ADHD at work

Write an email you've been dreading

Quick answer: Brain-dump what you want to say in messy words, then ask the AI to turn it into a short, calm email in the tone you choose.

The problem

You know roughly what to say, but the tone feels impossible. The email sits in drafts for days.

Copy, paste, go

Here's what I want to say, messy: [BRAIN DUMP]. Turn it into a short, calm, professional email. Keep it under 120 words. Don't over-apologise.

Read this email. Does it sound rude, too apologetic, or unclear? Suggest a fixed version. [PASTE]

Works in ChatGPT, Claude or any AI assistant. Swap the [BRACKETS] for your stuff and go.

Tools worth a look

• Goblin Tools
  Free tools built for neurodivergent people: Magic ToDo breaks tasks into steps, Formalizer rewrites tone.
• Claude
  General AI assistant, good at gentle, well-structured writing.
• ChatGPT
  General AI assistant. Free tier works for every prompt here.

Little things that help

• Goblin Tools' Formalizer is quick for tone changes.
• Send it within 5 minutes of finishing. Don't let it go back to drafts.
• Fewer words usually reads as more confident.

Related fixes

• Structure a remote work day
• Write a to-do list you'll actually use
• Clear an overwhelming inbox
• Prepare for a tricky conversation with your manager

FAQ

How do I use AI to write an awkward or difficult email?

Brain-dump what you want to say in messy words, then ask the AI to turn it into a short, calm email in the tone you choose.