Hi Punkyx2. I try to do lists, and I try to reward myself when I finally get something done. It's a little more complicated for us folks with bipolar, especially since ADD/ADHD are usually co-morbid with it. I struggle with finishing a task once I start it. I get bored very easily.

Some tricks I use are: a. think of how good you'll feel once its done, and if you have a boyfriend/girlfriend/spouse, it will make them happy to see you put in the effort

b. treat yourself to something small like a coffee, tea, latte, trip to the dollar store, something little and not too expensive. also, if you get too bored/distracted, tell yourself you're going to go outside for a short walk but once you're back, you have to spend at least 20-30 minutes intensely working at something.

c. set a timer, even if its for 5 minutes, so at least you feel good about that.

d. I have a book about organization for people with ADHD, and the author's number one tip for organization is: FUNCTIONALITY, not VISUALLY PLEASING. If something "looks pretty" but you never use it properly, then what is the point? Give your things a permanent PLACE.. one really cool idea she had was to get rid of all your missmatched socks in your drawer, because youre never going to find them. Try dividing your underwear and sock drawer and keep them together. This lasted a few good months for me!

e. Its better to GET RID of something than to keep finding new storage places for it, or to "get to it later". The more you do that, the more hassle and baggage it is for you.

I hope these little tidbits helped