[blackflame7000]

I think the problem is that you associate discipline with punishment when in actuality you are rewarding your future self. You need to start thinking of the person you will be in one day, and in one week, but nothing further ahead. For people with ADHD, they grow bored when results are not achieved at the desired time. Instead, you must eliminate the expectation of finishing and learn to enjoy the process of improving yourself.

[bartozone]

"For people with ADHD, they grow bored when results are not achieved at the desired time"

This is really well articulated. At least in my case, this hit the nail on the head. The difference between me being bought in vs not is almost out of my hands. If results aren't happening at the rate at which is expect, I feel like I can enter an "autopilot" mode. Where I get things done, but I become overly complacent.

On the opposite end, when growth/results are exceeding my expectations, I feel an overwhelming urgency to push even hard, and more frequently.

In both instances I can feel like I get burnt out. Burnt from boredom or burnt from overworking. On some level, I think this contributes to a bit of anxiety (especially as it relates to work), but it's something I feel like I've learned to manage better over the past couple years.

[blackflame7000]

I also have ADHD so I resonate a lot with what you're saying. One thing I have found that always tends to bring me back to homeostasis is exercise. The stress of work caught up to me and took its toll mentally and physically. The best thing I did was hire a personal trainer for 6 months or until it became a routine part of my life and I knew I wouldn't quit. Excercise does incredible things for the minds wellbeing