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Float On Organizing

Hi, I’m Megan! I help clients in Chicago declutter and create spaces that support their brains. Whether you're overwhelmed or neurodivergent, I can help!

I also teach pro organizers ADHD-friendly strategies to confidently work with neurodivergent clients.

08/13/2025

Traditional organizing methods don’t always work for neurodivergent folks. It’s up to us, as organizers, to continue learning how to best serve ALL our clients and create spaces THEY can maintain. Let’s keep learning and growing together!

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08/12/2025

Hey there 👋

I’m a solo organizer operating in Chicagoland since 2021. I primarily work with neurodivergent folks struggling with chronic disorganization. I love these clients and the confidence and self-compassion I see grow in them as we transform their spaces.

I also love talking to other organizers about strategies to better serve these clients. Please, join the conversation!

Follow this account for tips, encouragement, and stories of organizing with ADHD clients!

08/11/2025

Professional organizing is not just about beautiful pantries, color-coded bookshelves, or closets that spark joy. There is a huge community of ADHDers who need our help creating homes and systems that work with their brains! 🧠

Comment with your biggest challenge when working with ADHD clients and let’s all problem solve together!

02/18/2025

It’s NOT laziness. It’s executive dysfunction.

🧠 Executive dysfunction makes it hard for ADHD clients to initiate tasks, prioritize steps, and follow through—even when they want to. A messy home doesn’t mean they don’t care. It often means they’re stuck in:

⚡ Paralysis (feeling too overwhelmed to start)
⚡ Burnout (pushing themselves too hard, then crashing)
⚡ Shame spirals (thinking, "I should be able to do this… what’s wrong with me?")

💡 Instead of saying, "Just start," help ADHD clients by:
✅ Providing structure → "Let’s pick ONE small thing to do first."
✅ Externalizing initiation → Body-doubling, timers, or music.
✅ Celebrating progress → Even if they don’t finish, all progress matters.

Let’s unlearn the myth that ADHD struggles = laziness. Tag an organizer who loves their ADHD clients! 💙

02/14/2025

Not all ADHD books are created equal… some are game-changing, others? Not so much. 😬📚

While working on my ADHD Level 2 certification from the Institute for Challenging Disorganization, I had the opportunity to read a bunch of books on ADHD. I was hopeful they would provide insights that actually help me and my clients. Some delivered big time, while others had me questioning everything. 🧐

Curious which ones made the cut? Swipe through to see my honest ratings—and if you’ve got a favorite ADHD book, drop it in the comments! ⬇️

02/08/2025

✨ 3 Decluttering Strategies for Overwhelmed Clients ✨

When a client is feeling stuck, shutting down, or short on time, decluttering can feel impossible. Instead of pushing through frustration, try these three strategies to create momentum:

✅ Cherry Pick the Favorites – Instead of deciding what to let go of, have your client start by choosing their absolute must-keep items in a specific category or space. Once those are set aside, the remaining decisions often become clearer. If they’re still feeling stuck, you can revisit the rest another day.

✅ Toss the Low-Hanging Fruit – Decision fatigue is real, so start with the easy “no” items first! Have your client quickly scan for anything that is broken, expired, or an obvious donation. Removing these items first reduces visual clutter and makes it easier to tackle the rest.

✅ Empty 1 Small Chunk – Instead of overwhelming your client with a whole room or even an entire drawer, focus on one tiny section—like a single shelf or a small corner of a counter. This builds confidence and proves that even small steps can make a difference.

✨ Decluttering isn’t about perfection—it’s about making progress at a pace that feels manageable. What strategies have worked best for your clients? Drop them in the comments! ⬇️

02/06/2025

“It’s okay to be sad”; “Let’s just do it now”; “Seems like we need to get rid of some of the negative in here”; “No, it’s not worth my time” –I love it when a client uses my phrases without my even prompting them. That means the lessons are sinking in and their mindsets are changing!!

What do your clients repeat back to you?

02/01/2025

✨ Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Start with KC Davis’ 5 Things Tidy method! ✨

Instead of reinventing the wheel, try this simple, category-based approach:

1️⃣ Trash – Bag it up, leave it by the door.
2️⃣ Dishes – Gather them, set them aside.
3️⃣ Laundry & Shoes – Collect them in one spot.
4️⃣ Things with a home – Put them away.
5️⃣ Things without a home – Decide on a place later.

💡 Pro Tip: Stay in the room! Don’t get sidetracked—just place items near the door and deal with them at the end (or another day).

You can also use this method for just one surface or section at a time!

📖 Want to dive deeper? How to Keep House While Drowning by KC Davis is a must-read for both professional organizers and clients.

01/30/2025

Homework is hard for any client to complete between organizing sessions, and oftentimes I encourage clients to take a break between sessions and just focus on maintaining the work we did. But sometimes homework is wanted or needed. In that case, here are 2 ways I support my neurodivergent clients getting it done -

1.) I hold virtual body doubling sessions when they can hop on a group Zoom and we can all work on our individual home care/organizing tasks for an hour.

2.) I ask them to send me a picture of their progress. That way when they finish their homework, we can celebrate together! And if I don’t hear from them at a certain point, then I can check in.

Share in the comments how you support your clients completing their homework between sessions!

01/28/2025

KC Davis’ 5 Things Tidy.

Her theory is that there are only ever 5 things in a room: Trash, dishes, laundry, things that have a home, and things that don’t have a home. If you systematically work through that list - gather all the trash, then all the dishes, then all the laundry, put away things that have a home, then deal with things that don’t have a home - then you can tidy any space with much less overwhelm.

I love this strategy and it works because it gives people a clear mission and clear points at which they can stop and still feel like they’ve made progress. I go a step further and customize it for my clients and their particular spaces. For example, in my own kitchen, the 5 things are - Put away food & trash, put away clean dishes, load the dishwasher, hand wash remaining dishes, wipe down counters. I always follow that order and no matter how messy the kitchen is, these steps always keep me on track.

12/18/2024

Feeling totally drained after making a million decisions? 🌀 That’s decision fatigue—it’s real, especially when you’re organizing with ADHD. But don’t worry, there are ways to make it easier (and way less overwhelming):

✅ Start small: Tackle simpler categories like clothing or toys first. Easy wins build momentum!
✅ Save the tough stuff for later: Sentimental items? Set them aside for a day when your brain feels fresher. There’s no rush to decide everything at once.
✅ Keep it simple: Limit choices to just two options—“Keep or donate?” Less pressure means less stress!

Every small step is a victory, so don’t forget to celebrate your progress. Progress, no matter how small, still moves you forward! 🎉 What’s your biggest organizing challenge? Drop a comment below—I’d love to help! 💬

12/17/2024

Do you find yourself getting distracted halfway through organizing? 🧠💭 Don’t worry—it’s totally normal for ADHD brains to get sidetracked by random thoughts or objects! Here’s how you can stay on track without feeling frustrated:

✅ Gamify the process—set a timer for 15 minutes and see if you can beat the clock!
✅ Embrace side quests, but gently guide yourself back to the main task.
✅ Celebrate small wins after each step to keep the momentum going!

Remember, productivity doesn’t have to be perfect. Small, consistent wins add up to big progress! 🌟 What’s your go-to strategy for staying focused? Let me know in the comments! 💬

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Chicago, IL
60607

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8:30am - 8pm
Sunday	8am - 8pm

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http://floatonorganizing.com/

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