Monthly, drop-in clutter support

What This Is

The Soft Start Open Support Hour is a low-pressure, drop-in support space for people who want help with clutter but aren’t ready for a multi-week program.

This is a space for:

• Normalizing clutter struggles

• Reducing shame and isolation

• Learning why clutter feels hard

• Figuring out what kind of support might help next

You do not need a plan, progress, or momentum to attend.

This May Be a Good Fit If You:

• Feel overwhelmed or unsure where to begin

• Want support without committing to a series

• Are curious about group support

• Want relief and understanding more than strategies

Registration

Registration and payment happen on the product page.

Register for the Soft Start Open Support Hour

You’ll complete registration and receive Zoom details on the next page.

Important Note

This is a supportive, educational group — not therapy, crisis support, or hoarding treatment. Sharing is always optional.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be able to focus, follow through, or stay motivated — but your body and brain don’t cooperate — you’re not broken. You’re likely dealing with focus fatigue, nervous system overload, and strategies that were never designed for real humans.

In this workshop, we’ll gently unpack the myth of motivation and look at what actually drives focus, follow-through, and energy — especially for neurodivergent, sensitive, overwhelmed, or burnt-out brains.

You’ll learn why:

• Motivation is unreliable (and not a moral issue)

• Focus fluctuates with your nervous system state

• Pushing harder often backfires

• “Productivity tips” can increase shutdown, shame, or avoidance

And you’ll leave with simple, body-based tools you can use right away to support focus without force.

What We’ll Explore

• The Focus–Fatigue Loop

• The Myth of Motivation

• Regulation > Willpower

This Workshop Is For You If:

• You struggle with focus, follow-through, or task initiation

• You’ve been told to “just be more motivated” and it never helped

• You experience burnout, fatigue, overwhelm, or shutdown

• You’re neurodivergent, sensitive, anxious, or chronically stressed

• You want supportive tools instead of productivity pressure

A masterclass for building systems that actually support how your brain works

If you’ve ever stared at a mess and not known where to start—or you keep making organizing systems that fall apart in a week—this class is for you.

This masterclass is designed for anyone who struggles with executive function challenges, including task initiation, working memory, planning, and follow-through. Whether you're neurodivergent, chronically disorganized, or just exhausted by “shoulds,” we’ll explore how to organize your space and your systems in ways that are realistic, sustainable, and kind.

You’ll learn:

• Why traditional organizing methods often fall short for executive dysfunction

• How to break organizing down into doable, non-overwhelming steps

• Strategies for reducing decision fatigue and visual clutter

• Supportive routines that help your systems stay organized (even on tough days)

This isn’t a Pinterest-perfect kind of organizing—it’s a build-it-to-work-for-you kind. It’s about clarity, not perfection.

🧠 Perfect if you:

• Struggle to start, finish, or maintain organizing projects

• Feel overwhelmed by clutter but unsure how to tackle it

• Want systems that support your executive function challenges, not add to them

You don’t need motivation or momentum to join—just curiosity and a willingness to begin.

A masterclass for making planning actually work for you

Traditional planning advice often leaves ADHD brains overwhelmed, under-motivated, or stuck in perfectionism. This masterclass is designed to help you break free from rigid systems and create planning tools that are flexible, personalized, and actually doable.

Whether you’ve tried every planner on the market or you’re just starting to look for structure that works with your brain (not against it), this session will help you rethink what it means to plan and follow through.

You’ll learn:

• Why most planning systems fail ADHD brains—and what to try instead

• How to create routines and rhythms without locking yourself into a rigid schedule

• Tools to make planning feel less like pressure and more like support

• Ways to use visual, sensory, and time-based cues to stay anchored throughout your day

This isn’t about getting everything perfect. It’s about building a supportive system that honors your energy, attention, and real life.

🧠 Perfect if you:

• Feel stuck between wanting structure and rebelling against it

• Struggle to follow plans you know you made

• Want a planning approach that feels flexible, forgiving, and ADHD-friendly

Come as you are—no prep or fancy planner needed. Just bring your brain and a willingness to try something new.

