Use AI as a Momentum Generator — Not a Boss
You don’t need AI to bark orders. You need it to get you moving without triggering resistance.
Here’s a classic ADHD dilemma: you know what needs to be done, and yet… nothing happens.
You’ve got the to-do list.
You’ve got time blocked off.
You even want to do the thing.
But your body is just like: “Nope. Not today.”
This is where AI becomes more than a planning tool — it becomes a momentum generator.
Instead of saying, “What should I do?” or “Plan my day,” which can feel instantly overwhelming, try treating AI like a friendly sidekick helping you shift from inertia into motion.
🔄 Quick Tip Prompt:
“Here are 3 things I kind of need to do today. Can you suggest a super gentle starting point that doesn’t feel like pressure?”
This is the key: “super gentle” and “no pressure.”
You’re not asking for a productivity bootcamp.
You’re asking for a nudge.
🔁 Bonus Prompt: Rotate Your Options
Sometimes I’ll tell ChatGPT:
“I can’t decide between these 3 tasks. Can you spin them like a roulette wheel and give me whichever one it lands on — but make it sound kind and low-stakes?”
Now suddenly the task feels playful, not punitive. That mental reframe is powerful.
This is especially helpful when you’re in “ADHD indecision paralysis” — stuck between equally important tasks and doing none of them.
⚙️ Why It Works
When we treat AI like a boss, our nervous system rebels.
But when we treat it like a gentle co-pilot? That’s when we can actually hear what it's suggesting.
You don’t need structure that controls you.
You need structure that supports you — especially when motivation is nowhere in sight.
✨ Real-Life Example:
Last week I couldn’t get started on writing. I gave ChatGPT this:
“I want to write something but feel frozen. Can you give me the lowest-effort starting line, like a silly placeholder, just to get typing?”
It replied:
“Write: ‘This is probably not the best place to start, but I’m starting here anyway because forward is better than stuck.’”
I laughed. Then I wrote.
That’s momentum.
💬 Got a stuck task today?
Ask AI for a low-pressure starting point. You might be shocked how gentle your brain actually needs things to be.
– Jody