To create one's time

Is it just me, or does anyone else struggle to find enough time in the day? The days just fly by and it feels like there's hardly enough time to do anything!

Like many others, I try to balance work, family, pets, friends, and my personal interests, because there's so much I want to do!

In my professional life, I am a so-called “doer” and incredibly good at getting things done. I have no problem handling lots of tasks, as my ADHD puts me in a state known as hyperfocus. Unlike many others with ADHD (not all), my strengths lie in planning, prioritizing, and structure.

But why isn't it like that in my free time?

Why does it feel like I'm just standing still and not getting anywhere? Well... It's clearly because I want to spend as much time as I can with my family, my friends, and my pets when I'm off work. This means that I prioritize away from what I also really want to have time to do, my writing!

When I write, I want and need peace and quiet, without any distractions. That's difficult to achieve on weekdays when there are so many other things that need to be done after work. By the time you've finished all the housework and are ready to sit down, you're often so tired that you just want to lie down and watch a movie. By then, my brain is completely drained of energy, and sitting down to write is not an option. I need to be alert and full of energy to get into the hyperfocus I want to be in.

That's why I've now decided to set aside a specific time when I will focus solely on my writing, and when it will actually get done.

So from now on, I will spend my Sunday mornings working on my writing and focusing solely on that.

I will simply create my own time!