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If you constantly feel behind on your never-ending list of chores and responsibilities, it's time for a different approach: task negotiation. Instead of forcing yourself through tasks that drain you, match responsibilities to strengths. For many neurodivergent individuals, this simple shift transforms overwhelm into flow. When you stop fighting your brain and start designing around it, everything runs smoother.
Stop Fighting Your Brain
Many people push themselves to maintain what experts call a 'mask of competency' – doing everything they think they should do, even when certain tasks are a terrible fit. This creates a painful cycle:
- You struggle through tasks that don't suit your brain
- You feel like you're constantly underachieving
- The stress compounds, making everything harder
Task negotiation offers a way out of this trap. It's not about being lazy or difficult – it's about being strategic with your limited energy and attention.
Ask Better Questions
The shift starts with reframing a single question. Instead of asking 'What should I do?', ask yourself 'What do I do best – and what gets me stuck?'
This subtle change is powerful. The first question keeps you locked in 'shoulds' and social expectations. The second question acknowledges reality: you have genuine strengths and genuine struggles. Honouring both leads to better outcomes for everyone involved.
Swap and Share Strategically
Put task negotiation into practice by actively swapping or sharing responsibilities. Here's how:
- Identify what consistently trips you up (flat-pack furniture assembly, detailed meal planning, budget spreadsheets)
- Identify what energises you (organising books, creative projects, quick decision-making)
- Propose swaps with your partner, flatmate, or colleague
- Consider outside help – organisers, assistants, or services – for tasks that no one in your household enjoys
If something always derails you, it's a prime candidate for re-assignment. This isn't giving up; it's optimising your system.
Fair Means Balanced, Not Identical
One common worry: 'But isn't it unfair if we don't split everything equally?' Fair doesn't have to mean identical. It can mean balanced.
Perhaps you handle all the social planning and quick errands whilst your partner tackles the DIY and car maintenance. Perhaps you cook whilst they handle washing up. The goal isn't 50/50 on every single task – it's that both people contribute meaningfully in ways that suit them.
By negotiating tasks, you achieve more with less stress and fewer arguments. It's a kindness to yourself and a gift to everyone who depends on you.
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