? In this episode, I'm sharing with your part 5 of my time management strategy - zone cleaning! Instead of trying to tackle your whole house at once, zone cleaning allows you to break it down into manageable sections. You'll learn how to designate logical cleaning zones based on your home's layout and traffic patterns. Then decide whether...

May 30, 202418 min

170 \\ PART 4 Time Management for ADHD Moms - Create Daily Reset Routines Based on Your Natural Flow

Are you tired of waking up to a constantly messy house? Are you so tired by the end of the day that you can't bring yourself to do anything else once you put the kids to bed? I used to be just like you! And then I downsized the stuff in my home, put some systems in place, and started practicing daily resets. I started thinking about my tomorrow's self and what she needed to be a better mom and human. I finally broke down huge daunting habits into doable steps, which allowed me to stick with my d...

May 22, 202421 min

169 \\ PART 3 Time Management for ADHD Moms - 5 Steps to Create a SIMPLE Daily To Do List and Itinerary

Coaching for Cluttered ADHD Christian Moms BOOK A CONSULTATION Do you find yourself writing down random to-dos in multiple notebooks, scratch pieces of paper, or even your phone? I used to do the SAME THING until I stopped that bad habit and created a designated place to write my to-do list. In this episode, I share with you the exact steps I took to get better at keeping a to-do list. One that I actually use every day. My to-do list has become my daily itinerary and I've found that I'm accompli...

May 15, 202422 min

168 \\ PART 2 Time Management for ADHD Moms - Set Up Your Digital Calendar and Use It Consistently

Coaching for Cluttered ADHD Christian Moms BOOK A CONSULTATION Last week in our Time Management for ADHD Moms series, I encouraged you to discover your 8 fundamental needs. This week we are moving on to step two in mastering your time management. I want you to set up your digital calendar, share it with your family, and practice using it consistently. If you've never been good at keeping a calendar, that is all about to change because a digital calendar is so helpful for a busy modern family. It...

May 10, 202418 min

167 \\ PART 1 Time Management for ADHD Moms - Discover Your 8 Fundamental Needs

Coaching for Cluttered ADHD Christian Moms BOOK A CONSULTATION Do you ever look at the clock and wonder where the day went? Or even what you did that day? If you're like many ADHD moms, time management might seem like a never-ending battle. You're juggling kids, meals, work, and maybe squeezing in a moment for yourself—only to end up feeling like you've barely made a dent in your to-do list. When it comes to how we spend our time, our choice is usually dictated by whatever is needed by our kids ...

May 03, 202418 min

166 \\ 10 More Kitchen Counter Culprits and How to Keep Your Kitchen Clutter Free

Coaching for Cluttered ADHD Christian Moms BOOK A CONSULTATION Let's be honest: the kitchen is like the heart of your home, but sometimes it can feel more like a chaotic mess than a welcoming space. As a mom with ADHD, you're juggling so many things at once—kids, meals, laundry, work, and a million other tasks. It's easy for your kitchen counters to become the dumping ground for everything from school papers to random gadgets. But here's the thing: a cluttered kitchen can really mess with your h...

Apr 26, 202422 min

165 \\ 10 Kitchen Counter Culprits and How to Minimize Clutter

Coaching for Cluttered ADHD Christian Moms BOOK A CONSULTATION Cluttered kitchen counters can be a source of stress and frustration, especially for busy busy ADHD moms. It doesn't take much for those surfaces to become overrun with dishes, mail, keys, wallets, and a myriad of other everyday items. If you find yourself struggling to keep your kitchen counters clear, you're not alone. It’s easy for clutter to build up, particularly when life gets hectic and routines are disrupted. This episode aim...

Apr 25, 202424 min

164 \\ Slow Down, Use What You Have, and Save Money with a Spending Freeze

Ever feel like your spending is on autopilot? You're not alone. Between the kids' activities, quick coffee runs, and spontaneous shopping trips, it’s super easy to wonder where all your money is disappearing to. If this sounds like your everyday, maybe it's time to hit the pause button with a spending freeze. A spending freeze isn't just about stopping all spending. It’s about making a conscious choice to slow down and really look at what you're buying. Maybe it’s using what’s already in your pa...

Apr 20, 202418 min

163 \\ 5 Step Simple Life R.E.S.E.T. for Moms - Calm Your Anxiety and Get Your Home Back in Order

Is your house a complete mess leaving you feeling overwhelmed and unmotivated? Maybe you've been extremely busy lately or you've been traveling for Spring Break and your house and schedule feel out of whack. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the five simple steps I took recently to reset my life. This is a quick life reset to help you get back in control of your home and life and is not the time to declutter and organize. R - Rest E - Evaluate your appointments S - Stock your kitchen E - Emp...

