Whether it is cleaning, doing laundry or filing paperwork, ADDers tend to avoid these tasks because we don’t like doing them. When ADDers don’t like to do something we don’t like doing, we are more likely to procrastinate. Sometime we just need to take that first baby step and do things that you hate. Here are some tips to guarantee that you do the tasks that you hate.
Schedule A Time – Mundane tasks can be painless if you know when you are going to do them. Do these tasks regularly and have a specific time. Don’t let these tasks build up or you will be even more tempted to put them off.
Use a Checklist – Checklists can be a great motivator, not only do they make sure that you don’t miss those hated tasks, but you will also feel good checking them off.
Put The Task You Hate To Another Task – Connect a task that you hate doing to one that you regularly get gone, but dong this you make sure that they both get done.
Hold You Accountable– Have a friend or family member hold you accountable to finishing. It’s easy to procrastinate when you only have to answer to yourself.
Reward Yourself… Even a Little – Small rewards can yield big results. When you complete something that you didn’t want to do, give yourself a small reward. Maybe by then doing something that you did want to do. Of course, work first… reward second.
Positive Attitude – The way you think can make the world of difference, if you are determined to enjoy what you dislike it changes everything. You can enjoy almost anything if you put your mind to it. Change the perspective. Make it a game. Have fun no matter what you are doing.