510 - What is the Executive Function of Organization of Materials

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Does it ever feel like you have a two year old in your brain talking to you all day reminding you of things you need to do and demanding what to do next?  Do you feel like you are playing an adult version of Memory or Go Fish when it comes to your paperwork? </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Now that I've learned that</span> <a href= "https://organize365.com/podcast/a-psychologist-gives-lisa-the-final-answer-on-her-adhd-diagnosis"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">I have ADHD</span></a><span style= "font-weight: 400;">, I'm ready to dive deeper into this topic of executive function and organization with formal research. Lots of times ADHD can be diagnosed when the person’s</span> <a href= "https://organize365.com/podcast/the-future-of-executive-function-research-as-it-relates-to-adhd"> <span style="font-weight: 400;">executive functions</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">are analyzed. In this episode I explain the Executive Function of the Organization of Materials.</span></p> <p><strong>Did you know most people organize their closets and kitchens first?  Why do you think that is? Listen to the full episode to understand.</strong></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">At</span> <a href= "https://organize365.com/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Organize 365®</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">, I have designed systems with enough structure to get the job done and with a little wiggle room for customization, because we’re all unique. Here are the rules to keep you on track…</span></p> <ol> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Everything should have a place. True - but you (not Pinterest, not society -</span> <em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">you</span></em><span style= "font-weight: 400;">) get to pick that place.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">We tend to reorganize about every twenty years due to stages of life and unexpected life events. This is tot