<My pdoc told me I need to give myself credit for what I get done!>
It takes time to repair years of low self-esteem.
I need to recognize accomplishment no matter how seemingly small. Often times ADD can leave me feeling like I lack the ability or skills needed to get things done. But that's not true. I am a very smart and able person! It is just how I get them done is more of a challenge.
Last edited by Administrator; 12-28-2011 at 05:00 PM.
Would you believe that my office is finally getting cleaned up? It's been a disaster for years, but in the past several weeks I have made amazing progress! The absolute hardest part for me had always been getting up the motivation and energy to clean it up. I've learned that all I need to do is set a small goal for myself to just do a little clean up work. Amazingly once I get started I tend to lose track of time and make tremendous progress! That's a huge lesson for me in all things I want to do.
Would you believe that my office is finally getting cleaned up? It's been a disaster for years, but in the past several weeks I have made amazing progress! The absolute hardest part for me had always been getting up the motivation and energy to clean it up. I've learned that all I need to do is set a small goal for myself to just do a little clean up work. Amazingly once I get started I tend to lose track of time and make tremendous progress! That's a huge lesson for me in all things I want to do.
That's great! Keep it up...a place for everything...everything in it's place?
I cleaned the top of the microwave, which I have kept a blind eye to for a while... I also did the inside, which wasn't bad...but once you do a part of something you see something else and keep going....sometimes
Today I made a healthy meal I have been putting off.
I had a victory today. Yesterday was an exceedingly long day at work. I was bored out of my mind and did nothing to remedy that so time just dragged on forever. Last night I made a decision that I would not let that happen again today so I did some reading and put a plan into action to keep myself occupied, and it worked. I would go into more detail but I've got to go cook dinner!
I need to give myself credit for the last two days...
if I were to look around I would normally stress about
what's NOT done....
I can't expect too much or worry about it because
1. school vacation, not a normal schedule
2. unexpected things come up, flexibility needed
I did manage to:
1. get to the market
2. bleach the kitchen sink
3. kept up with sweeping and rugs
4. cooked healthy dinner and lunches
5. quality time with family and pets
I had a victory today. Yesterday was an exceedingly long day at work. I was bored out of my mind and did nothing to remedy that so time just dragged on forever. Last night I made a decision that I would not let that happen again today so I did some reading and put a plan into action to keep myself occupied, and it worked. I would go into more detail but I've got to go cook dinner!
Way to go and high 5! I am in my early 40s and was diagnosed with ADHD about 2 years ago. A small victory is still a victory! I am MUCH more organized at work and at home since starting treatment (therapy and meds). I pay much closer attention to detail now...and I'm actually completing tasks I have set out to do. It makes me smile on the inside when people comment on the "new and improved" me. Go us!! Here's to a successful 2012 for us all.
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Last night I took 30 minutes (at most) to dust and hang up in my office pictures that had been sitting on the floor for 5 years! Yes, FIVE YEARS! It's a miracle, and I'm not even on meds. Skills not pills!
I really needed to post again because it seems no matter how I try I am having trouble feeling better about not doing enough.....
even though I KNOW I am doing just fine, if not BETTER than I was months ago...
This week I started back to school (Tues & Thurs)
at the community college
first time since 1998
Today I start a new job (Mon, Wed, Fri)
My personal life is wonderful. Kids are good.( of course a handful because they are always bugging each other. I have three. When two are in the same room, they are fine, but all three and it's a circus!)
I know this month will bring good things because I will be so busy that I will have to get things done.
Maybe I am fighting guilt because of all I didn't get done when I had so much time, but .....struggled?
I need to give myself credit 
