ADHD at work

Focus on deep work with distractions around

Quick answer: Block one focus session on your calendar, define one outcome for it with AI, and close everything else.

The problem

Slack, email and noise keep pulling you away. An hour goes by and nothing important is done.

Copy, paste, go

I have 50 minutes of focus time for [TASK]. What is one concrete, finishable outcome for this session? List the 3 steps and what I should close or mute first.

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

Tools worth a look

• Reclaim.ai (affiliate link planned)
  Auto-blocks focus time and habits on Google/Outlook calendars.
• Focusmate
  Virtual body-doubling: book a live co-working session with a stranger.
• Motion (affiliate link planned)
  AI calendar that schedules your tasks into your day.

Little things that help

• One outcome per session.
• Set your status to 'focusing' so people know.
• Body-doubling (Focusmate) can make starting easier.

Related fixes

• AI tools for ADHD at work: a short, practical list
• Beat task paralysis at work
• Stay on top of meetings and action items
• Structure a remote work day

FAQ

What AI workflow helps me focus at work with ADHD?

Block one focus session on your calendar, define one outcome for it with AI, and close everything else.