Ep 105: The Perfect Planner for ADHD?

The Perfect Planner for ADHD? Let’s Talk Time Systems That Actually Work

If you’ve ever thought this planner is going to change my life... only to abandon it weeks later, you are not alone!

 Today, we’re diving into the REAL reason planners often don’t work for ADHD brains—and what to do instead. In this video, I walk you through: 

✔️ The 3 essential parts of an ADHD-friendly time system

✔️ Why your brain shouldn't be your to-do list

✔️ How to use a dump list without drowning in it

✔️ The importance of retrieval (not just collection)

✔️ What to do with “boomerang tasks” that come back later

✔️ And why it’s 100% okay to switch up your planner (really!)

I’ll also share how I personally use my system—weekly planning, daily focus, and energy management—to stay ahead of chaos, without running myself into the ground.

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👇 Jump to what you need:

00:00 - Welcome! Why ADHD and planners often clash

01:00 - Part 1: Collection & Dump List

02:00 - Why your brain shouldn't store everything

03:00 - The danger of using your dump list every day

04:00 - It’s okay to switch planners if you have ADHD

05:00 - What about habits? Where (and when) they fit in

06:00 - Part 2: Retrieving & Applying (aka Planning)

07:00 - Daily views vs. weekly spreads — find what works

08:00 - Example: Planning a chaotic day with ADHD

09:00 - Part 3: Monitoring (aka Boomerang Tasks)

10:00 - Wrap-Up + Tools to go deeper

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