Here’s the truth:
Your brain isn’t broken… it’s just overwhelmed.

Whether you have ADHD or not, we’re all living in a world that’s busy, noisy, overstimulating—and expecting us to remember everything.

So instead of trying to “be better” or “get more disciplined”…what if you just made life easier?

In this episode, I’m walking you through the 8 weird (but wildly effective) systems I use daily to reduce overwhelm, stop forgetting everything, and actually function like a normal human.

From the “sock theory” to the “life pouch”… these are the small tweaks that remove friction and make your life work with your brain—not against it.

What you’ll learn:
Why your brain struggles to keep up (and why it’s not your fault)
How to reduce decision fatigue in your everyday life
Why “simple systems” are more powerful than motivation
How to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it

Here’s what I break down in this episode:
Weekly Brain Dump
 Get everything out of your head and onto paper (aka cognitive offloading)
The One-Type-of-Sock Rule
 Eliminate unnecessary decisions (yes, socks matter more than you think)
Planner Always Open + Visible
 Out of sight = out of mind (so don’t let it disappear)
Alarms for Starting (Not Just Leaving)
 Stop being late by planning for getting ready, not just the event
The Launch Pad
 A designated space for everything you need the next day
The “Life Pouch”
 One small bag with all your essentials—no more losing everything
The 2-Step Rule
 If it takes more than two steps… redesign it
Closing Shift Routine
 Reset your home each night so future you isn’t overwhelmed

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I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan. We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.

New episodes drop every Monday morning.
So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we’re Stephing Up together.

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Let’s Hang:

Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up        

Steph Pase on Instagram:  @stephpase_         

Steph Pase on Youtube:  @stephpase.                

Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners    

Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”:    Penguin Books Australia 

 

Here&rsquo;s the truth: Your brain isn&rsquo;t broken&hellip; it&rsquo;s just overwhelmed.
Whether you have ADHD or not, we&rsquo;re all living in a world that&rsquo;s busy, noisy, overstimulating&mdash;and expecting us to remember everything.
So instead of trying to &ldquo;be better&rdquo; or &ldquo;get more disciplined&rdquo;&hellip;what if you just made life easier?
In this episode, I&rsquo;m walking you through the 8 weird (but wildly effective) systems I use daily to reduce overwhelm, stop forgetting everything, and actually function like a normal human.
From the &ldquo;sock theory&rdquo; to the &ldquo;life pouch&rdquo;&hellip; these are the small tweaks that remove friction and make your life work with your brain&mdash;not against it.
What you&rsquo;ll learn:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Why your brain struggles to keep up (and why it&rsquo;s not your fault)</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to reduce decision fatigue in your everyday life</li>
<li aria-level="1">Why &ldquo;simple systems&rdquo; are more powerful than motivation</li>
<li aria-level="1">How to work with your brain instead of constantly fighting it</li>
</ul>
Here&rsquo;s what I break down in this episode:
<ol>
<li aria-level="1">Weekly Brain Dump Get everything out of your head and onto paper (aka cognitive offloading)</li>
<li aria-level="1">The One-Type-of-Sock Rule Eliminate unnecessary decisions (yes, socks matter more than you think)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Planner Always Open + Visible Out of sight = out of mind (so don&rsquo;t let it disappear)</li>
<li aria-level="1">Alarms for Starting (Not Just Leaving) Stop being late by planning for getting ready, not just the event</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Launch Pad A designated space for everything you need the next day</li>
<li aria-level="1">The &ldquo;Life Pouch&rdquo; One small bag with all your essentials&mdash;no more losing everything</li>
<li aria-level="1">The 2-Step Rule If it takes more than two steps&hellip; redesign it</li>
<li aria-level="1">Closing Shift Routine Reset your home each night so future you isn&rsquo;t overwhelmed</li>
</ol>
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Follow Stephing Up
I&rsquo;m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised bestie in your ears. This podcast is about growth that&rsquo;s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn&rsquo;t go to plan. We&rsquo;ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.
New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we&rsquo;re Stephing Up together.
&hellip;
Let&rsquo;s Hang:
Stephing Up on Instagram: <a href="http://stephing.up">@stephing.up</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Instagram:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephpase_">@stephpase_ </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StephPase.">@stephpase. </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Planners + Organisation: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/">Steph Pase Planners </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Steph&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Mastering my Messy Life&rdquo;:&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">Penguin Books Australia&nbsp;</a>
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Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up. 

Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.

I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears. 

This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

We’ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself. 

This podcast isn't for people with an alarm clock built into their brain, it's for the messy minds of the world. Because spoiler alert, you might know me for my organisation tips and tricks… but I’m actually a hot mess. 

So if you’re feeling behind, burnt out and like you’re barely holding it together, this is the place for you. 

New episodes drop every Monday morning.
So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones.
Because we’re Stephing Up together.

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LINKS:

Stephing Up on Instagram: @stephing.up   

Steph Pase on Instagram:  @stephpase_  

Steph Pase on Youtube:  @stephpase.   

Shop Planners + Organisation: Steph Pase Planners   

Shop Steph’s book “Mastering my Messy Life”:    Penguin Books Australia https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256 

Hey legend, welcome to Stephing Up.&nbsp;
Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.
I&rsquo;m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears.&nbsp;
This podcast is about growth that&rsquo;s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn&rsquo;t go to plan.
We&rsquo;ll talk mental health, motherhood, business, ADHD and how to stop being such an asshole to yourself.&nbsp;
This podcast isn't for people with an alarm clock built into their brain, it's for the messy minds of the world. Because spoiler alert, you might know me for my organisation tips and tricks&hellip; but I&rsquo;m actually a hot mess.&nbsp;
So if you&rsquo;re feeling behind, burnt out and like you&rsquo;re barely holding it together, this is the place for you.&nbsp;
New episodes drop every Monday morning. So set your reminder. Pop in your headphones. Because we&rsquo;re Stephing Up together.
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LINKS:
Stephing Up on Instagram: <a href="http://stephing.up">@stephing.up</a>&nbsp; &nbsp;
Steph Pase on Instagram:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephpase_">@stephpase_ </a>&nbsp;
Steph Pase on Youtube:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@StephPase.">@stephpase. </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Planners + Organisation: <a href="https://www.stephpaseplanners.com.au/">Steph Pase Planners </a>&nbsp;&nbsp;
Shop Steph&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Mastering my Messy Life&rdquo;:&nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">Penguin Books Australia </a><a href="https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256">https://www.penguin.com.au/books/mastering-my-messy-life-9781761349256</a>&nbsp;

Have you ever felt that everyone got a manual for life, and yours is from Temu and it smells funny? Me too.  I’m Steph Pase, your (somewhat) organised best friend in your ears.   This podcast is about growth that’s messy, building a life that actually fits you, and what happens when life doesn’t go to plan.

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8 Weird Systems I Use For My ADHD Brain (Because Nothing Else Worked)

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