As I continue in this series on my recommendations of ADHD tools, please remember that these recommendations are based on my personal success with various tools and those of my clients. This series of posts is in response to the frequent question of what do I think is the best tool to use to solve a particular ADHD challenge.

I am generally resistant to giving my opinion on that and instead encourage inquirers to do their own research. Yet, I understand that research sometimes returns an overwhelming amount of information that either causes analysis paralysis or a hyperfocused deep dive in search of the most perfect tool, neither of which results in actually acquiring a tool to assist with moving forward. So, this series of posts is designed to narrow the choices and give some useful information.

I have found that a weekly planner, such as the one pictured here, goes a long way in helping me get my head wrapped around a busy week or around a multistep project.

 

This planner has tear-off sheets that I can post on my fridge, my cork board, or tuck into my purse and take on-the-go. Sized like a standard sheet of notebook paper, it doesn’t easily disappear on my desk. Plus, the simple design ensures that what I’ve written isn’t lost in a  flashy background.

The undated pages allow me the flexibility to use it when I need it and set it aside on weeks that I don’t. The structured layout aids me in organizing my thoughts and creating a plan for execution. I particularly love the brain-dump column on the left side of the page. Once I get the brain dump complete (or at least started and added to as I go), I can assign tasks in a meaningful stepwise order to the days of my week.

And while, yes, all of these things can be accomplished digitally, don’t underestimated the power of handwriting information to support the brain’s working memory. Ample research supports this. Thus, even if you use a planner like this to map out your week then misplace it, you’re still more likely to remember and accomplish key tasks than if you don’t use it.

To read more specifics about this weekly planner or to purchase it from Amazon to experiment with, click on the highlighted words or any of the pictures. Full transparency, as an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Only purchase this planner if you believe it may meet your needs.