Goblin Tools For The Neurodiverse (Autism / ADHD Edition)

[@BryanJenks]

0:01:12 Half Bold -- halfbold.com/ 0:03:43 Arranger -- arrangr.com/ 0:05:30 Goblin Tools -- goblin.tools/ 0:03:12 Text Sniper -- textsniper.app/a/987720531 0:10:52 Wheel of Names -- wheelofnames.com/ 0:12:25 Tiny Wow -- tinywow.com/

[@argophontes]

As a person with Autism and ADHD who's working their way through academia (almost entirely online), I can't tell you how excited I am to try out some of those goblin tools! Some of the things that I've found helpful (especially for concentration) are: 1. listening to certain types of ambient music (the one I use the most is by a KZbinr called 'State Azure'), 2. I have a timer set to go off at random intervals between 12-23 minutes, whereupon I swap my desk between sitting and standing, and 3. I have my two monitors oriented differently (one horizontal, one vertical) which helps me keep input and output separated. I do this by putting papers/videos/lectures etc on the vertical monitor (input) and I do my writing/note-taking on the horizontal monitor. I find that this physical separation between the two modes makes things feel less "muddy".

[@BryanJenks]

These are some great tips!!

[@revmachine2662]

Thank you!

[@tobiasjennerjahn8659]

Oh wow, halfbold really did it for me. I probably would have skipped it if you hadn't said to pause and read that paragraph. It was almost effortless. This was of course a biased test, but it still worked incredibly well. I wonder if there's an easy way to convert whole ebooks like this. If not, I think it might be worth it for me to just write a script myself. Thanks for the tip, I never would have found this on my own.

[@BryanJenks]

im not sure if kindle offers that as a feature or not, but certain RSS readers do

[@lpanebr]

It would be nice to plug my inbox into that wheel of names and have that outside force yelling (🤣🤣🤣 I was going for telling but the autocorrect knows me better I guess...) me where to start.

[@BryanJenks]

Hahaha there’s a lot it could be useful for!

[@carolleecobb5260]

I'm sorry you are having anxiety lately. I plan to send $ because your Zotero videos were truly FANTASTIC. Thanks for this post. The formalized concept might be helpful in a communication class too. Overall, these tools look interesting, and maybe need more integration so there's less cutting and pasting.

[@BryanJenks]

Thank you for your kind words and support :)

[@KazWinchester]

I too heard about goblin tools from a tiktok but i didn't really understand how to use the site but you explained it perfectly for my brain thank you! P.s and for the other tools shared!!!!

[@BryanJenks]

My pleasure!

[@obscuriosities]

omg BLESS you for actually presenting this in an adhd friendly/efficient way, despite the fact it (as usual) contradicts algorithmic profit

[@BryanJenks]

Curious on how you interpret this to be adhd friendly/efficient? What aspects of this would you point to that make it that way? :)

[@andypreising]

Always appreciative of the honesty and quality material you put out Bryan, keep crushing it through adversity!

[@BryanJenks]

❤️

[@Beanser]

Excellent review of these tools, and actually relatable as a person with ADHD / neurodivergent. I tend to drown in a sea of RSD and demand avoidance, and while I’d heard of these tools before I only had a quick look at them, but they way you explained them shows that they might actually be useful. In every household stuff, and the dreaded return to college in September 🙄 This might be a bit off topic, but I really appreciate when people are out and proud about being neurodivergent, as I am myself. I’m trying to teach my own kids the value and benefit of being authentic, so when I find an adult who is doing so, I like to applaud it. So fair play, as we say here 😉

[@BryanJenks]

Aww thank you :)

[@beccabailey5144]

Hey Bryan, watching your video has actually changed my life! I'm in the middle of my Masters, and it's been a struggle. I am so excited to start using these tools! Also, as a British person listening to an American person I love hearing you say, "Bloody nightmare" made me smile. I hope you're doing okay!

[@BryanJenks]

hahaha im glad you enjoyed that xD

[@HypnosisWithKendell]

I recommend this app to so many of my clients, and also use it myself. So much to do and remember. This app is almost like having an assistant.

[@BryanJenks]

it is!

[@bethanywatson1000]

I'm stoked to try out some of those Goblin Tools! Also sent the link to some of my ND friends who really stress about written communications. Thanks for the tips! Internet hugs to you, as well. It's really tough when the spoons/coins start running low

[@BryanJenks]

Thanks for sharing!! Glad you liked it :)

[@HypnosisWithKendell]

Great video!❤ I recommend this app to so many of my clients and friends/family, and also use it myself. So much to do and remember in this busy life. Goblin Tools is almost like having an assistant. Such a helpful resource.

[@BryanJenks]

glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@christinabehnke8739]

Forgot the name of it already but the text font for the first goblin took, is really good for dyslexics. I am ADHD and Dyslexic. The auditory and reading really helps me a lot. Thank you. Just found your channel. Great content. I subscribed. I also saw you use obsidian which is an app I adore and love for all my college stuff. Just remembered it was called half bold.

[@BryanJenks]

yep! half bold! glad youre enjoying the content :)

[@dirkvoltaar]

Great video Bryan! Really appreciate you sharing these tools! It’s so great when you find something you just know is going to help. Hope you’re alright.

[@BryanJenks]

I’m hangin in there :)

[@balorthetiny]

BRYAN the amount of bookmarks you have is stressing my brain out! 😂 Great tools! Thanks for the awesome video 😊

[@BryanJenks]

It stressed me out too 🙃

[@olgadelmolino8711]

They were all very helpful. Thanks!!

[@BryanJenks]

I’m glad!

