Does anyone have any pointers for staying on task while underemployed?

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32. I have the same problem.

If I have a major project with a deadline, I am focused and on task. If not, I tend to piddle away my time. I volunteer a fair amount. That way I am accountable to the group for being places and finishing projects, similar to a work project. If I wanted to learn Spanish, I would probably need to sign up for a class at the community college. Same deal, it introduces structure and accountability into the process. The To Do list, which others mention is helpful. For cooking, I make a menu at the beginning of the week and shop. If that happens, meals tend to get made on a more regular basis. I am hopeless about cleaning and yard work. I do well for a while, but it is so boring, I never keep up with it for long. ADD meds might help, but I never get organized enough to get a script Good luck!