ADHD Cleaning Motivation: How I Finally Tackled My Craft Table
- Tori Flores
- Jun 27
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 1
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Some days, ADHD cleaning motivation feels like a myth. Most of the time, I look at my craft table and feel instantly overwhelmed - like just thinking about cleaning it drains the rest of my battery.

But the other day? I had energy. I had focus. I had...spoons.
So I filmed it. Because those days are rare, and when they happen, I lean in hard.
✨ The full clean-up took 45 minutes. But on Instagram, you’ll see just two satisfying, sped-up minutes of magic.
The craft table had become a danger zone of half-finished projects, scattered vinyl scraps, and that one roll of tape I keep losing and finding again. But something shifted that afternoon. I had a spark - the kind of hyperfocus burst that doesn’t ask permission. And I knew I needed to run with it before it disappeared.
🧠 Here’s the ADHD truth I live by:
Motivation doesn’t come first.
Momentum does.
On days when you have it, even a little bit? Use it. You don’t need to deep-clean the whole house or alphabetize the glitter jars. Just pick one mess and give it your full attention.
This was my craft table’s moment.
Whether it’s a Clean-Up Binge, a 10-Minute Dash, or a hyperfocus-fueled reset, every little win counts. Especially with an ADHD brain, where energy flows in weird, sparkly waves that don’t always line up with our calendars.
If you’re feeling stuck, here’s my gentle challenge:
✨ What space in your home is silently begging for attention - but waiting for your next burst of ADHD cleaning motivation?
💬 Drop it in the comments. Let's name the clutter so it loses its power.
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