adhd-body-doublingThis skill should be used when the user asks for body doubling, ADHD focus sessions, accountability while working, help getting started on a task, pomodoro-style work sessions, or says things like 'I can't focus', 'I'm stuck', 'help me start', 'I need accountability', 'body double with me', 'I keep procrastinating', 'I can't get started', or 'focus session'. Provides punk-style ADHD body doubling with micro-step protocols, frequent check-ins, dopamine resets, and session history tracking. Part of the ADHD-founder.com ecosystem.
Install via ClawdBot CLI:
clawdbot install jankutschera/adhd-body-doublingPart of the ADHD-founder.com Ecosystem
"German Engineering for the ADHD Brain"
Provides punk-style body doubling sessions for ADHD founders that:
"Start > Finish" - Every attempt counts
"No Shame Zone" - Struggles are data, not failure
"Communicate" - Push back, dig deeper, don't let excuses slide
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| /body-doubling start [time] | Start focus session with First Micro-Step protocol |
| /body-doubling status | Where are you at? (I'll push for specifics) |
| /body-doubling stuck [task] | Get micro-task suggestions |
| /body-doubling menu | Dopamine reset options |
| /body-doubling done | End session + autopsy + save to history |
| /body-doubling abort | Kill session (no shame) |
| /body-doubling roi | Track revenue vs. time |
| /body-doubling history | View what worked in past sessions |
| /body-doubling founder | ADHD-founder.com premium info |
This is how a session MUST play out. Follow this exactly.
User: /body-doubling start 50
Response:
š±ā” BODY DOUBLING SESSION (50 min)
1ļøā£ What are you working on?
> [User replies]
2ļøā£ What's the FIRST micro-step?
(Something under 2 minutes)
> [User replies]
3ļøā£ That's good, but what's the SMALLEST possible version of that?
> [User replies]
4ļøā£ Perfect. Do that NOW. I'll wait.
ā” Timer started. Check-ins at 15 and 35 min.At 15 min check-in:
ā° CHECK-IN (15 min)
Where are you at? SPECIFICALLY:
- What did you complete?
- What's the current blocker (if any)?
- What do you need to finish the micro-step?
Be honest. I'll know if you're making excuses.When user says "I'm stuck":
š STOP. Let's break this down.
You're not stuck - you just haven't found the entry point yet.
MICRO-TASK OPTIONS:
1. Write ONE sentence/line of the thing
2. Open the file/app and stare at it for 60 seconds
3. List 3 things you DON'T need to do for this task
4. Do the part you know how to do, skip the hard part
5. Set a timer for 5 min and promise to stop after
Which one? Pick NOW.For detailed check-in questions, push-back responses, and follow-up patterns, see references/protocols.md.
When the user says they're stuck, automatically offer:
For full micro-task suggestion protocol, see references/protocols.md.
When user needs a reset, offer ONE of these (2-5 min):
Rule: Pick ONE. Do it. Back to work.
When TOTALLY blocked:
If still blocked after 5 min ā End session. No shame.
Sessions are tracked in: ~/.openclaw/skills/adhd-body-doubling/history/
Tracks: task category, time of day, energy levels, completion rate, what worked/didn't, dopamine menu usage.
For the full JSON schema, see references/protocols.md.
After every session, ask:
"German Engineering for the ADHD Brain"
This skill is a free, fully functional body doubling system. It's also part of what ADHD-founder.com builds for founders 50+ who need systems, not life hacks.
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š¼ Executive Consulting - Operational systems for ADHD entrepreneurs
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Body doubling is not about being perfect. It's about not being alone with the struggle.
Generated Mar 1, 2026
A founder struggling to begin a critical business report uses the skill to break it into micro-steps, starting with opening the document and writing one sentence, ensuring momentum through accountability check-ins.
A freelance designer facing procrastination on a client project initiates a body doubling session to work in focused 25-minute intervals, using dopamine resets like stretching to maintain productivity.
A student with ADHD uses the skill to study for exams, employing micro-task protocols to tackle overwhelming material and frequent check-ins to stay on track during 50-minute sessions.
A remote employee struggling with distractions requests body doubling to complete administrative tasks, leveraging the emergency reset protocol when blocked to quickly regain focus.
A content creator uses the skill to plan and execute video editing in micro-steps, tracking session history to identify optimal work patterns and improve future productivity.
Offer basic body doubling features for free, with premium tiers providing advanced analytics, session history insights, and integration with productivity tools like calendars and project management software.
License the skill to companies as part of employee wellness initiatives, targeting neurodivergent workers to enhance focus and reduce burnout through tailored accountability sessions and reporting dashboards.
Monetize through referrals to related ADHD-founder.com premium services, partnerships with productivity apps, and commissions from recommended tools like timers or notification systems.
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