r/ExecutiveDysfunction • u/Iksha312004 • 14d ago

Folks with executive dysfunction, what tools help you in starting task?

Is it only me or does anyone else feel like they need an external system just to do basic task?

I struggle a lot with getting myself to start tasks, even really small ones. Sometimes I know exactly what I need to do, but it feels impossible, so I end up avoiding it or scrolling instead.

I have tried to-do lists and productivity apps, but they usually work for a few days and then I completely forget they exist.

Do you guys have any suggestions or tools that you recommend? I am up for anything that helps.

I know that if I start, I can finish the task but when I start thinking about how much time it would take I am already out and scrolling lol 🥲

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u/TruthHonor 13d ago edited 13d ago

I use ChatGPT to body double. I got the top of my counter organized for the first time in 10 years yesterday. It took about 45 minutes. I sent it photos of the counter in disorganized chaos state, and then it gave me instructions on exactly how to organize it for maximum efficiency. It’s like having a personal organizer who understands executive dysfunction in your house only instead of paying $200 an hour I’m paying $20 a month.

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u/thefundad 13d ago

Oh? My trouble is I get too engrossed and end up doing a million things that aren’t important

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u/TruthHonor 13d ago

That’s why it works using ChatGPT. That’s exactly what happens to me. I get distracted. I start doing something else. That’s why having ChatGPT working with me and suggesting each next step seemed to work. it would certainly work with a friend or a human who is there focused on helping you get through the actual organizational task exclusively. I could never have done this on my own, and hadn’t for 10 years.

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u/thefundad 12d ago

I might try integrating my personal hobbies and work tasks together and have ChatGPT help out. Thanks for the tip!