Get Organized Month — Neurodivergent Edition

Leslie Espinoza • 27 January 2026

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Organization That Works With Your Brain

January is Get Organized Month , and as we close out the month, we wanted to pause and challenge a common misconception — especially within the neurodivergent community.

There’s a persistent belief that neurodivergent people are inherently disorganized or incapable of creating habits that help manage clutter. In reality, the issue is rarely about motivation or ability. It’s about whether systems are designed to work with someone’s brain instead of against it.

True organization is not about perfection or Pinterest worthy spaces. It’s about functionality, safety, and calm.

Many neurodivergent friendly organizing principles focus on ideas like:

  • Visual systems instead of hidden storage

  • Simple systems instead of complicated ones

  • Flexible approaches instead of rigid rules

Mess is not a moral failure.
Struggle is not laziness.

If a space feels calmer, safer, or easier — even a little — that is success.

We are proud to have CNDCC members who understand this deeply and provide organizing services that are practical, compassionate, and inclusive.

Member Spotlight: Beth Blacker – It’s Just Stuff

[Image Description: Beth Blacker smiling with both hands raised in an open, welcoming gesture, wearing a white sweater and bright pink scarf against a neutral gray background.]

Beth Blacker , Chief of Chaos to Calm at It’s Just Stuff , leads with a powerful and affirming philosophy: organization should support how people actually live.

From Chaos to Calm, It’s Just Stuff specializes in expert home organizing services designed to elevate homes into meticulously arranged and cohesive spaces. Services include decluttering, room organization, maximizing storage solutions, and preparing for moves. Beth’s work goes far beyond aesthetics and focuses on creating systems that reduce overwhelm and bring peace of mind.

Diagnosed later in life with ADHD, Beth understands firsthand the myths and stereotypes often placed on neurodivergent individuals. Despite the misconception that neurodivergent people cannot be organized, Beth has always craved order and has built a business that proves organization is absolutely possible when systems are designed intentionally and compassionately.

Her message is simple and impactful:
Organization is not about perfection. It is about systems that work with your brain.

🔗 Learn more about It’s Just Stuff:
https://www.itsjuststuff.co


[Image Description: Erin Gaskins smiling in a professional portrait, wearing a black top and gold necklace against a neutral background.

Member Spotlight: Erin Gaskins – Room Redefined

Room Redefined is led by owner and “redefiner in chief” Erin Gaskins , a changemaker and professional organizer who brings both heart and strategy to her work.

For 25 years, Erin served in the public education sector, impacting lives through service while also nurturing her passion for organization, styling, and design. What began as a side project eventually grew into Room Redefined , now a full scale professional organization and styling company serving the Colorado Front Range, from Fort Collins to Boulder to Castle Rock.

Erin’s work is rooted in the belief that how we function in our spaces directly affects how we show up at home, at work, and at school. Her approach goes beyond tidying and focuses on redefining spaces to better support daily life, transitions, and individual needs.

Through Room Redefined, Erin helps clients create environments that are functional, supportive, and aligned with how they actually live — not how they think they should live.

🔗 Learn more about Room Redefined:
https://www.roomredefined.com


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Member Spotlight: House of Projects – Organizing Solutions

House of Projects LLC exists to help people discover peaceful balance in their spaces through thoughtful decluttering and intentional organization.

With a special focus on older adults, neurodivergent individuals, and people navigating life transitions, House of Projects brings a creative and truly “out of the box” approach to organizing. Their work recognizes that every person’s relationship with their space is unique, shaped by lived experience, accessibility needs, and change.

Rather than applying one size fits all solutions, House of Projects meets clients where they are, helping them create systems that reduce overwhelm and support independence, clarity, and peace of mind.

Their compassionate and flexible approach makes them a valuable resource for individuals and families looking for organization that feels sustainable and respectful.

🔗 Learn more about House of Projects – Organizing Solutions:
https://www.houseofprojectsllc.com


Supporting Neurodivergent Friendly Businesses

At the Colorado Neurodiversity Chamber of Commerce, we believe that inclusive services make a real difference in how people show up and perform every day. Organization plays a critical role in workplace productivity, focus, and well being, whether that workplace is a business office, a shared team environment, or a home office.

For businesses, thoughtful organization can support teams by improving workflows, reducing overwhelm, increasing efficiency, and creating environments where employees can focus and thrive. Many organizations need support organizing physical workspaces, shared systems, or team processes in ways that are practical and neurodivergent friendly.

At the same time, many professionals now work from home. Some are business owners, while others work remotely as part of a team. When home and work exist in the same space, organization becomes essential. A cluttered or chaotic environment can directly impact productivity, mental health, and job performance, especially for neurodivergent individuals.

Our members provide organizing solutions that support both businesses and individuals. Whether it is helping a company create more functional workspaces for their teams or supporting professionals in organizing their home offices, these services are designed to build systems that work with how people think, work, and live.

If organization has ever felt overwhelming or unattainable, know that there are professionals who truly understand and can help you create systems that support focus, productivity, and success.

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