Apr 10, 202414 min

162 \\ How to Celebrate Your Kid's Birthday Without More Clutter - The Accountability Club Coaching Call

Celebrating our kids' birthdays can be a lot of fun but sometimes the influx of new toys and gadgets is overwhelming and inevitably contributes to household clutter. As a parent, especially one who values organization and minimalism, finding the balance between making these celebrations memorable and not adding to the chaos can be a challenge. So how can you celebrate your kid’s birthday without all the stuff? Join a discussion we had inside The Accountability Club on how to make birthdays speci...

Mar 29, 202424 min

161 \\ Executive Function #8: Flexibility - 5 Simple ADHD Tips - How to Stick with Habits and Routines When Your Plans are Interrupted

You know the drill: you start your day with a perfectly planned routine, armed with habits that promise to keep your life as an ADHD mom smoothly sailing. But then, life happens. A forgotten school project that needs last-minute attention, an unexpected work call that can't wait, or simply a day when your energy levels are nowhere to be found. These interruptions feel like roadblocks, making it seem impossible to stick to your well-intentioned plans. It's a common story among ADHD moms. The frus...

Mar 14, 202417 min

160 \\ Executive Function #7:Planning & Time Management - How to Make a Decluttering Plan - Basic Steps for ADHD Moms

You've seen those perfectly organized spaces on Pinterest and thought, "That looks great, but where do I even start?" The truth is, ADHD can make it tough to focus on organizing and following through with a decluttering plan. The thought of starting can be overwhelming, leading to analysis paralysis where we end up doing... well, nothing. But here's the thing: you're not alone, and you're definitely not without hope or options. This blog post is all about turning that overwhelming feeling into a...

Mar 06, 202419 min

159 \\ Executive Function #6: Self-Monitoring - 6 Simple Strategies to Help ADHD Moms Get Things Done

Feeling overwhelmed with daily tasks and clutter everywhere? You're not alone. Many ADHD moms struggle with executive functions, particularly self-monitoring, which is our ability to observe and adjust our actions. It's tough, especially when you're trying to juggle everything from kids' schedules to household chores. But there's hope! Here are six simple strategies to help you get back on track. If this episode blessed you, leave a review! Thank you so much! - XO JOIN The Accountability Club CO...

Feb 29, 202418 min

158 \\ Executive Function #5: Organization - Declutter and Systemize Your Home to be a More Organized ADHD Mom

As an ADHD mom, managing the clutter in our homes often feels like we’re trying to hold water in our hands—no matter how hard we try, it just keeps slipping through. We see the endless piles of laundry, the kitchen counters buried under who-knows-what, and the kids’ rooms that look like mini tornado zones. This constant state of disarray affects our mental space, our energy, and our ability to enjoy time with our families. Here’s the reality: our brains are wired a bit differently, and tradition...

Feb 21, 202423 min

157 \\ Executive Function #4: Working Memory - The Best Way to Improve Your ADHD Memory

Ever feel like your brain is juggling too many balls at once? That's your executive function at play, a set of mental skills that help you learn, work, and manage daily life. At the heart of this juggling act is your working memory—your ability to hold and manipulate information in your mind while you're in the middle of tasks. It's like keeping your grocery list in mind while you navigate the store and plan your dinner. But when life gets too cluttered, it's like adding more balls to our alread...

Feb 14, 202420 min

156 \\ Executive Function #3: Emotional-Control - 5 Tips for When Decluttering is Emotional for ADHD Moms

Decluttering can be emotionally hard at times! Decluttering is especially hard for ADHD moms who lack the executive function of emotional control which is your ability to manage your feelings to achieve your goals. It's like each object has its own story, a piece of our history, making the decision to keep or let it go feel impossible. The guilt of letting go can be particularly paralyzing. Maybe it's the guilt over money spent on things barely used, or the guilt from parting with gifts from lov...

Feb 08, 202423 min

155 \\ PART 2: Executive Function #2: Task Initiation - 8 ADHD Strategies to Finish Decluttering Once You Get Started

I bet this has happened to you - you kick off with a burst of energy, determined to declutter your home and create a more peaceful life for your family. But shortly after you start decluttering, your initial momentum fizzles out, leaving you surrounded by half-sorted messes, and feeling more overwhelmed than when you started. Sound familiar? You're not alone. It's an all too familiar story for most ADHD moms. The burst of motivation is real, but so is the struggle to see tasks through to complet...

Feb 01, 202417 min

154 \\ PART 1: Executive Function #2: Task Initiation - Struggling to Take Action? 3 Easy Steps to Declutter Now with ADHD

It’s going to be difficult when you first get started with decluttering your home with ADHD instead of continuing to procrastinate. Your “take action right now” muscles are not very strong. However, we can rest easy knowing that like any other skill we practice, we will get better at it and it will become easier. In this episode, I'm sharing with you how to start decluttering in the first place. You know how to declutter. You've watched a ton of decluttering videos. But you're just not taking ac...

Jan 17, 202417 min

153 \\ Executive Function #1: Self-Control - 6 Simple Ways ADHD Moms Can Gain Self-Control and Achieve a Clutter-Free Home

I’m diving into the world of executive functions, starting with self-control. I know, I know – self-control and a clutter-free home might sound like a distant dream. But stick with me! With a mix of faith, mindset, and practical strategies, you’ll be amazed at what you can accomplish. We're all in this together, and in The Accountability Club , we're making big strides one small step at a time. Self-control is like a muscle. It might feel weak at first, especially when you’re staring down a room...

Jan 09, 202421 min

152 \\ Simple 3 Step New Year Reset for ADHD Moms

As the calendar page turns on a new year, it brings with it a sense of fresh beginnings and the opportunity for a reset. I love a good reset! Not only have I made resetting a part of my daily routine but I've created weekly, monthly, quarterly, and now New Year reset routines for myself. Instead of thinking about my endless to-do lists, all I have to do is refer back to my plan for resetting at different points throughout the year and only focus on those few tasks. If you struggle with focus and...

Jan 05, 202414 min

151 \\ Christmas Organization for ADHD Moms - What I Will Do Differently Next Christmas

The Christmas season brings with it a flurry of activities, emotions, and responsibilities, which can be particularly challenging for moms with ADHD. As someone who has felt scatterbrained during the holidays, I understand the struggles and pressures that come. This year the chaos of Christmas preparation often seemed overwhelming. Reflecting on this, I've decided to approach next Christmas with a new Christmas planning system and I think this will help ADHD moms as well. In this episode, I'm sh...

Dec 26, 202318 min

150 \\ How to Start Decluttering When Your ADHD Brain Overwhelms You

Starting the journey of decluttering can be an overwhelming task for anyone, but it poses a unique set of challenges for individuals with ADHD. The very idea of sorting through piles of items, making decisions about what stays and what goes, can seem insurmountable when your mind is constantly racing with a million thoughts. Don't let your ADHD overwhelm and paralyze you from decluttering your home. Take action with this one SIMPLE and fast step! If this episode blessed you, share it with a frie...

Dec 18, 202317 min

149 \\ Easy Christmas Planning for ADHD Moms

If you're an ADHD mom, you already know that managing the extra demands of the holiday season can be a real challenge. Christmas planning often seems designed for those who thrive on details and long-term planning - which might not be your strong suit. But don't worry, this year can be different. I'm here to share some practical, ADHD-friendly strategies for navigating the festive season. These tips are tailored to work with your unique way of processing and organizing, making Christmas planning...

Dec 11, 202310 min

148 \\ 8 Ways to Clear Mental Clutter to Improve Focus in an ADHD Home

Living with ADHD can be a constant struggle with mental clutter, leading to challenges in maintaining focus and productivity. However, simplifying, and more specifically REDUCING, various aspects of life can significantly improve focus and reduce stress. Here are eight effective strategies to clear mental clutter and enhance focus for those with ADHD. If this episode blessed you, share it with a friend and leave a review! Thank you so much! - XO JOIN The Accountability Club COACHING Schedule a 1...

Dec 07, 202316 min

147 \\ 7 Ways to Outsource Help as an ADHD Mom

Balancing the demands of motherhood with the unique challenges of ADHD can often feel like an uphill battle. As an ADHD mom, you might find yourself juggling a million tasks at once, all while trying to keep your focus and maintain your energy. It's not just about managing your time; it's about managing your mind and well-being too. That's where outsourcing comes in as a lifesaver. In this episode, we'll explore "7 Ways to Outsource Help as an ADHD Mom," offering practical and effective strategi...

Nov 27, 202317 min

146 \\ 4 Steps to Train Good Habits and Routines for ADHD Moms and Kids

As a mom or a child with ADHD, managing the daily whirlwind of tasks, responsibilities, and unexpected challenges can often feel like navigating through a perpetual storm. The traditional methods of organization and time management seem to dance just out of reach, leaving you feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. But what if I told you that there’s a way to tame the chaos? A method to not just survive but thrive in your unique neurodiverse world? In this episode, we’ll explore four practical and A...

Nov 20, 202316 min
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