Q: “I have great systems for getting things done at work. But as soon as I get home, everything falls apart and I succumb to bed rotting.
I can’t motivate myself to get chores done or complete personal projects. How do I find energy after work to get things done?”First, give yourself credit for finding structures that help you at work.
Many people with ADHD spend a lifetime trying to keep it together on the job, so bravo to you.Structure is key. You’ve found it at work, where your priorities and goals are clear.
You know what to do and when, which keeps you accountable. Home is different for many of us. We face a never-ending list of tasks and have to set our own structures and progress markers. (Perhaps that’s why the term “bed rotting” has caught on among young adults who are still learning how to structure their lives.) When we lack structure and direction, overwhelm kicks in.
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