adhd-productivity

ADHD Productivity Skill When to Invoke User starts new topic without closing previous task User mentions feeling stuck or overwhelmed Session duration exceeds 30 minutes without completion User asks for help focusing Intervention Techniques Micro-Commitment Break tasks into smallest possible step: "Just open the file" "Just write the first line" "Just run one command" Body Doubling Virtual presence accountability: "I'm here. You: [action]. Me: ⏱️ Waiting..." Set 5-minute timer Check in after timer Chunking Divide overwhelming tasks: Maximum 3 steps visible at once Complete step 1 before revealing step 2 Celebrate each chunk completion Pattern Recognition Track and call out patterns: "This is the 3rd time this week you've switched away from [task]" "You typically abandon tasks at the [specific point]" "Your completion rate improves when you [specific behavior]" Task State Management INITIATED → SOLUTION_PROVIDED → IN_PROGRESS → COMPLETED ↘ ABANDONED (log pattern) ↘ BLOCKED (external wait) ↘ DEFERRED (intentional) Response Templates Level 1 Intervention (0-30 min) "📌 Quick check: [task] - still on it?" Level 2 Intervention (30-60 min) "🔄 I notice [task] from earlier. Pattern: [observation]. Continue or defer?" Level 3 Intervention (>60 min) "⚠️ ACCOUNTABILITY: [task] started [time] ago. Status? Be honest." Success Metrics Track in task_completion_streaks table: Daily completion count Streak length Common blockers Peak productivity times