I have ADHD and always have a difficult time starting to clean my apartment. My friend (also ADHD) told me to put shoes on when I want to clean and IT WORKS. Put on some sneakers and your mind knows you’re on the move and you just keep going! I have shared this with other friends and it has had the same results for them.

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Posted by10 hours ago

Productivity

LPT - “Full Hands In, Full Hands Out” - Tip from a former messy home dweller

Saw a post asking for a small habit that people do that helps them and this was one I’ve actually been thinking of posting for a while. It has single-handedly helped my house to be not only cleaner but MUCH more organized.

I grew up in the service industry. One of the credos that we have is “full hands in, full hands out”. Essentially, you’re always carrying something from “Spot A” to “Spot B” when it is in Spot A but should be in Spot B. Ate lunch at your desk and going to the kitchen (or near the kitchen), look around and grab anything that should go to the kitchen to take with you.

My wife is constantly impressed that my space is not only tidy but that I also remember where things are. Little does she know that before I met her, I was INCREDIBLY messy.

Note: people with ADHD (like myself) will potentially have a hard time with this. I had to really get into the groove before I removed enough distractions to actually make the trip without “chasing squirrels”

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Posted by17 hours ago

Miscellaneous

LPT Request: What small positive habits have you introduced to your daily routine that have made a significant difference to your life?

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Posted by17 hours ago

Miscellaneous

LPT: People are living longer now, but with a steep decline in quality of life towards the end requiring a lot of care in the last 5-10 years. Plan for eldercare with your parents before the decline of old age gets to them mentally and physically. (Do it for yourself, for your kids, too.)

It's a hard conversation to have before you need it, but it can be so much worse once they become more introverted, distrustful, and fearful of losing their independence as it happens with many elderly people.

I am a GenXer and I am watching myself and my friends' lives get swallowed up taking care of our parents into their late 80s and even 90s.

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Posted by18 hours ago

Productivity

LPT - Turn off notifications for apps

It's fairly self explanatory but turning off notifications for apps that aren't inherently good for you is a great way to break a habit. For example, if you feel you eat too many takeaways turning off notifications for all the delivery apps is a super easy way to ensure you don't get reminded of a bad habit. This way you can still use the app if you genuinely want to but don't get constantly reminded of it. It also works great for social media if you need to take a break, though it's also good to take that app of of you're home screen to break the muscle memory.

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