Mindful Movement for Strength, Focus & Flow

Each month, join us for a supportive yoga class that blends intentional movement, breath, and alignment—designed to help you feel more grounded, connected, and strong in your body. Move + Align is all about working with your energy, not against it.

🌿 A new focus each month based on energy, alignment, and accessibility
📅 Rotating days & times to fit different schedules
🎥 Can’t make it live? All registrants receive the replay

Great if you're craving movement that feels clear, kind, and actually doable—no flexibility required.

What you need:

• A mat (or the floor)

• Blanket (can also use a towel)

• Pillows (for support)

Support your nervous system, release tension, and reconnect with your body through the power of self-massage. In this workshop-style class, we’ll explore simple, accessible techniques using our hands, props, and gentle pressure to help calm the mind, improve focus, and ease physical fatigue.

This is not a deep tissue workout—it’s a mindful practice of noticing, unwinding, and recharging. Perfect for anyone feeling foggy, restless, or worn down by stress or screen time.

No experience needed—just come with curiosity and a willingness to slow down.

You’ll leave with:

• Easy self-massage tools for focus and daily reset

• A more regulated nervous system and relaxed body

• A greater sense of body awareness and calm

What you need:

• A chair or mat

• Tennis or massage balls (or socks rolled up in a pinch!)

• Towel or blanket

• Optional: cozy layers for rest

🌿 Nervous System Reset: Gentle Yoga for Overwhelm & Burnout

Slow down. Soften. Breathe. Nervous System Reset is a deeply nourishing class designed for times when your system feels overloaded. Using grounding breathwork, gentle movement, and supported rest, we’ll create space to release tension and reconnect with calm. This class supports emotional regulation, sensory soothing, and gentle embodiment.

Perfect if you’ve been feeling overstimulated, wired, or worn out—and need a space to land.

No experience needed. Come as you are.

You’ll leave with:

• A calmer, more regulated nervous system

• Tools for rest and grounding you can use anytime

• A feeling of supported presence and inner spaciousness

What you need:

• A mat (or the floor)

• Blanket (or towel)

• Pillows or bolsters for comfort

• Optional: eye pillow or weighted object for grounding

A Masterclass for Finding Time Support That Actually Fits Your Brain

If time feels slippery, overwhelming, or like something you’re constantly chasing—this masterclass is for you.

Join us for a practical, compassionate session designed for ADHDers, creative thinkers, and anyone who’s tired of forcing systems that don’t stick. We’ll explore why time blindness and executive function challenges make traditional tools a mismatch—and how to build a toolkit that actually supports you.

You’ll learn:

🧠 Why time struggles aren’t a failure of willpower or motivation

🛠 The difference between visual, tactile, and anchor-based tools

📅 How to create a simple, sustainable rhythm using personalized strategies

This isn’t a productivity bootcamp. It’s about clarity, not pressure.

Come as you are. No hustle required. Just real tools for real brains.

Mindful Movement for Strength, Focus & Flow

Each month, join us for a supportive yoga class that blends intentional movement, breath, and alignment—designed to help you feel more grounded, connected, and strong in your body. Move + Align is all about working with your energy, not against it.

🌿 A new focus each month based on energy, alignment, and accessibility
📅 Rotating days & times to fit different schedules
🎥 Can’t make it live? All registrants receive the replay

Great if you're craving movement that feels clear, kind, and actually doable—no flexibility required.

What you need:

• A mat (or the floor)

• Blanket (can also use a towel)

• Pillows (for support)

🌙 Rest & Restore: Restorative Yoga for Deep Rest

Give your nervous system the break it’s been craving. This deeply restful class offers a supportive space to slow down, soften, and let go. Using bolsters, blankets, and gentle props, we’ll settle into a series of fully supported poses that encourage the body to release tension and the mind to unwind. Perfect for anyone feeling depleted, overwhelmed, or simply in need of a nervous system reset.

No yoga experience is needed—just come as you are, and let yourself rest.

