Although it has long been a suspicion, I have every sign of having Adult ADD. I tend to do most of the things in the checklist (multitask without finishing many tasks, forget things, tons of lists and forgotten "helpful" notes, watch a movie in 10 minute intervals while doing 4 other things never to finish many movies, reading at current count 22 books, impulsive behavior -- well, you get the drift.) I am curious in the short run, what might have helped you with simple organization at work and at home. Feel free to share any tips and web sites. I hope to move on to some books (I have many checked out from the 'brary) but need a small step approach. My artistic side is keeping me sane and hopefully your tips can help me get a kick-start. (As far as medication, I am in consultation with a dr but want to try some diet/exerisie/organic things first. And yes, I abuse parentheses like nobody's business.) I am going through
this previous link as well.
posted by snap_dragon
on Mar 22, 2013 -
13 answers
Finishing up a home organization project... I'm facing several boxes of (music) CDs, and one box of (movie) DVDs. What's the best way of digitizing & storing the music & movie files?
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posted by mark7570
on Jan 9, 2013 -
7 answers
We've got too many magazines -- how to store them for collecting purposes, but also keep them accessible for reading and research?
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posted by AzraelBrown
on Dec 19, 2012 -
14 answers
Have you ever manned a booth at a carnival, fair, or expo? I'm running a booth and selling items at a weekend fair that will benefit a volunteer organization. What do I need to know?
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posted by Fairchild
on Oct 5, 2012 -
23 answers
Tell me of the most beautifully designed, paper-based gtd / organizers / planners in the land! I want nice typography, attractive materials and maximum usability in one package. Is this possible?
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posted by 100kb
on Aug 30, 2012 -
11 answers
Android and Win7 compatible. Tag-based and cross-referenceable. Future-proof. Fast. I have a feeling that my perfect, personal information database solution is lurking right under my nose. But where is it?
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posted by CustooFintel
on Aug 23, 2012 -
7 answers
For those that keep a journal/diary/sketch book: When you start a new book, how do you continue to track and use the good ideas and projects in your old books that you'd like to pursue?
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posted by ooklah
on Jan 16, 2012 -
8 answers
I want to compile and organize hard copies of recipes, craft projects, and other household things into something electronic - not particular about if local computer (Mac, OS 10.7) or cloud-based. Bonus points if accessible from multiple devices (computer, iphone, ipad, etc.). What solutions should I consider?
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posted by southpaw
on Dec 30, 2011 -
7 answers
Smart people who did badly in college - how did you regain your footing and develop your work ethic and study skills?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2011 -
21 answers
How do you save your various web links you find every day from Google Reader and Twitter for the long term?
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posted by hazyspring
on Oct 8, 2011 -
16 answers
Lawyers, how do you organize your papers? I'm a
pro se litigant in federal civil case looking not for legal advice but for organizational tips...
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posted by cgs06
on Sep 25, 2011 -
12 answers
I got moved to a much smaller desk at work (I kinda feel like Milton) and now everything feels really crowded. How can I increase the empty space on my desktop? What can I move or rearrange? Is there any magical desk accessory that can help me?
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posted by trillian
on Aug 7, 2011 -
13 answers
Do you have any tips for a librarian-in-training (not archivist-in-training) on how to best approach organizing and cataloging personal archives, without the guidance of an archivist?
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posted by divisjm
on Jul 27, 2011 -
6 answers
I want to donate some money to a program that matches people and animals for mutual rehabilitation
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posted by Opal
on May 10, 2011 -
8 answers
How do I help an organization that is in over its head when I am losing respect for the people (ok, one person in particular!) who run it?
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posted by Snarl Furillo
on Mar 23, 2011 -
16 answers
Classical music + itunes + video (classic) iPod. Help me figure out the essential (minimum) amount of metadata needed for happy music listening.
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posted by Homo economicus
on Mar 1, 2011 -
6 answers
I have two large shoeboxes of keepsakes and souvenirs from travels over the past five years, including event tickets, hotel key cards, tourist maps, pub coasters, receipts, photo booth pictures and banknotes in about a dozen different currencies. I don't want them to live in a shoebox any more. What's a good way to organize them into an album of sorts?
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posted by halogen
on Feb 21, 2011 -
19 answers
Organizing a pantry. BPA plastics and dry goods. Resources and suggestions for food storage and organization.
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posted by jadepearl
on Jan 31, 2011 -
18 answers
How do I learn to take better care of myself and my surroundings? I feel like a total unorganized mess and need some advice.
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posted by snowysoul
on Nov 10, 2010 -
20 answers
Professors, researchers, teachers: How do you organize your files on hard disks and with physical folders?
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posted by meijusa
on Aug 13, 2010 -
13 answers
gmail filters: I have a utilitarian phone that doesn't MMS. I have gmail set to forward incoming mail to my phone number as SMS. When I am mailed attachments, they usually bounce a Mail Delivery Sub. error.
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posted by roygbv
on Jul 21, 2010 -
4 answers
I'm going back to school. But I keep have this weird feeling that I don't know what I'm doing, even though I've got it all planned out, but my thinking keeps getting sloppy and jumping. Please help me figure out how to organize my next steps.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 15, 2010 -
5 answers
What helped you most when you were getting married -- or helping someone else get married?
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posted by alynnk
on May 1, 2010 -
24 answers
Please help me manage my clothing inventory in a smallish office! I am not just limited to closet organizers and have an entire room to get this together.
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posted by 2legit2quit
on Sep 17, 2009 -
8 answers
I have recently been appointed the 'membership chair' for a hobby-related organization of which I have been a member for some years. The club president and I have agreed that my duties will consist largely of:
* Contacting members who have lapsed and inviting them to rejoin
* Devising various means of recruiting new members
I have no experience in this sort of work. I could definitely use pointers, suggestions, and especially referrals to any articles or books that may be relevant.
posted by zainsubani
on Aug 26, 2009 -
7 answers
I have photos from two consecutive years, in which my brother was 6 mos - 18 mos. I can group the photos somewhat by clothing or activity - but can I separate them into the two years at all reliably? I know nothing about child development, and can't tell myself from looking at the faces.
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posted by mccn
on Jun 24, 2009 -
7 answers
I will have a fair amount of paperwork to organize and complete over the next year. I'd like to know about any efficient methods (preferably electronic) to keep track of my progress, needed information, and deadlines for each section of paperwork.
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posted by wiskunde
on Apr 13, 2009 -
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I find myself in the novel situation, upon being laid off, of having a large number of potential job opportunities. I'm in the tech space, so most organizations work through recruiters, and I'm getting over a dozen calls and emails a day since posting my resume. Many of the job descriptions look like a good fit, so I know I can have my pick of location, type of organization, benefits, salary, etc. It's quite early in my job hunt, and I have the leisure of about 2 months to do it in. I'm looking for tips about how to keep organized and be in control of the situation.
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posted by matildaben
on Jan 30, 2008 -
5 answers
OK, I'm looking for the name of a modern technique popularly used to organize notes, tasks and projects. It's been discussed many times here and there are a couple of popular books that discuss the techniques. I believe it may be known by an acronym or initials.
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posted by lyam
on Oct 25, 2006 -
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