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female
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41-50,
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writes:I was diagnosed some years back with attention deficit disorder...it has not be a big hindrance to me professionally but I have paid a price in my private life. I struggle with keeping my condo neat and clean...no matter what I do I cannot seem to keep it not just tidy but clean. My last boyfriend said I was a great person but he could not live with my disorder. I am shy about having people over for this reason and feel sometimes as if my life is on hold till I deal with my housekeeping issues. There are all kinds of articles dealing with housekeeping tips but does anyone have any tricks of the trade that they use to keep their abode in ship shape. Any replies greatly appreciated.
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reader, vina_101  +, writes (20 January 2007):
 Well you should do the cleaning in little chunks. When you notice something doesn't look too tidy then clean it at that moment (if you can). Don't give yourself too much tasks to do at one time. And when you put things 'down' try and put them 'away.' ie. you come home from work and you wanna have a shower, try not to throw your clothes on the floor. How about folding them first and them putting it on the floor (so that maybe you can pick it up later).
Or...you could pretend that you're on a reality tv show and you don't want people to think your untidy? Or pretend you've got guests coming over. That might motivate you to clean and keep it clean.
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reader, cd206 +, writes (20 January 2007):
 Can you afford a cleaner? I guess that's the easiest answer. I'm not a big expert on ADD but it would seem a good idea to me to make a list of things you must do, and do well before doing something you actually want to do, like cook dinner or go shopping or whatever. Hopefully it'll help you focus if you can see in writing exactly what needs to be done.
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