You’ll leave with:

• A calmer mind and soothed nervous system

• Simple tools for rest you can use anytime

• A sense of grounded presence and gentle renewal

What you need:

• A mat (or the floor)

• Blanket (can also use a towel)

• Pillows (for support)

A Masterclass for Letting Go with Compassion

If clutter makes you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like you’ve somehow failed—this masterclass is for you.

Join us for a supportive, judgment-free session designed to help you understand the emotional layers behind clutter and move forward with clarity and kindness. We’ll explore why traditional organizing advice doesn’t always work (especially for neurodivergent folks), and how to reframe your relationship to your space without shame or pressure.

You’ll learn:

• Why clutter builds up—and why it’s not a personal failure

• The role of shame in keeping us stuck

• How to make space gently, using compassionate strategies that actually work

• Small, doable steps to start decluttering without burnout

This isn’t a how-to-clean-your-closet tutorial. It’s a mindset shift.

Come as you are. No judgment. No pressure. Just a space to reconnect with your environment—and yourself.

These workshops are meant to provide community support and accountability that can help us get through our to-do lists, especially those tasks that feel overwhelming to do and/or those things that we’ve been avoiding.

What is body doubling?

Body doubling is the method of having another person in the room with you while you attempt to accomplish a task. The idea behind its effectiveness is that having a person nearby while you do a task can help increase your motivation while being perceived.

What can I do during this time?

You can really do anything during these sessions: cleaning, organizing, making phone calls, sending emails, making steps in a larger project. I recommend doing the thing that feels really hard for you to get done right now. Is there something you’ve been putting off or avoiding, doing that task during this time is a great idea!

How will you support me?

At the beginning of each session, everyone will do a check in to share what they are planning on working on during our body doubling session. 

I’ll be available to do short one on one check-ins in a breakout room for anyone who needs help troubleshooting a problem or would like to talk through a larger project.

When we get closer to the end of our time together, we’ll do a final check in and wrap up. This will be to share what you were able to accomplish today and to make sure you have time to close out what you were doing to move on to something else or set yourself up to keep going!

Cost: $60 for 2-hours

These workshops are limited to 5 attendees. Pre-registration required.

These workshops are meant to provide community support and accountability that can help us get through our to-do lists, especially those tasks that feel overwhelming to do and/or those things that we’ve been avoiding.

What is body doubling?

Body doubling is the method of having another person in the room with you while you attempt to accomplish a task. The idea behind its effectiveness is that having a person nearby while you do a task can help increase your motivation while being perceived.

What can I do during this time?

You can really do anything during these sessions: cleaning, organizing, making phone calls, sending emails, making steps in a larger project. I recommend doing the thing that feels really hard for you to get done right now. Is there something you’ve been putting off or avoiding, doing that task during this time is a great idea!

How will you support me?

At the beginning of each session, everyone will do a check in to share what they are planning on working on during our body doubling session. 

I’ll be available to do short one on one check-ins in a breakout room for anyone who needs help troubleshooting a problem or would like to talk through a larger project.

When we get closer to the end of our time together, we’ll do a final check in and wrap up. This will be to share what you were able to accomplish today and to make sure you have time to close out what you were doing to move on to something else or set yourself up to keep going!

Cost: $60 for 2-hours

These workshops are limited to 5 attendees. Pre-registration required.

These workshops are meant to provide community support and accountability that can help us get through our to-do lists, especially those tasks that feel overwhelming to do and/or those things that we’ve been avoiding.

What is body doubling?

Body doubling is the method of having another person in the room with you while you attempt to accomplish a task. The idea behind its effectiveness is that having a person nearby while you do a task can help increase your motivation while being perceived.

What can I do during this time?

You can really do anything during these sessions: cleaning, organizing, making phone calls, sending emails, making steps in a larger project. I recommend doing the thing that feels really hard for you to get done right now. Is there something you’ve been putting off or avoiding, doing that task during this time is a great idea!

How will you support me?

At the beginning of each session, everyone will do a check in to share what they are planning on working on during our body doubling session. 

I’ll be available to do short one on one check-ins in a breakout room for anyone who needs help troubleshooting a problem or would like to talk through a larger project.

