And when it comes to planning, this happens: (Warning: this is an actual thought process I go through. My brain does this. All. The. Time. If this next section were a video, a warning about epilepsy would be right here.)
I've always had terrible organization skills. ALWAYS. Though, I know what it is. I can sit down and start to plan a week out, but then, out of nowhere something shiny appears! And then it makes a sound! And it's so beautiful...I must play with it! Which reminds me, the dog needs played with. And fed. Oh! I need to make dinner. But what do I want? Chinese, no Mike is at work, he hates Chinese food on days he works (the woes of a chinese kitchen employee). Pizza! But it takes forever to make. Cookies! But those aren't good for me. We eat healthier food now that we started losing weight. Which reminds me, I need to exercise. But it's raining. I love the rain. So I have to stay inside. I can use the Xbox! I think I want to watch Netflix. And look at things on Pinterest. *click click click click* Organization stuff! I need this!! Hold it...wasn't I doing this earlier? Oh well, let's start it now!
I found this picture on a few different sites, sorry I'm not sure where original credit is from. But this is the best explanation of how my brain feels, especially lately.
Now to less seizure inducing paragraphs. Mike doesn't understand how my brain works like this. I can multitask like no one's business. And sometimes, I can hyper-focus and get all sorts of things done. And Mike, well, his brain does not compute. So lately when I've told him how grumbly I am because I can't seem to get anything done, I don't think he understands. I feel like I need planners, checklists, and then more planners and checklists. So now, I'm trying to find a good planner, or something. There are a few good ones online that are printable. But I feel bad about using all of that paper. I can't find the perfect one to use on my phone though. And I feel like I can't add to it or check it off as well as a paper one. So I'm stuck.
I have this feeling that the disorganization of my life is causing problems in other parts of my life. My stress levels have got to be up, I have been feeling very agitated lately due to no control. I think it may be part of my sleep schedule being off as well. And maybe even why my weight is fluctuating so much. And by that I mean I gain for a couple of days, then lose, then gain, then lose. But all within the same 5 freaking pounds!! (That has really been pissing me off too. I've been stuck here for over a month! GAH!)
So, to save my sanity and help fix other things that may be impacted, I'm on the hunt. The hunt for the perfect one or mixture of perfect organization tools. I need something for work, school, appointments, bills, medications, cleaning, cooking, crafting, exercise/health, hobbies, family, friends, relaxing, etc. Like the title of my blog suggests, my life is a crazy mixed up mess of things. I have many plates on my table, but I don't know which to eat from first. And that would be a great description for this blog. Hooray 3am blogging! I must change this soon! (Again, ADHD brain strikes.)
So if anyone reads this, no matter when you do, how do you organize? Do you have ADHD? How do you cope with it as far as keeping on task goes? Do you have any go to tips? Or programs that you use?
