📦 The 2-Box Radical Desk Cleanup Method

🚨 Is Your Desk a Disaster?

Can't find anything? Can't work properly? This method fixes it in ONE afternoon!

🎯 WHAT YOU NEED

• 📦 Box #1 (big enough for ALL your desk clutter)
• 📦 Box #2 (any size box)
• ⏱️ 30-60 minutes of your time
• 🗑️ Trash bins nearby (paper, plastic, general waste - so you don't have to keep getting up!)

That's it. Really.

🚀 STEP 1: THE GREAT SWEEP (5 minutes)

The Rule:

EVERYTHING loose goes in Box #1. No exceptions.

✅ Keep on Desk:

• Computer/laptop
• Monitor
• Keyboard/mouse
• Desk lamp

📦 Into Box #1:

• Papers, pens, cables
• Coffee mugs, snacks
• Random objects
• EVERYTHING else

Don't think. Just sweep it all in!

🔍 STEP 2: THE SORTING GAME (20-40 minutes)

How It Works:

1. Pick ONE item from Box #1
2. Follow the rules below
3. Repeat until Box #1 is empty

📏 THE 4 GOLDEN RULES:

⚡ Rule 1: The 10-Second Rule

Can't decide where it goes in 10 seconds? → Straight to Box #2!

🗑️ Rule 2: Trash It Fast

Don't need it anymore? → Throw it away NOW!

🎯 Rule 3: Close Enough Counts

Put it in the right AREA, not the perfect spot - Dirty spoon → Kitchen (anywhere in kitchen is fine!) - Nail clippers → Bathroom (don't worry about exact drawer)

🚫 Rule 4: NEVER Back to Desk

Nothing goes back on the desk. Ever.

🔄 STEP 3: BOX #2 ROUND (Optional - 10-20 minutes)

Feeling energetic? Great! - Box #1 is now empty - Repeat the sorting with Box #2 - Items you can't place → Back to Box #1

Too tired? STOP HERE. You've already won! Your desk is clean!

⏹️ STEP 4: STOP AND CELEBRATE

🛑 Don't Keep Going!

Seriously. STOP. - You've sorted everything twice - More sorting = waste of time - Save leftover items for another day

🎉 You Did It!

Look at that beautiful clean desk!

💡 ADHD-FRIENDLY TIPS

✅ DO:

• Set up trash bins before you start (paper, plastic, general)
• Set a timer for each step
• Play upbeat music while sorting
• Take breaks if you need them
• Celebrate small wins ("Box #1 is empty!")

❌ DON'T:

• Think too hard about perfect placement
• Go back and re-sort everything
• Put anything back on the desk
• Beat yourself up about leftover items

🧠 WHY THIS WORKS FOR ADHD

• Clear steps → No decision paralysis
• Time limits → Prevents perfectionism
• Immediate results → Instant gratification
• "Good enough" philosophy → Reduces overwhelm
• Can pause anytime → Accommodates energy levels

🆘 EMERGENCY MODE

Too overwhelmed to sort? 1. Sweep everything into Box #1 2. Put box aside 3. Enjoy your clean desk!

When you need something, dig through the box. Getting annoyed finding things will motivate you to sort properly later!

🎯 THE 80/20 RULE

Why there are always leftover items: - 80% of results come from 20% of effort - 20% of results need 80% of effort - Some items will always be hard to place - That's totally normal and OK!

Better to have 95% organized than 0% organized!