If you feel like you hit a brick wall when you get home, it's not a lack of motivation. The thing is, you burn a lot of mental energy to get through your workday. By the time you get home, you're running on fumes. Here's how to properly refuel.
Why Does My ADHD Brain Get Stuck?
Here are steps you can take to get your brain unstuck, be more productive at home, and feel good about yourself as a partner and adult:When your brain is “stuck,” it’s telling you something. Just as hunger pangs remind us that our body is running on empty, brain fatigue reminds us that we need to fill our brain’s fuel tank. Instead of ignoring our brain fatigue and trying to push through , acknowledge your brain’s needs.
Making choices seems like a simple task, but it burns up lots of cognitive fuel. If you are tired when you get home, it will be tough for you to decide which task or chore you want to do. You may make the choice not to do any at all. Planning in advance what you will do each night will help to lighten some of your brain’s load, so you can focus on getting started.
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