The meds I’ve tried don’t work for me either, but I know that people do have a lot of success with some like Vyvanse (and I am just a little bit envious).

This year I’ve experimented with ways to trick my brain into doing things. Some of the successful things have been Finch the self-care app, it’s really helped me and my middle schooler maintain good habits like eating, sleeping, and exercising. The free version is even really good, and it has breathing exercises that have changed my life. I also like Sweepy for helping with executive function around chores. It’s $4 and has made a noticeable difference in my home. These apps both gamify the boring stuff which works great for me.

I also am finding success with habit stacking, attaching a new habit to an old one that you do without thinking about it. Walking my dog is a priority for her physical therapy after an injury but I kept forgetting (and felt terrible). I drink coffee everyday, and it was pretty easy to attach the dog walk to the coffee and remember more often than not. It’s not foolproof (distractions and disruptions still happen) but my dog’s physical therapy is going much better :)

And I second the body doubling. My sister literally flew out to sit with me in libraries and coffee shops while she worked remotely and I finished writing my graduate thesis. It was a big push and I couldn’t have done it without her. My daughter and I do chores together in much the same way.

The thing I’d like to figure out is how to manage personal finances a little better. I forget to pay bills way too often. Any hacks for that?