Everyday life

Stop procrastinating (without hating yourself)

Quick answer: Procrastination often hides a fuzzy, scary or boring task. Ask AI to name which one it is, then apply the matching fix: clarify it, shrink it, or make it more interesting.

The problem

You know exactly what to do. You just... don't. And the deadline keeps getting closer.

Copy, paste, go

I'm avoiding [TASK]. Ask me 3 quick questions to work out whether it's unclear, too big, scary or boring. Then suggest one fix for that reason.

Give [TASK] a fake deadline 2 days earlier than the real one ([DATE]) and a mini-plan to hit it.

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

Tools worth a look

• Goblin Tools
  Free tools built for neurodivergent people: Magic ToDo breaks tasks into steps, Formalizer rewrites tone.
• ChatGPT
  General AI assistant. Free tier works for every prompt here.
• Motion (affiliate link planned)
  AI calendar that schedules your tasks into your day.

Little things that help

• Unclear tasks need a definition, not willpower.
• Pair boring tasks with music or a podcast.
• Done badly beats not done; you can edit later.

Related fixes

• Reply to texts and messages you've left too long
• Pack for a trip without forgetting things
• Claude prompts for ADHD: gentle, structured help
• Gemini prompts for ADHD (if you live in Google)

FAQ

What AI strategies help with ADHD procrastination?

Procrastination often hides a fuzzy, scary or boring task. Ask AI to name which one it is, then apply the matching fix: clarify it, shrink it, or make it more interesting.