When we get closer to the end of our time together, we’ll do a final check in and wrap up. This will be to share what you were able to accomplish today and to make sure you have time to close out what you were doing to move on to something else or set yourself up to keep going!

Cost: $60 for 2-hours

These workshops are limited to 5 attendees. Pre-registration required.

These workshops are meant to provide community support and accountability that can help us get through our to-do lists, especially those tasks that feel overwhelming to do and/or those things that we’ve been avoiding.

What is body doubling?

Body doubling is the method of having another person in the room with you while you attempt to accomplish a task. The idea behind its effectiveness is that having a person nearby while you do a task can help increase your motivation while being perceived.

What can I do during this time?

You can really do anything during these sessions: cleaning, organizing, making phone calls, sending emails, making steps in a larger project. I recommend doing the thing that feels really hard for you to get done right now. Is there something you’ve been putting off or avoiding, doing that task during this time is a great idea!

How will you support me?

At the beginning of each session, everyone will do a check in to share what they are planning on working on during our body doubling session. 

I’ll be available to do short one on one check-ins in a breakout room for anyone who needs help troubleshooting a problem or would like to talk through a larger project.

When we get closer to the end of our time together, we’ll do a final check in and wrap up. This will be to share what you were able to accomplish today and to make sure you have time to close out what you were doing to move on to something else or set yourself up to keep going!

Cost: $60 for 2-hours

These workshops are limited to 5 attendees. Pre-registration required.

In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, join me for this free masterclass!

Do you struggle with staying organized, managing time, or keeping focused? This masterclass is designed for neurodivergent individuals, especially those with ADHD, to help you thrive in everyday life. We’ll dive into the fundamentals of neurodiversity, dispel myths about ADHD, and explore how cognitive differences impact productivity, self-care, and more. You’ll walk away with practical tools and strategies to work with your brain, not against it.

Key Takeaways:

• A clear understanding of ADHD and neurodiversity

• Practical productivity techniques tailored to neurodivergent brains

• Strategies for time management and reducing overwhelm

• Tips for building personalized organizing systems that actually work

• Sustainable self-care approaches for better balance and well-being

Who It’s For:

• Neurodivergent individuals (especially those with ADHD) seeking practical ways to improve focus, organization, and time management

• Supporters, family members, or professionals who want to better understand neurodiversity and ADHD

• Anyone interested in learning how to embrace cognitive differences and enhance productivity

Register below!

Join me for an immersive workshop experience designed to help you take control of your mail and reclaim your space.

From effective sorting techniques to personalized filing systems, we'll equip you with the tools and strategies you need to streamline your space and simplify your life.

$10 to join

Register here!

Recordings will be sent out afterwards.

Online fitness class facilitated by local yoga teacher Shannon Reilly. Yin is a slower, mindful yoga practice in which we address the connective tissue in our bodies. Through long, slow, deep movements we allow our bodies to stretch appropriately so that we can remain functional and smooth in our bodies. Through this practice you'll tune into what you are experiencing and feeling and be encouraged to play with your current range of motion.

Please have a blanket and blocks (or pillows) to support your practice.

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82661506486?pwd=SFpNenFEYjlEMzBTdVkvSkNXOTFUdz09

Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

Dial by your phone +1 929 205 6099  Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

This program is funded by Yonkers on the Move via a CDBG grant administered by Yonkers YMCA

and co-sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library, Yonkers NNORC, COY Office of the Aging and WJCS. 

Event Type(s): Health & Wellness

Age Group(s): Adult (Ages 18+)

Presenter: Shannon Reilly

Z

(914) 779-3774

z@ypl.org

Online fitness class facilitated by local yoga teacher Shannon Reilly. Yin is a slower, mindful yoga practice in which we address the connective tissue in our bodies. Through long, slow, deep movements we allow our bodies to stretch appropriately so that we can remain functional and smooth in our bodies. Through this practice you'll tune into what you are experiencing and feeling and be encouraged to play with your current range of motion.

Please have a blanket and blocks (or pillows) to support your practice.

