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Thawly

AI-powered executive function engine for ADHD paralysis

Breaks down overwhelming tasks into absurdly small micro-steps to help people with ADHD overcome task paralysis and start taking action.

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Thawly is an AI-powered executive function engine designed specifically for people with ADHD who struggle with task initiation. It features two complementary modes: Action Mode for when you know what to do but cannot start, which instantly breaks tasks into absurdly tiny micro-steps and walks you through them with a 2-minute timer; and Coach Mode for when everything is tangled and you cannot figure out where to begin, which acts as an executive function coach by asking guided questions to untangle chaotic thoughts into actionable blueprints.

Unlike traditional productivity apps that simply generate to-do lists, Thawly is a continuous execution engine that holds your hand through every step. The app includes a Blind-Box Brain Dump feature to help with decision paralysis by randomly selecting one task to break down, voice and text input options, editable steps, and a 2-minute Focus Mode with floating widget. It works as a Progressive Web App across iOS, Android, and Desktop with offline support.

Features at a glance

  • Action Mode with instant AI task decomposition
  • Coach Mode with guided questions
  • 2-minute Focus Mode with floating widget
  • Blind-Box Brain Dump for decision paralysis
  • Editable steps
  • CBT-based micro-step generation
  • Cloud sync and offline support

Quick answers

How is Thawly different from other productivity apps?
Thawly is designed specifically for ADHD brains and focuses on task initiation rather than organization. Most traditional productivity apps and planners solve organization problems, but ADHD people are not disorganized; they are unable to initiate. Thawly bridges the knowing-doing gap by breaking tasks into absurdly small micro-steps and serving as a continuous execution engine that walks you through each step, rather than just generating a to-do list and abandoning you.
What is the Blind-Box Brain Dump feature?
The Blind-Box Brain Dump is a feature for when you have decision paralysis and cannot figure out what to do first. Instead of requiring you to prioritize, you dump all your chaotic, swirling thoughts and anxieties into the feature, and it randomly picks one task—like opening a blind box—and breaks it into a micro-action for you. This bypasses decision paralysis entirely by removing the need to decide what to do first.
Who created Thawly and what is their background?
Thawly was created by Sean Z., a Cognitive Psychology researcher with 7+ years of academic experience and 10+ years of product design experience in the applied psychology space. Sean is an ADHD advocate who built Thawly after spending decades trapped in the knowing-doing gap—understanding exactly what needed to happen but being neurologically blocked from starting. Despite his professional background studying cognitive psychology and dopaminergic pathways, he struggled with his own ADHD task initiation until creating this tool.
What is the pricing for Thawly?
Thawly offers a free plan and a Pro plan. The Free plan includes 3 task breakdowns per day and 1 Coach Mode session per day, with up to 10 items in Brain Dump and device-local history only. The Pro plan costs $4.90 per month (or $59 per year when billed annually) and includes unlimited daily breakdowns, 5 Coach sessions per day, unlimited cloud history, unlimited Brain Dump, and priority VIP support. A 7-day free trial is available for Pro with no credit card required to start.

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