In fact, adults with ADD often become entrepreneurs. Call the doc. If disorganization is ruining your life or your work, see a physician even if you aren't considering medication. A doctor can rule out medical reasons for your disorganized behavior. Doctors and therapists can provide resources and information.
Some psychiatrists refer their ADD patients to professional organizers.
Build a toolkit. Use whatever organizing tools work and toss the ones that don't. Use vivid colors for your files and other office tools, Peterson recommends. Keep documents and other work materials vertical and out in the open, where you can see them, Kolberg says. She recommends products such as transparent file folders, clear plastic boxes, file crates, freezer bags, and clear sheet protectors for some of her clients.