[@arikgray]

wow. Bryan, thanks! Goblin Tools are super, especially. WOW. thank you!

[@BryanJenks]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@arikgray]

@@BryanJenks it is helpful, too! I _need_ those things!

[@rlf07]

My OT mentioned Goblin Tools to me, and I was still overwhelmed with how to use it. I found your video when searching for 'quick start' type things and I love it! I opened all the links when you showed them at the beginning, but then immediately closed wheel of names because I was like what good is that? I am teacher, I know about it in that use, but what else would I do with it? I LOVE your suggestion of copying everything over from Goblin Tools and using it as a what to do next generator instead. I have all the tools you mentioned saved in my favorites and I'm excited to dig into them a little more! Thanks for breaking them all down!

[@BryanJenks]

Glad it was so helpful! I certainly hope the tools make your life easier :)

[@mccannger]

As an AuDHDer I totally missed out getting the same built-in Formalizer that a lot of neurotypical folks got at birth. It's great to have tools like this to help add these abilities in as when they are missing, it hamstrings us a lot in life... Thanks

[@BryanJenks]

my pleasure :)

[@eHawkRivera]

Great video 🐄 I'm an AuDHD person and your content has forever been giving me tools and approaches that are so helpful. Thanks for such a detailed rundown of WHAT specific aspects of goblin tools are useful for. You mentioned somewhere in a video your tracking method for relationships and keeping in touch... this is something I'm struggling with but I cannot for the life of me remember what video. Are you still using that? and if you could just remind me what video it is.... driving me nuts because I'm looking but can't remember where. (too many friends just disappear into the ether and then I'm so frustrated by them being distant when we do reconnect)

[@BryanJenks]

it was my long video on Anki and spaced repetition i believe, but im not using that strategy anymore, looking for alternatives

[@carolleecobb5260]

Calendly may also be a good event setup. I will look at your suggestion too.

[@BryanJenks]

It is and I use it but that’s more for 1:1 arranger is great for groups of people all at once :)

[@lukedev82]

Wow goblin tools judge is a life saver!!

[@BryanJenks]

sure is!

[@surjaa.c]

The Goblin Tools seem awesome! Can't wait to try out Judge, Formalizer, and Compiler 😀

[@BryanJenks]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@funkybkool]

Appreciated these recommendations Bryan! My email will benefit with different tones… and that spin the wheel using my task list will be helpful! Thank you so much!

[@BryanJenks]

I’m glad! Enjoy!

[@jeffreyschmidt4257]

I love watching many of your videos. I have been watching yiur adhd videos for like 2 years especially the ones that intersect w tech tools you find helpful. I was very intrigued to hear that you have autism as well. I view the world and many things about it similar to you I am starting to think maybe I have more then just adhd and some friends have mentiond autistic traits. I would love more videos about what you see in your life that is illustrative of the dsm criteria. You posted one of these recently somewhere I watched. This video is great too.

[@BryanJenks]

my latest autism video was a bit lengthy at 1.5 hours but more of them to come

[@jeffreyschmidt4257]

awesome!! I can't wait. Other content I would request (although I realize you have your own priorities and interests for the videos you create) are: 1) more general (just list them and describe 3 minutes how it helps you), videos of tech tools or non tech tools (ie physical timers, smartwatch, bluetooth trackers etc, certain types of paper file folders or office tools, how many monitors you use and what content you usuallys tick on each one (i find myself never using the same monitor for the same program or app etc) , how you motivate yourself to do things you dont want to do, how you keep your house clean and organized w an adhd / autistic brain 2) detailed tutorials about the ten most helpful apps you are using that would be helpful for you and also for someone who is not a computer programmer every year (these may change every year) for example i am about to watch your "using to do ist tutorial" tonight and sign up for to do ist. I dont have much faith in people who don't sound like me. And from all your videos you sound like so much like me and I feel like 95% of the rest of the population out there dont get it at all . When they give me advice its so hard to "buy in" @@BryanJenks

[@harmonygibbs7904]

that wheel of names.... just... wow.

[@BryanJenks]

right?!

[@apfitz]

These are AMAZING

[@BryanJenks]

:)

[@gabeclements]

really good stuff. thank you for sharing

[@BryanJenks]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CatherineLewis-c9f]

Very helpful! thank you

[@BryanJenks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Anthony-qp5hb]

bro thank you imma try these out

[@BryanJenks]

Enjoy!

[@veritehunter2191]

Okay, Amazing video- Love this Tool :)

[@BryanJenks]

Glad you like it!

[@marci.abraham]

Love your videos Bryan!

[@BryanJenks]

Glad you like them!

[@rafaelkukawski3406]

#2 crab fit is better since it's simpler, Foss and doesn't need a account

[@BryanJenks]

👀

[@kiranmishra771]

Love It ❤

[@BryanJenks]

❤️

[@zenon1o15]

ARE YOU TELLING ME THAT THIS WHOLE TIME THE DIFFICULTY I HAVE HAD WITH READING ALL THESE PAPERS IS BECAUSE I HAD UNDIAGNOSED ADHD?? I swear everyday is a like a new discovery where I realize that, no, I am not normal and the struggle is not because I am lazy.

[@BryanJenks]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alexanderzhukov4276]

Welcome to the club...I can feel your emotion. But we'll get over it one day✊️.

[@wesleychiyoka7348]

Thank you🙏🏾

[@BryanJenks]

You are so welcome!

[@Zubbbz]

keyboard rug?

[@BryanJenks]

?

[@periteu]

Bummer you cant make an account on goblin tools

[@BryanJenks]

Yeah :/