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