Poor concentration coupled with a lack of inspiration/motivation are pretty common in the Bipolar world. I believe it is the anti-depressant side of our mood stabilizers that are to blame. I used to read voraciously but now have a terrible time reading a book through in a timely fashion. I am an artist yet battle a lack of motivation or inspiration to be creative.

I find I must pre-sechedule my days - even if they are stay-at-home - with the activities I need to do. Otherwise I just can't bring myself to actually do or complete them. Even simple tasks like cleaning, laundry. and groceries.

I schedule myself to undertake these actions for short bursts with breaks in between.

I isolate myself from any distractions - not tv, no radio, no music. I set aside a space to do 'work' keeping me away from possible distractions like the kitchen or tv in the livingroom.

I don't get everything done but at week's end I try to celebrate and reward myself for those things I did complete or accomplish..