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Productivity and Home Organization for Moms with ADHD
Are you tired of feeling like the only Stay-At-Home mom who can‘t get her act together? You know you have time while the kids are gone - and you feel like you are busy - but you drift from one completely unrelated task to another, focus on things that really don‘t matter, and avoid the tasks that need to get done...
Then all of the sudden you realize it is time to grab the kids and you feel that you‘ve accomplished nothing.
Welcome Home!
This is the Joy Loving Home Podcast.
I‘m Joy Ridenour, wife, mom of 4, & unorganized professional organizer! I have a heart for ADHD moms and kids. After spending years learning and organizing for other people I realized that there is a real need to turn the concept of being well planned and organized upside down. It shouldn‘t be created by Type A, naturally organized people as a way to ”fix” you and your home!
Organizing, planning & productivity should FIT the way your brain thinks.
Albert Einstein said ”Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
Well fish, lets quit trying to climb trees while being given tips by monkeys who cannot understand how our brains think. Join me in the water and learn how to swim with the current of your life!
It is time to say YES to unorganized organization and flexible productivity!
This podcast is for you if:
* You feel trapped by rigid schedules and overwhelming to do lists.
* You always feel chaotic and like you are pulled in a million directions.
* You feel like you are failing to meet expectations and always letting someone down.
Truth Bomb: Nothing is wrong with you! Your ADHD brain works differently than the neurotypical brain. We can learn to use the best parts of our brains to our advantage! Life doesn‘t have to be so hard, we just have to take the path less traveled.
Let me be your guide.
Let‘s have grace in our struggles and encouragement as we strive to make some changes that align with our family first priorities. We can stay intentionally flexible with our plans and learn to navigate life with ADHD while creating space in our lives and our homes for spontaneous joy!
Join me as we work to improve our productivity and simplify our homes in new ways, together!
Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Website - https://joylovinghome.com
IG - http://instagram.com@joylovinghome
Are you tired of feeling like the only Stay-At-Home mom who can‘t get her act together? You know you have time while the kids are gone - and you feel like you are busy - but you drift from one completely unrelated task to another, focus on things that really don‘t matter, and avoid the tasks that need to get done...
Then all of the sudden you realize it is time to grab the kids and you feel that you‘ve accomplished nothing.
Welcome Home!
This is the Joy Loving Home Podcast.
I‘m Joy Ridenour, wife, mom of 4, & unorganized professional organizer! I have a heart for ADHD moms and kids. After spending years learning and organizing for other people I realized that there is a real need to turn the concept of being well planned and organized upside down. It shouldn‘t be created by Type A, naturally organized people as a way to ”fix” you and your home!
Organizing, planning & productivity should FIT the way your brain thinks.
Albert Einstein said ”Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid”
Well fish, lets quit trying to climb trees while being given tips by monkeys who cannot understand how our brains think. Join me in the water and learn how to swim with the current of your life!
It is time to say YES to unorganized organization and flexible productivity!
This podcast is for you if:
* You feel trapped by rigid schedules and overwhelming to do lists.
* You always feel chaotic and like you are pulled in a million directions.
* You feel like you are failing to meet expectations and always letting someone down.
Truth Bomb: Nothing is wrong with you! Your ADHD brain works differently than the neurotypical brain. We can learn to use the best parts of our brains to our advantage! Life doesn‘t have to be so hard, we just have to take the path less traveled.
Let me be your guide.
Let‘s have grace in our struggles and encouragement as we strive to make some changes that align with our family first priorities. We can stay intentionally flexible with our plans and learn to navigate life with ADHD while creating space in our lives and our homes for spontaneous joy!
Join me as we work to improve our productivity and simplify our homes in new ways, together!
Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Website - https://joylovinghome.com
IG - http://instagram.com@joylovinghome
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Join Joy as she shares an experimental approach to home care: short, uncomplicated, approachable, three-minute "cleaning snacks" that make progress feel doable.
Learn why low bars, flexibility, and celebrating small wins help you build momentum without the pressure of perfection, and how tiny habits can add up to real change.
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Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
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Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
It's time to harness the best part of your ADHD brain! The end of the year, our brains kick in on the urgency and creativity of the last months full of holidays, activities, and chaos. In this episode Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, guides ADHD moms through a practical, three-month holiday planning method using three sheets of paper to brain-dump, highlight date-sensitive tasks, and make quick decisions: do it, delegate it, or ditch it.
She shares tactical tips—nonlinear pending lists, color-coding, and visible placement—to reduce overwhelm, harness motivation, and create more joy during Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Episode 139 on Pending Lists
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joy-loving-home-sahm-productivity-home-organization/id1579243596?i=1000608434693
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Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, explains why rigid routines often fail for people whose brains crave novelty. Instead of chasing a single "perfect" system, she recommends experimenting with flexible strategies that match your current life phase—baby, toddler, busy-car life, or empty-nesting—so you can reduce shame and find changing systems that actually work for you.
