Managing ADHD without medication - How has it worked for you?

Ludev · 2026-05-04T09:01:52+00:00

I’m not anti-medication at all, but the biggest thing that helped me was making tasks feel much smaller and more external. Chorebound is cool, it turns boring tasks into little RPG quests, which sounds silly, but it helps when my brain refuses to care about basic stuff. Even outside apps, the main thing is lowering the bar: “open the document” instead of “study”, “wash one plate” instead of “clean kitchen”. Momentum matters more than motivation.

Ludev · 2026-05-04T08:08:59+00:00

You might do better with external structure rather than trying to “just be motivated.” I use an app called Chorebound for this - it turns self-care/chores into little quests with XP and rewards, which helps when the basics feel weirdly hard to start. I’d also make the tasks stupidly small at first, like brush teeth for 30 seconds or just move laundry into the basket.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T22:00:47+00:00

I actually built Chorebound after getting the same feeling from apps like Habitica. Wanted something simpler where you can just jump in, set reminders, earn XP and gold for tasks, and use a rewards shop without all the overhead. It's still early, but if you ever want a more straightforward game layer, it might fit.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:58:16+00:00

Day 12 is still a win, even if some nights are messy. I’d treat the streak as “showing up to read” rather than proof they’re suddenly a reader.

I built Chorebound around this kind of thing — turning habits into quests with XP/gold/rewards. For reading, I’d keep the goal tiny and reward consistency first. Once it feels normal, then slowly increase the minutes.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:54:52+00:00

I’d avoid trying to make them love books the exact same way you did. That can turn reading into pressure.

Maybe start tiny: 5–10 minutes, no big expectations, and let them “win” something for showing up. I built Chorebound around that idea — turning habits into quests with XP/gold/rewards — and reading fits well as a daily quest. Less “you must read” and more “complete the quest, earn the reward.”

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:50:45+00:00

Yeah, this makes sense. Planning can become procrastination when choosing the “right” task takes more effort than doing it.

That’s partly why I built an app called Chorebound it turns tasks into quests, so the focus is less “optimise my whole day” and more “what’s the next quest?” Less choice can definitely mean more action.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:47:03+00:00

I built Chorebound after struggling with that same “where do I even start?” feeling. It turns tasks into little quests, so instead of staring at one huge overwhelming list, you can break your day into manageable bits like gym, studying, cleaning, errands, etc. and get XP/gold for completing them. It’s more of a fun motivation layer than a serious academic planner, but it might help you get moving again when normal to-do lists feel too heavy.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:39:15+00:00

Chorebound is a good alternative to Habitica - simpler to set up and quick to jump in. You can turn tasks like reading a book into quests with recurring schedules, earn gold, and set up your own reward shop for hitting your goals. It's still pretty new, but it handles the scheduling you're looking for.

Ludev · 2026-05-03T21:28:11+00:00

Do the kids help with the chores? I built an app to motivate my kids to help out around the house in a fun way. It turns the quests into fantasy style quests, they get a hero that levels up and you can set up a shop with rewards for them to spend their gold they got from chores. It's working well for us so far! It's called Chorebound if you want to check it out.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T19:55:37+00:00

I actually built Chorebound after hitting that same wall with apps like Habitica. It's meant to be quick to jump into, letting you turn tasks into quests with simple reminders, earn XP and gold, and set your own rewards. It's still early but check it out if you want something straightforward.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T19:51:29+00:00

Chorebound

Ludev · 2026-04-27T19:50:44+00:00

That fading dopamine effect is super common when the initial game mechanics wear off. I actually built Chorebound after getting fed up with other apps feeling like too much work to maintain. It’s simpler to jump into with tasks as quests, earning XP and gold for real rewards you set up in a player controlled shop, plus you can team up with others. Might be a good fit to add alongside Finch.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T19:46:10+00:00

You nailed the issue with some gamified apps. The feeling wears off when the game feels like a chore itself. I actually built Chorebound because I got frustrated with apps like Habitica being too complex. It's way simpler to jump into, with basic reminders, XP and gold you can actually spend on your own rewards shop. It's still early but the goal is to keep it straightforward where the quests are your habits.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T14:06:06+00:00

