Do you see a pile of unfolded laundry, turn around, and run away? Are you feeling like your get-up-and-go took off and left for Bermuda? If so, you share something in common with many other adults with ADHD: avoiding unpleasant activities in which you lack interest. Yet, there comes a time when a task can’t be avoided any longer. Worried and possibly panicked, adrenalin may kick in and light a fire of motivation under you to get started. But this last-minute "let’s get started or else" produces huge amounts of unhealthy stress for your mind, body, and emotions.

As we head into 2024, you may be considering some new resolutions to live by. Sadly, most of us aren't able to stick with our resolutions and then we judge ourselves negatively for abandoning them. This year, I encourage you to do something different. What about focusing only on motivation? It's such a huge issue for so many adults with ADHD. Let's decrease procrastination, avoidance, and excuses and learn how to tackle doing the tough stuff.

It's so much easier and more fun for folks to do the "want-to" task before the "have-to" business, to stick with something pleasurable rather than stop and do a task that you don't enjoy. But that is setting yourself up for frustration and possible failure. It's much more efficient to put a "have-to" task before the "want-to" task, get it over with, and reward yourself with incentives like going out to dinner with friends, gaming, or watching a favorite show. The problem is that sometimes you just don’t feel like doing the "have-to" thing. You’re tired; the task seems insurmountable; it’s boring to stop what’s fun. Whatever the reasons are, many adults with ADHD struggle with productivity. Here are some organizing tips for ADHD adults who are ready to energize their potential and pivot to more productivity in 2024.

While procrastination can be debilitating, the negative self-talk about your lack of motivation, organization, and planning can be downright toxic. When your inner........

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