Don't Rely on Motivation to Get Chores Done
Do this instead...
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A Facebook friend posted this recently. So relatable, right? Motivation alone isn't enough to get chores done, especially those with neurodiverse brains, like ADHD. 🫠
Instead of relying on that unreliable friend motivation - that comes and goes - try using a strategy that actually works long term.
Effective tip to get chores done: Start small with chores and create a cascading motivation feedback loop! Small chore wins can give us those little dopamine hits. This can be an effective strategy for many brains.
Let me expand on that a little by sharing a story…
The kitchen is a royal disaster and I've been avoiding it, but we need plates to eat out dinner. So, I start with finding plates to wash and then bowls. Once they're washed, I get a little bug (and energy/capacity) to help a child empty the dishwasher. And then I don't want to stop! I organize the mess of dishes to put into the dishwasher. I stop there because we need to eat supper, but look at one small action did? Sometimes we need to actually *do* something to get out of our frozen funk. Try it and see if it helps!
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Your Simple Home Management Coach,
Kelly
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