Ep. 3: Overcoming Shame Around a Messy Home

Ep. 3: Overcoming Shame Around a Messy Home

Update: 2025-07-23
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If you’ve ever felt like the mess in your home is somehow your fault… like no matter how hard you try, it just doesn’t stay organized… you’re not alone.

This week on The Gentle Reset, we’re talking about the real reason ADHD women often carry shame around clutter and home tasks and why that shame only makes things harder. I’ll walk you through one powerful mindset shift, a practical nightly routine that helps me wake up to less chaos, and a personal story of how I stopped chasing perfection and found systems that actually work when it comes to cleaning up toys.

This one’s for you if you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like you’re the only one struggling.

🎧 If you’ve ever felt…

  • 👉“Why can’t I keep up like everyone else?”

    👉Like your home is a reflection of your worth

    👉Stuck in guilt, frustration, or overwhelm when things get messy

  • ...this episode is for you.

    In this episode, I talk about…

  • ✨Why shame doesn’t lead to progress (and what actually helps instead)

    ✨What ADHD-friendly organizing really looks like

    ✨A simple 15-minute nightly reset that calms the chaos

    ✨The dumping bin effect and how I changed our toy system

    ✨Why less is more when it comes to kids and clutter


  • Ready to take the next step or get extra support?

    Start here:

    👉 Download the free Kitchen Reset Checklist- your step-by-step guide for a quick, doable nightly kitchen routine

    👉 Follow me on Instagram for daily tips, encouragement, and behind-the-scenes real life

    👉 Subscribe to The Weekly 3 - ADHD-friendly home support in your inbox every Wednesday


    Let’s keep it simple, doable, and built for your ADHD brain. See you next week!


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    Ep. 3: Overcoming Shame Around a Messy Home

    Ep. 3: Overcoming Shame Around a Messy Home

    Allison Converse