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Welcome to Day Five of the Jumpstart Challenge. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, invites you to the "Act with Interest" challenge — a 15-minute exercise to get you moving by following whatever small task most intrigues you. Whether it’s tidying a hidden cabinet, clearing a cluttered table, or arranging a nightstand, take action without guilt and notice how momentum builds.
This episode reframes home care from a chore to a privilege, encouraging listeners to lean into their natural interests and let action lead to motivation. Set a 15-minute timer, do the thing calling to you, and see where it takes you.
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Join Joy on Day 4 of the Jumpstart Challenge for the Micro Task Race: a 15-minute sprint to complete as many small home tasks as you can.
Learn to break chores into micro-tasks, collect quick wins to boost motivation, and retrain your brain to see progress in short bursts with practical examples and simple tips.
Jump in on the Jumpstart Challenge and get your self moving! The challenge starts on episode 239.
Connect with Me!
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Instagram: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Day 3 of the five-day Jumpstart Challenge: Joy introduces the “Roll With It” method — write six trouble spots in your home, roll a die or pick a random number, then spend 15 focused minutes tidying that area. The aim is to create motion, not perfection.
Joy frames organizing for chaotic or neurodiverse brains with gentle, flexible strategies and encourages repeating the 15-minute bursts as needed to build momentum and choose joy in your home.
Connect with Me!
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Instagram: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Day two of a five-day September challenge: pick a spot that’s bothering you, take a before photo, set a 15-minute timer, and quickly tidy the space. Capture an after photo and compare to see how much you can do in a short burst.
Bonus: record a time-lapse or share your before/after in the community for accountability and encouragement. Simple steps to build momentum and keep your home functioning while you work on bigger projects.
Join Me and Get Unstuck!
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Joy introduces a week-long "spit clean" challenge to help you overcome the getting-started slump: pick 3–5 small tasks, set a 5-minute timer, and repeat up to three times to make quick, visible progress (examples: load the sink, tidy the entryway, make the bed, wipe a powder room, start laundry).
These short, repeatable bursts are designed to make your home feel conquerable and free you to tackle bigger projects—join Joy each day this week for a different challenge and share your wins.
Connect with Me!
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https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Joy, a professional organizer and former teacher, shares three essential home systems to set up for a smoother school year: a launch/landing pad for quick exits and returns, a centralized spot for cleaning supplies and laundry tools, and a simplified kitchen with easy meal options. These quick, practical steps help families recover from summer disorganization and make daily routines easier.
She encourages listeners to keep solutions simple, focus on easy drop-and-grab habits, and reach out with questions or feedback through email, Instagram, or her community membership.
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Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
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IG: https://instagram.com/joylovinghome
Welcome to another episode of the Joy-Loving Home podcast, where Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, challenges conventional organizing advice.
In this episode, Joy explores the reasons why your organized spaces often fall apart and argues that it might not be a lack of decluttering or system setup that's to blame, but rather the goals you set. With practical examples and warm encouragement, she guides you through prioritizing your organizing goals, whether they be aesthetics, functionality, efficiency, or budgeting.
Discover how embracing your unique priorities can transform your spaces into joy-loving havens, tailored to fit the way you live. Let's navigate the clutter and find joy in our homes together!
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Website: https://joylovinghome.com
Email: joy@joylovinghome.com
Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
Membership: https://joylovinghome.com/membership
Decluttering can be a daunting task, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares three practical steps to ease into decluttering without the fear of losing something valuable. Discover how to move past obstacles, create a testing space for uncertain items, and set them aside for future decisions. Get insights into making your home feel airy and spacious while holding on to what truly matters. Whether you're just starting or need a fresh perspective, this episode provides the encouragement and tips you need to successfully transform your living space.
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Email - joy@joylovinghome.com
Community - https://bit.ly/joylovinghome
Membership - https://joylovinghome.com/membership
In this episode, Joy shares intriguing insights from living near the busiest airport in the world, the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. Dive into her personal anecdotes about navigating everyday chaos and the ingenious excuses that come with high-volume scenarios, whether it’s delayed flights or being a busy mom of four.
Joy draws parallels between flight paths avoiding storms and the non-linear journeys of completing tasks with an ADHD brain. Discover how aiming to stay 'on course' isn't always straightforward, and delve into practical strategies to tackle your to-do lists effectively.
From handling unexpected side quests to leveraging task audits, learn how to give yourself credit for every effort, just like frequent flyer miles. Joy introduces concepts like pending and tackled lists, ensuring that your steps forward are acknowledged, even if they deviate from a traditional point A to point B route.
Tune in for thought-provoking analogies and tactical advice to better understand and embrace the unique pathways your brain might take. Joy also introduces her membership group, Tackle It Tuesday, where collective accountability and shared experiences foster growth and focus.
Continue to choose joy and redefine success, one task at a time.
