I've been diagnosed with ADHD for almost two years now, and one thing I really struggle with is remembering to finish all the little chores around the house. Honestly, home automation has helped me a lot with this.

I usually start things with good intentions, but it's easy for me to get distracted halfway through and end up leaving a bunch of stuff unfinished. Laundry is a good example. I'll throw a load in the washer and completely forget about it, sometimes for hours. Cooking is similar. I'll finish dinner, notice the mess on the floor, tell myself I'll clean it up after eating, and then completely forget about it by the end of the night.

Recently, my husband set up a few simple automations around the house, and they've made a real difference. We get a notification when the laundry is done, the lights gradually dim at night, and our robot vacuum runs while we're both out of the house. Before we leave, I pick up any cords and small things on the floor so the robot can run without getting stuck.…