TexasDocI27,
i also take Vyvanse. It definitely takes a while to kick in. I’m not a morning person either so try to arrange my day around my energy level. So I don’t plan anything that requires loads of concentration early in the day. My peak energy/motivation in between 10 and 2 so I take that into account.
I also work from home so know the motivation to start tasks sometimes ( well ok most times!) is something one has to really force to surface. But if you try to do easy stuff during the times when you are on the sluggish side and save the big important stuff for the good part of the day you might feel more productive. I figure if I have done one “Big” thing for the day I’m good. Sort of like your think do strategy, when I’m feeling like I’m spinning in circles, I try to ask myself “what one thing can I get done that will make the day feel like it has been a success?”
Oh and Amy – CONGRATS on your VIdeo placing in the top 5!!!!! Way to go!!!!! Still waiting for your calendar btw 