my adhd brain has been kicking me in the butt

Good Morning, you Beautiful People!

My ADHD brain has been kicking me in the butt lately, so I'm trying a different approach today. I've made a list of things I'm either skipping (from my dailies) or pushing away. I took all the neglected daily activities, two postponed tasks, and my doctor's appointment to compose today's list:

1. CVR Appointment -- DONE

2. APoemADay Project -- DONE

3. PT Exercises

4. Walk

5. Sobriety Check-In (this just always stays on the list no matter what) -- DONE

6. 5- minute declutter -- DONE

7. 10-minute tidy (usually 20 minutes, but for today, only 10) 5- Minute Tidy -- DONE

8. Check account balances --DONE

9. Check voicemail --DONE

10. Fold towels

11. Pay medical bills

[see additional comment for explanation of edits]

I usually don't like to make lists with more than five items, but now and again, I just need a long one (you've seen one of them before!); most of these items take less than 15 minutes. Why is this a part of a sobriety check-in? Because when my ADHD brain goes bonkers, my addict brain wants to take the wheel. Thankfully, I've been feeling strong in my sobriety, but I am feeling the tug of the disordered eating.

I hope each of you finds something beautiful in your day, and, as always, thank you for being here.

whispering shoes and dancing trees

title courtesy of this place

walkabout

i throw the stone
into surreality
at that moment when today becomes tomorrow;
my head is lost in time.

i remember...

scattered branches on the ground
broken fingers turned around
what was lost cannot be found

i walk with my dreams since you won't walk with me.

2025.02.27