From sorting piles of mail to folding last week’s laundry, some lingering tasks require more time and motivation than our ADHD brains can reliably muster.
Our to-do lists may never be fully liberated from these onerous tasks, but we can free ourselves from the negative self-talk and shame that result from our avoidance and procrastination.ADDitude recently asked 389 readers how they move forward when faced with a list of tiresome projects, tasks, and chores.
The majority (68%) said it depends on the day, the tasks, or their mood, while 25% said they pluck the “low-hanging fruit” and do the easiest items first.
Only 7% said they “eat the frog,” tackling their hardest, most unpleasant tasks first.Here, ADDitude readers share more real-world strategies for getting things done — and treating themselves with kindness when they don’t.How do you manage shame when faced with unfinished responsibilities?