42 | Why Piles Aren’t a Problem: What Might Actually Work For Your Home and Your Brain

Jul 21

You know those home organization systems that look amazing in a Pinterest photo—but completely fall apart in real life?

Yeah, this episode isn’t about those.

If you’ve ever felt like your home is full of half-finished piles, random things that don’t belong to you, and systems that only make sense to you—this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

In this episode of the Stress Less Podcast, we’re talking about the real-life, unfiltered ways I keep my home running (especially with ADHD in the mix). I’m sharing systems that are functional, flexible, and sometimes a little funny—including why there’s always a random pile in front of my TV, how I return things left behind by guests, and why I’ll always be team “pile.” These strategies might not be picture-perfect, but they help reduce mental load, cut down on decision fatigue, and actually work with my brain—not against it.

So if you’ve ever:

Felt like your house is the neighborhood drop zone
Needed your kitchen counters cleared just to think straight
Created systems that are messy but functional
Wanted permission to do things your own way

...this episode is for you. You’ll walk away with real-life examples of ADHD-friendly home management and simple mindset shifts that make a huge difference. No guilt, no complicated routines, just practical ways to feel more in control of your space—starting today.

Tune into this episode of the Stress Less Podcast to discover how to make your home work for you, even if it looks nothing like Instagram.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

The difference between brains that “don’t notice” clutter vs. brains that “notice everything”—and how both can be overwhelming.
How a simple lost & found bin in your entryway can eliminate chaos when others leave things behind.
Why putting things in Ziploc bags in your car might be your new favorite system.
My strategy for clearing off kitchen counters without forcing myself to finish the whole task.
Why it’s okay to toss things into a living room pile (and how I turn it into a quick kid chore).
The story of what happened when my mother-in-law “helped” clean.
A reminder that piles aren’t bad—they’re often just part of the process for an ADHD brain.