What is Chronic Disorganization (CD)?
CD is not a mental or medical condition; it’s a quality of life issue.
Here are a few characteristics of CD:
1.Accumulation of large quantities of stuff
2.Wide range of interest
3.Need visual cues
4.Lose concentration easy
5.Losing track of time
6.Innovative brain
7.Inattention to details
8.History of disorganization
The chronic disorganized individual has usually a poor sense of time.
They are late for appointments and even their children are late for school.
The reason for being late is mostly because of inability to find misplaced items, easy to distract, and they have no sense of how long certain tasks and projects will take. The chronic disorganized individual has a hard time finishing what they started.
A lot of times the CD or ADD client is not just chronically disorganized. This disorder could also be accompanied by other conditions, as there is for example OCD, depression, etc.
For example the individual is holding on to everything they own. They can’t let go and have to get more (Hording accompanied by Affluenza).
There are many factors that can cause chronic disorganization.
Clutter in general, chronic or not chronic is only a symptom of what is really going on in an individuals life.
An individual is considered CD, if there is a history of disorganization and all efforts of self-help to change failed in such a way that it affects ones daily life.
Solutions to overcome disorganization, especially since self-help failed can be successful in hiring a Professional Organizer, who is trained in dealing with Chronic Disorganization.
Alexandra Ross of The Organizing Wizard not only holds a degree in Psychology; she also furthered her education with the NSGCD (National Study Group on Disorganization, located in California, USA) and earned her level II certificate in Chronic Disorganization.
More and more people in North America have been diagnosed with some form of CD (Chronic Disorganization).
There are several factors for certain conditions, as there are:
1.Neurologically Conditions (ADD/ADHD, MS, TBI)
2.Structural/ Environmental Factors (i.e. lack of storage space, no positive energy flow)
3.Poor Developmental skills (i.e. never taught)
4.Lifestyle choices (i.e. over scheduling, too much stuff, no sense for priorities)
5.Communication Problems (weak management, leadership, an delegation strategies)
6.Systemic Factors (i.e. ineffective systems in place)
7.Addictive Tendencies (i.e. Shop-a-holism, Collection Addiction, Affluenza)
8.Mental Health Issues (Depression, Anxiety, OCD, Hording)
9.Difficulty in making Transitions (i.e. Divorce, move)
10.Aging Issues (Cognitive issues, medication, etc.)
11.Beliefs and Attitudes (i.e. Procrastinator)
12.Physical Challenges (i.e. poor vision, mobility impairment)
13.Learning style (i.e. systems not customized to client’s specific need)
14.Life/ Grief Crises (loss of a job, death of a loved one, trauma)
It takes a professional to recognize those conditions and handle the situation and individual accordingly.
Retreat Programs & Workshops
The Organizing Wizard is offering the following Educational Retreat programs and workshops for individuals and corporations that experience organizational, focus or/ and time challenges, suffering from depression, stress, performance or/ and communication issues, ADD/ CD or simply would like to get life back on track:
A) One on one coaching and hands-on organizing in business and living environments.
B) Intensive programs for the chronic disorganized that entails a long- term (over several months) coaching therapy with a team of professionals (Professional Team see below)
C) Multi day seminars with a team of professionals. This workshop series is an educational retreat to help you taking the first step of a big journey. As we all know it takes time to change habits. Prices for the retreat can include all workshops, food, and accommodation, and certain activities. Program is tailored to each individual needs and likes.
D) Program C is also available for corporate groups. We tailor workshops and activities to the groups and individuals needs. There is a team building, time management and communication components included in the corporate package.
E) Individual Workshops: Time Management, Communication and Chronic Disorganization.
The Team:
Organizing Professional
Personal Coach & Exercise Coach
Nutritionist & Chef
Spa Professional/ Massage Therapist
Ayurveda, Yoga, and Meditation Professionals
No matter which program you decide on, you made an excellent choice as you took the first step and that’s the most important thing to start a journey. See the change of habits as an exciting invitation to life and not as an obstacle to overcome.
Benefits:
