Even ChatGPT can’t overcome my ADHD
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I asked ChatGPT to help me with task management. Below you’ll see the steps it gave me, and in italics I will write my commentary about how it would work with ADHD.
Sure, I’d be happy to help you with task management. Here are some steps you can take to get started:
List out all of your tasks: Write down all of the tasks you need to accomplish, whether they are work-related, personal, or other obligations. (Bold of you to assume I can both remember the things I need to do, and also remember to write them down.)
Prioritize your tasks: Determine which tasks are the most urgent or important and put them at the top of your list. (Even BOLDER of you to assume I can prioritize tasks. I struggle with this because even when I know which tasks might need to get done first, my ADHD brain does not want to do that one probably. It wants to do the one that sounds most interesting, even if it isn’t due for 4 months.)
Set deadlines: Assign a deadline to each task on your list. This will help you stay on track and ensure that you complete everything in a timely manner. (Deadlines only instill fear and dread, until I finally complete the task at the very last minute and say to myself “if only I had more time”)
Break down larger tasks: If you have large projects or tasks, break them down into smaller, more manageable steps. This will make it easier to tackle them and help you avoid feeling overwhelmed. (No, because then I get overwhelmed and just give up on the entire thing)
Schedule your tasks: Use a calendar or planner to schedule your tasks throughout the day or week. This will help you allocate time for each task and ensure that you stay on schedule. (I love to schedule tasks, but do not love to actually do them once the reminder goes off)
Review your progress: Regularly review your task list to see what you’ve accomplished and what still needs to be done. This will help you stay motivated and focused on your goals. (This would only make me feel bad for not doing more, and feel dread for all that I still need to complete)
So, needless to say, the AI does NOT understand ADHD and how it affects one’s life and ability to be productive.
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Portions of this article were written with the help of ChatGPT.