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82661506486?pwd=SFpNenFEYjlEMzBTdVkvSkNXOTFUdz09

Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

Dial by your phone +1 929 205 6099  Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

This program is funded by Yonkers on the Move via a CDBG grant administered by Yonkers YMCA

and co-sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library, Yonkers NNORC, COY Office of the Aging and WJCS. 

Event Type(s): Health & Wellness

Age Group(s): Adult (Ages 18+)

Presenter: Shannon Reilly

Z

(914) 779-3774

z@ypl.org

It may or may not surprise you that digital clutter builds up faster and in a less obvious way than the physical clutter. It takes longer to organize, delete, and figure out digital clutter than it does to manage your physical clutter.

Like physical clutter, it can be difficult to know where to start or how to go about clearing out the digital.

Join me for this masterclass where you'll learn:

• The best apps and websites to manage incoming digital clutter

• The best tips for managing your digital clutter moving forward

• The best ways to tackle the back log of your digital files

• And more!

You'll leave this class with a jumpstart on organizing and clearing your digital clutter. You'll know where to start, how to plan, and how to manage it.

Can't wait to see you there!

$19

Register here.

Online fitness class facilitated by local yoga teacher Shannon Reilly. Yin is a slower, mindful yoga practice in which we address the connective tissue in our bodies. Through long, slow, deep movements we allow our bodies to stretch appropriately so that we can remain functional and smooth in our bodies. Through this practice you'll tune into what you are experiencing and feeling and be encouraged to play with your current range of motion.

Please have a blanket and blocks (or pillows) to support your practice.

Join Zoom Meeting 
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82661506486?pwd=SFpNenFEYjlEMzBTdVkvSkNXOTFUdz09

Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

Dial by your phone +1 929 205 6099  Meeting ID: 826 6150 6486 Passcode: 521579

This program is funded by Yonkers on the Move via a CDBG grant administered by Yonkers YMCA

and co-sponsored by Friends of Crestwood Library, Yonkers NNORC, COY Office of the Aging and WJCS. 

Event Type(s): Health & Wellness

Age Group(s): Adult (Ages 18+)

Presenter: Shannon Reilly

Z

(914) 779-3774

z@ypl.org

Join me to learn my signature process to creating your sacred space!

This class is for you if you don't know where to start; you don't have a space in your home that feels calm and serene; you have a hard time letting things go.

At the end of the class, you'll:

• Be able to put the steps into action and start creating your sacred space

• Know the steps to take to clear space and apply it to any room in your home

• Learn how to create simple systems and habits to keep your space sacred

And more!

Are you ready?

Investment: $22

Register here.

Sign up for a 10-minute session with expert organizer Shannon Reilly! Come with something that is feeling really challenging for you when it comes to clearing out space in your home. You'll have a chance to briefly talk about what's coming up or getting in the way and Shannon will help you with the next step.

Shannon is a professional organizer and productivity coach. She works with her clients in their homes, offices, and in the digital world to get more organized and get more things done (that they want to get done) with less stress, overwhelm, and shame.

There are only 6 slots available. You MUST sign up for this event.

Register here.

Join our yin yoga teacher, Shannon, for a special pop up class in honor of the launch of our summer reading program! Shannon will lead you through an in person outdoor yoga class that will help you ride the waves, release the stress of your days and end with some juicy yin poses. At the end of class, you'll feel relaxed, restored, calm, and ready to tackle whatever you need for the rest of the day!

Class will be happening IN PERSON and OUTSIDE at Yonkers Crestwood Library.

No need to register for this class - just show up!

Having ADHD can feel really heavy and overwhelming. You want to get the things done you need to, but you often can't figure out how you actually get things done at the end of the day.

It is time to shift that!

Join Shannon Reilly and a powerful group of women who are committed to making their ADHD work with them (and not against them) in May 2022 so they can increase space, productivity, flow, and happiness.

Discover 3 life changing hacks to:

• Getting things done in the best way for your brain

• Setting goals and benchmarks so you can recognize all your accomplishments no matter how big or small

• Learn how to create a space that feels calm to help minimize distraction

So that you can feel more focused and get more of the things done that you want to get done.

Pay what you can ($25.00 recommended)

Register here.