Anyone else feel like chores take forever because you keep stopping?

Yes, this is classic task flow disruption. You start laundry, notice something else, pivot, and lose track of the original task. Each interruption resets momentum. Executive functioning supports sequencing and sustained attention. When that system is taxed, simple chores stretch out much longer than expected. Using timers, doing one room at a time, or writing down the single next step can help anchor you. It is not about willpower. It is about reducing cognitive load.