Hi,

I have ADHD and am bad at organization, too. I have found I rely heavily (successfully) on reminders in my phone...or notes left in key places around my home (the inside of the front door, the mirror in the bathroom, attached to something in the fridge, etc.).

I mostly depend on my phone, though. I got an app for my phone (COL Reminder is the one I use, though there are lots of that kind of app available) that reminds me when to take my meds, when to get ready for bed (seems weird to admit that, but I forget and then find it's 11pm or later and I have to be up at 6), when to make a phone call, set an appointment, and so on.

I also use my phone's calendar event reminder function. I put my doctor appointments in there and then set it to remind me a day before and then an hour before, or whatever fits the situation.

I make sure to back up everything on my phone, considering how much I depend on it.

Something that also helps is designate places in which to place important items, like keys, shoes, and wallet/bag. Then keep those things *only* in those places. It helps me to keep myself on-time when going out to wherever I need to be.

I hope some of my experience helps or inspires your own coping mechanisms...just keep trying!

~~SW