Are You Chronically Disorganized?

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Disorganization has been a factor in my life for many years.
My level of disorganization interferes with the quality of my daily life or negatively affects my relations with others.
Disorganization has persisted despite self-help attempts to get organized.
I own at least three organizing books.
I suffer from 'fear of filing.'
I use my spare bedroom as a junk-room.
My living space, bookshelves, and bedrooms are so crowded it is almost impossible to find what I'm looking for.
I spend every day putting out fires, with no time for long term planning.
I'm convinced I was born without the 'Organizing Gene'!!
I feel every paper must be kept in sight or I'll never find it again.
It takes me more than 3 minutes to find most papers in my office.
I do or may have ADD or ADHD.
I feel feel guilty about always working overtime and missing out on family time?
I'm paying for storage that was meant to be temporary, and it's now over one year later.
I like to collect things.
I lose or misplace papers and items despite keeping them out.
I'm positive you have one of 'those' somewhere, but have to buy another because I can't find it.
My household filing system is in such disarray that my bills are unpaid and my invitations are unanswered.
My partner getting annoyed at my clutter encroaching on his/her space.
Everyone in our house tripping on kids' toys or unfinished laundry.
I accumulate possessions beyond apparent usefulness or pleasure.
I'm an 'info maniac' (saving many articles, newspapers or books I've read).
I use my spare bedroom as a junk-room.
I am a shop-a-holic.
I felt deprived as a child, either emotionally or materially.
My disorganization causes me embarrassment or humiliation.
My desk, floor and/or counter tops are covered.
I consider myself a pack-rat.
I tend to loose track of time.
It is difficult for me to part with things even though they have outlived their usefulness.
I find it difficult to stay focused or are easily distracted.
I have a wide range of interests and several uncompleted tasks and projects.
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