Week 4 Recap: You Weren’t Meant to Carry It All Alone
Overwhelm isn’t weakness — it’s a sign that something matters. AI can help you hold the weight with a little more kindness.
This week wasn’t about productivity.
It was about relief.
It was about taking the pressure off your mind and body, and using AI as a tool not to do more, but to feel less alone while doing it.
Overwhelm for ADHD folks isn’t just about having too much to do — it’s about holding too many unspoken thoughts, undone tasks, unmet expectations, and unprocessed emotions.
And when that load builds up, our system hits shutdown.
That’s not failure. That’s a signal.
🧠 Here’s what we covered in Week 4:
Day 21: Overwhelm isn’t a time issue — it’s a load issue. Use AI to gently offload what you’re carrying and organize it without pressure.
Day 22: Ask AI for one low-pressure thing to do right now. A single, shame-free action can break the freeze.
Day 23: When you hit a wall, let AI help you name what’s happening — without fixing it. Sometimes being seen is enough.
Day 24: If you feel “off” and don’t know why, ask AI to reflect your thoughts back gently. Clarity doesn’t have to come first.
Day 25: Before you push through, do a “state check.” Let AI help you see if your system is ready — or if it needs care first.
Day 26: Free time doesn’t always mean usable energy. Ask AI if you need rest, redirection, or just a tiny nudge.
💡 What It All Adds Up To:
AI isn’t just a productivity tool.
It can be a self-awareness mirror.
A co-regulator.
A space holder when your nervous system is overloaded and your thoughts are scrambled.
It can ask the questions you forget to ask yourself.
And sometimes? That’s what brings you back to center.
🧭 Gentle Action for This Week:
Next time you feel scattered or heavy, paste this into ChatGPT:
“I don’t know what’s wrong, but I feel overwhelmed. Can I talk through it with you and figure out one small, kind next step?”
That’s it. That’s the practice.
Not perfection — presence.
💬 If any of these prompts helped you this week — even a little — I’d love to hear about it.
You’re doing better than you think.
– Jody