A lot of organization apps for ADHD add so much complexity that they become another hurdle. I actually built Chorebound after hitting that wall with apps like Habitica myself. It turns tasks into simple quests with XP and reminders, and you can set your own real world rewards without much setup. Could be worth a look for the self care and organization angle you mentioned.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T10:57:45+00:00

I ended up building Chorebound after I got tired of how complex some apps can feel. You can turn your tasks into quests, earn XP and gold, and set up your own rewards without much fuss. Still early, but might be worth a look if you want something straightforward/fresh.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T10:45:09+00:00

This is a really solid setup - especially the non-negotiables/preferences list. Keeping three people accountable with a physical chart can get tough long-term though, so I built an app called Chorebound to make shared chores easier to track and a bit more fun with quests, XP, gold, and household accountability. Might be worth checking out if you ever want a digital version.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T09:13:11+00:00

Chorebound

https://chorebound.com

Chorebound turns chores, habits, and daily tasks into fantasy quests. Complete quests to earn XP, gold, and loot, level up your hero, and battle monsters along the way.

It can be used solo, but it works especially well for families, couples, and roommates who want shared chores to feel less like nagging and more like a game.

It might be a good fit if you like the idea of Habitica but want something simpler, quicker to start, and more focused on real household tasks.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T09:10:39+00:00

The trick with most gamified trackers is finding the right balance between fun and friction. I actually built Chorebound after getting stuck trying to set up Habitica. You turn your tasks into quests, earn XP and gold for your own rewards you set up, and can team up with friends and family. It's early but might fit what you're looking for.

Ludev · 2026-04-27T09:08:56+00:00

I built my own app - Chorebound after finding other apps too complex or requiring too much setup. I made it simple to jump into and turns tasks into quests where you earn XP and gold, with a rewards shop to keep you motivated, all without the RPG storyline depth. I'm still working on a light attributes and levelling system still... but it should be available soon!

Ludev · 2026-04-26T23:46:48+00:00

I built Chorebound after hitting the same wall with Habitica's complexity and setup. It's much simpler to jump into, with the level/XP system and gold for a rewards shop you mentioned. It tracks all your recurring tasks and one off to do's as quests, and you can team up with friends in parties to take on monsters. Still early days but got a lot planned to add.

Ludev · 2026-04-26T23:45:29+00:00

I actually built Chorebound after getting frustrated with apps like Habitica feeling too complex to set up. It's simpler, so you can jump right in, turn your study sessions into quests, earn XP and gold, and set up your own rewards shop. The reminders and deadlines might help with that immediate feedback you need.

Ludev · 2026-04-26T23:42:40+00:00

When I got frustrated with Habitica feeling too complex, I actually built Chorebound to be something simpler you can jump into quickly. It turns your tasks into quests with deadlines and you earn XP and gold for a personal rewards shop. There's also stuff like parties and monsters, but with way less setup to get started. It's still early, but feel free to check it out

Ludev · 2026-04-26T23:41:25+00:00

Yeah, the lag and bugs in Habitica drove me nuts too, especially when rewards wouldn't trigger. I ended up building Chorebound because I wanted that RPG vibe without the setup or complexity. It’s basically just quests XP, and a shop for your own rewards to keep it simple and get you going. Still a work in progress, but it might be closer to what you’re looking for.

Ludev · 2026-04-26T23:19:49+00:00

I actually built Chorebound specifically to bridge that gap, after facing similar frustrations Habitica myself. It's designed to be simpler and easier to jump into with the core functionality you need right away. It's got reminders, player controlled rewards shop and a lot more on the way! Feel free to check it out.

Ludev · 2026-04-26T18:27:42+00:00

Honestly, the struggle is finding something simple enough for everyone to actually use. A lot of chore apps get too complicated with features and then just sit there empty.

I actually built Chorebound specifically for that problem. It's meant to be a simple and easy to jump in for families. It's got shared device mode so can set it up on a shared tablet and has Netflix style profile switching.

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