ABSTRACT

Phyllis and her daughter, Kelly, both have ADD. Temporarily be-tween jobs, Phyllis would like to use this time to get better organized. “I finally have time to organize the house and finish my overdue taxes. Two or three months at home will be heaven.” Phyllis has a list of about fifty to-do items, a day planner, and a commitment to put the most important things first in her life: her daughter, her health, and spending time with friends. All the elements of a well-organized person seem to be in place, and yet . . .