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ADD-Friendly Ways to Organize Your Life [Paperback]

Judith Kolberg , Kathleen Nadeau
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews)

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Book Description

August 2002

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Organizing books fall short of addressing the unique needs of adults with ADD. They fail to understand the clinical picture of ADD and how it impacts the organizing process often making their advice irrelevant or frustrating when put into application. Books about ADD may address organization/disorganization but do so in a cursory fashion and on a very small scale in what are usually long books on the subject. This is a book that has ADD-Friendly advice with the ADDer in mind. This collaboration brings forth the best underlying understanding with the most effective and practical remedy from ADD experts in two important fields -- professional organization and clinical psychology. Finally, it offers organizing advice that ranges from self-help to utilizing the help of non-professionals, to using professional assistance. Thus it permits the reader to decide where they are at personally in the organizing process, and what level of support will be most beneficial to their unique situation.


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About the Author

Judith Kolberg is a Professional Organizer in Atlanta, Georgia and the founder of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization.

Kathleen Nadeau, Ph.D. is a Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Chesapeake Psychological Service in Bethesda, Maryland.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 280 pages
  • Publisher: Routledge; 1 edition (August 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1583913580
  • ISBN-13: 978-1583913581
  • Product Dimensions: 7 x 0.8 x 10 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (152 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,614 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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It very easy to read. John Winters  |  50 reviewers made a similar statement
I hate self help books but this book really made me feel better about myself. Heather G. Horvat  |  28 reviewers made a similar statement
There are some very useful charts and even some a few pictures of specific organizing tools. Tara McGillicuddy  |  31 reviewers made a similar statement
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865 of 872 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally!! December 27, 2003
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I have read 7 or 8 books on ADD, all of which promised to suggest organizing strategies that someone with ADD can implement and maintain. Those books spent 95% of the time defining the problem, and the other 5% on general advice like, "you need lots of structure." I learned more about ADD in general from this book than any other, and I recognized several traits that I'd always struggled with, but hadn't realized were common among ADDers. This book gave me practical, useable advice on HOW to simplify and structure my life, so that I can achieve and maintain order and reach my goals without becoming overwhelmed and giving up in frustration. By implementing the maintenance strategies first, I now feel that I can tackle the chaos and clutter a little at a time, and get out from under. I can feel my depression lifting, and I feel hopeful for the first time in a long while. Great book!
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302 of 311 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars What I've been looking for January 1, 2003
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This is an excellent book. I'm a clinical psychologist working with ADD clients, and I have ADD myself. This is the book I've been looking for. Have ordered several copies for my clients, and one for my professional organizer. Easy to read, holds your attention (a small miracle), written in ADD-friendly style, and full of useful information and suggestions. It's simply the best book on the subject around.
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598 of 630 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars Not for the single July 18, 2003
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When I got this book I thought that I finally might find organizing strategies that work for me. This book does offer strategies for finding what works for each individual rather than a one size fits all approach which is why I gave it 3 stars instead of less.
The book seems most helpful for those who have roommates or family to provide support during the process of setting up new systems. Or for those with the money to hire a professional to work with them on this process. I have friends who want to help me make more life more livable but none has the kind of time that this book requires.
I picked up a book called Outwitting Clutter by Bill Adler. It may be simplistic for some of the readers here. I found it very helpful. It's the first book that actually led to organizing action on my part.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally - a book that really helps!
The biggest difference with this book is that the authors not only are very experienced with ADD but with success stories. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Jenny B
5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful and inspirational!
Great easy-to-use tips! I could use what I read the same day. Would highly recommend to anyone with adult ADD.
Published 18 days ago by kbour
5.0 out of 5 stars This book changed my life
This book is amazing, it completely changed my life. I have struggled with ADD since I was 8 years old and it had complete control of my life. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cary
5.0 out of 5 stars This book made me realize that I actually have Adult ADD.
Although I don't remember having ADD symptoms as a child, as an adult I have always had major issues with time management and organization. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Tara Johnson
2.0 out of 5 stars aha, too boring
it might be useful, it might be helpful. but I guess I will never find out. It is so boring. I have ADD, and it lost me every 3 sentences. Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. He
4.0 out of 5 stars Good reminders
Nothing new under the sun since I read How to Control You Time and Your Life decades ago. Lots of anecdotal evidence, talking about clients, friends, but I always get the feeling... Read more
Published 1 month ago by John Wren
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
Great book filled with insightful information. My whole family live with ADD and I would like all of them to peruse this book.
Published 2 months ago by Susan B. Torner
4.0 out of 5 stars Great book for ADD'ers
Helps me stay more organized and it is from an ADDer's view point. The Organization of the book is great.
Published 3 months ago by Darcie Wells
4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to assimilate-very helpful!
Certainly described the ADD issues in a way that I could relate to and then what to do work with them. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Online shopper
3.0 out of 5 stars Still working my way through
What can I say ... the writing is choppy enough that I can't seem to get into hyper-focus mode, but the tips are useful enough to make continued (sporadic) efforts worthwhile. Read more
Published 4 months ago by William G. Canaday
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I have this organization book about ADD, but i am looking for a dyslexia version for my friend (who has dyslexia not ADD and she is more disorganised than I am)
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