💬 AI buddy to nudge ya
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🤳 easy iPhone Automations
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💬 AI buddy to nudge ya 〰️ 🤳 easy iPhone Automations 〰️
The “little” things are HARD for ADHD minds
my iPhone is such a happy place for me right now. Everyday, small stuff feels lighter because of 2 factors:
I have a shelpful AI buddy (i named him task daddy) that nudges me to show up for the bare minimum. Wash one dish, take 3 steps outside. Open the damn browser and that’s it. It’s like a to-do list that talks back, like a 24/7 habit coach.
I’ve honed the free iPhone app from Apple: Shortcuts so that things JUST HAPPEN on my phone. Apps open, playlists start, doors lock, reminders are set. Just by me moving through the world.
These 2 things together are like and AI-Automation Peanut Butter & Jelly Sando. Like:
When I pull into this parking lot, the app opens that I need, it starts a playlist, it pings my AI buddy that I just picked up my kid and to send me ideas for dinner.
When I tapped the sticker on my dog food, it would text my husband so my dog didn’t get fed twice.
3 steps to feel more supported
Chat your to-dos instead of making lists allll the timmmme. Let AI do that for you and let it nudge you to do the stuff.
Shelpful has an integration with Apple’s Shortcuts app 🤩. Adding Shelpful sprinkles some magic into any automation … because it actually talks back and follows up with you.
Step 1: Get the Shelpful app
🚨 CHADD special deal: 1 month FREE
(CHADD friends get an extra 2 weeks on top of our existing 2 week trial)
Step 2: Get the Shortcuts app
Automations save clicks. Shelpful makes them smart by actually talking back. Automate your life by downloading the Shelpful App.
I built some sample automations to give you a taste of how it works! If you want to realllllly dig in, I also have an Automate Your Life 101 workshop you can watch — currently $29.99 $68.
Step 3: Install one of the made-for-you shortcuts below 👇
What’s a Shortcut? What’s an Automation?
Apple’s Shortcuts app is 100% free and is the most under-marketed iPhone feature of all time. In just 2 mins you can:
pick a trigger (time of day, arriving/leaving a location, scanning an NFC tag)
pick an action you want your iPhone to do (text my spouse, start this playlist, lock the door, ask my AI buddy to nag me to wash 1 dish…)
If you want to dip your toe in, I’ve pre-built some Shortcuts for you. Before you click on the Shortcut links, make sure you have the Shortcuts & Shelpful apps downloaded.
Learn how to make your phone automatically:
text people
send timely reminders
handle micro tasks automatically.
Automations You Can Try Today
Evening Wind Down (NFC / Bluetooth Trigger)
Trigger: Tap NFC tag near your tea kettle or connect to a designated bedroom Bluetooth speaker/device
Actions:
• Send to Shelpful: “I’m starting my evening wind down routine. Check in 15 minutes to make sure I’m in my room.”
• Play the 8D “brain flossing” playlist
• Optional: dim lights, lock doors, run your “night” HomeKit sceneSET THIS UP:
THEN go to Automations tab, create new automation, pick your trigger and then choose ^ that shortcut!
Medicine + Follow-Up Reminder (NFC Anchor)
Trigger: Tap NFC tag on your pill bottle or medicine container
Actions:
• Send to Shelpful: “I took my [med name]. Please remind me in 4 hours for the next dose.”
• (Optional) Prompt water intake, log notes, or open a health appSET THIS UP:
THEN go to Automations tab, create new automation, pick your trigger (NFC Tag), scan it, and then choose ^ that shortcut!
60 second video about NFC tags + Shelpful
If you’re still planning on including this —>
Watch the Replay: Automate Your Life
Missed the live session? Catch the full walkthrough of how to use automations, NFC tags, and the Shortcuts app to simplify your routines and save time every day. This replay covers real examples, step-by-step demos, and ideas you can start using instantly.