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Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast! In this episode, we delve into the concept of creating a lost and found basket within your home. Drawing inspiration from schools and businesses, we explore how this practice can simplify household organization, especially for those with ADHD. Discover how a dedicated spot for misplaced items can bring order and reduce stress, offering a straightforward solution for scattered household chaos. Whether you call it a RUSH basket or a lost and found bin, learn how to embrace this innovative approach to maintain a clutter-free, joyful home environment. Tune in and transform the way you manage your household items.
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Free Community: https://bit.ly/joylovinghomecommunity
In this episode, join us as we explore the bittersweet moments of closing a chapter in life and embarking on new adventures. As the youngest child prepares to graduate, it's a time for reminiscing on the joys and challenges of parenting. From the early years of diaper changes and sleepless nights to the excitement of school days and sports events, every phase has its special moments that shape our journey.
Through personal reflections, we delve into the significance of embracing the journey rather than just focusing on milestones. The podcast offers heartfelt insights on measuring life qualitatively, cherishing meaningful conversations, and creating lasting memories with family.
Tune in to discover how to prepare your child for the road ahead while savoring each moment along the way. It's a story of love, resilience, and choosing joy in every stage of life. Embrace the journey and find solace in the bonds we share with those we love.
In this episode, we delve into the common feeling of being overwhelmed in managing a household. Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, shares her insights on combating inertia and the paralysis of choice by embracing 'senseless' actions. By following one's instinct and doing something without overthinking, one can break the cycle of stagnation.
Joy discusses her personal experiences and frustrations with technology as a metaphor for the challenges faced in organizing the home. By acknowledging our unique journeys and giving ourselves grace, she suggests that doing something that doesn't necessarily make sense can actually boost productivity and help us regain control of our household tasks.
Join Joy as she explores the idea of senseless action as a ‘hack’ to propel you into more meaningful and productive activities. Whether it's ironing those forgotten napkins or simply finding the energy to vacuum the house, discover how small, seemingly senseless steps can lead to a more joyful and organized home.
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This episode dives into the concept of the Unattainable Triangle, a marketing framework traditionally used to weigh the top qualities of speed, quality, and cost. Host Joy explores how this concept can be ingeniously applied to home organization, offering a new perspective on managing household tasks. Discover how acknowledging what you can attain gives you control over home transformations, whether you choose the quick and inexpensive route, hire professionals for a high-quality finish, or methodically work on each area yourself over time.
Joy, a professional organizer and mother of four, infuses humor and realism into the conversation, empowering listeners to embrace the unique approach each brain brings to organizing. With practical examples and a supportive community, she guides listeners through the exciting challenges of creating a joyful home environment. Join Joy in shifting away from unrealistic expectations and towards achievable goals that align with your capacity, budget, and timeline.
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Welcome to the Joy Loving Home Podcast, hosted by Joy Loving herself. This episode takes a deep dive into the origins of the podcast and Joy's unique perspective on creating a loving home environment. Joy shares her "fish analogy," which challenges the conventional "monkey brain" system of task management, advocating instead for embracing our natural instincts and rhythms. Through her compassionate approach, Joy inspires listeners to focus on the feeling of home, rather than the aesthetics, encouraging a space where love, acceptance, and joy prevail over perfection. Join Joy on this enlightening journey as she redefines success for all the "fish brains" out there.
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Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she explores an intriguing concept: the indispensability hack. This episode delves into how planning a trip out of town can serve as a surprising yet effective way to boost your productivity. Joy shares her personal experience of how this urgency to leave led her to accomplish more tasks than she usually would, even amidst her hectic life. This strategy isn't just about doing more; it's about relinquishing the type-A advice and embracing your unique methods to create a harmonious home. Discover how prioritizing people over perfection can transform your daily life. Learn to appreciate the beauty in being unique and practical methods to achieve a joyful home environment.
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In this episode, we delve into the world of "open loops." These are the unfinished tasks and projects that clutter our minds and digital spaces, weighing us down. Learn how you can start closing these loops and gain clarity and peace.
Discover practical techniques for tackling the endless tabs on your devices, the unresolved tasks in your day-to-day life, and those nagging to-dos that seem to never end. We'll explore how setting specific "closure loop days" can help you take charge and free your brain from the constant noise.
Join Joy, a professional organizer and mom of four, as she shares insights tailored for those who seek understanding, encouragement, and tailor-made ideas to fit their unique thinking styles. Start closing your loops for a more joyful and organized life.
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In this episode, we dive into the intriguing concept of time, especially for those with ADHD who grapple with time blindness. We explore practical strategies to stop procrastination and enhance productivity, making time management a tangible reality.
Join me, Joy, as I guide you through a hands-on exercise to visualize your daily hours and encourage you to participate in a digital detox, freeing up precious minutes usually lost to mindless scrolling. Let's work together on exchanging our time for meaningful activities and discover how a few changes can lead to a more fulfilling life.
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