ADHD at work

AI tools for ADHD at work: a short, practical list

Quick answer: You only need a few: one general assistant (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini), one task breaker (Goblin Tools), one calendar helper (Reclaim or Motion) and, for meetings, a note-taker like Otter. Check your employer's AI policy first.

The problem

There are hundreds of AI tools and testing them is a perfect procrastination trap.

Copy, paste, go

I work as a [ROLE] using [APPS]. My biggest snags are [LIST]. From ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Goblin Tools, Reclaim, Motion and Otter, recommend at most 3 and say what each would do for me.

Works in ChatGPT, Claude or any AI assistant. Swap the [BRACKETS] for your stuff and go.

Tools worth a look

• ChatGPT
  General AI assistant. Free tier works for every prompt here.
• Goblin Tools
  Free tools built for neurodivergent people: Magic ToDo breaks tasks into steps, Formalizer rewrites tone.
• Reclaim.ai (affiliate link planned)
  Auto-blocks focus time and habits on Google/Outlook calendars.
• Motion (affiliate link planned)
  AI calendar that schedules your tasks into your day.
• Otter.ai
  Records and transcribes meetings so you don't have to take notes.

Little things that help

• Try one new tool at a time for a week.
• Free tiers are enough to start.
• Ask IT before connecting work accounts.

Related fixes

• Break a big project into small steps
• Beat task paralysis at work
• Stay on top of meetings and action items
• Focus on deep work with distractions around

FAQ

What are the best AI tools for ADHD at work?

You only need a few: one general assistant (ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini), one task breaker (Goblin Tools), one calendar helper (Reclaim or Motion) and, for meetings, a note-taker like Otter. Check your employer's AI policy first.