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“The Emergent Task Planner by David ‘Sri’ Seah (and his virtual co-working group) provides the external scaffolding I need to build a successful career despite attention difficulties, including both inattentiveness and hyperfocus that cost me time. It’s colorful, and there are stickers!” - Melanie There are lots of free printables on the website. It’s loaded with affirmations, self-care tips, and assorted reminders. Couldn’t function without it.” - Stacey, Ohio It naturally brings your focus to what needs to be done in the most organized way possible. “ Planner Pads is hands down the best planner around for ADHD. Plus, it comes with a short series of tutorials explaining how to use it.” - Jen “I love the Seeing My Time planner because it turns the abstract idea of time into a tangible, highly visible tool I can interact with. It stands out on my desk so that I remember to use it, too.” - An ADDitude Reader, Texas It’s really eye-catching and makes me want to open it. “ The Happy Planner is my favorite! It comes in bold, bright colors and designs with a theme that you get to choose. Leave your product reviews in the Comments section! Best Journals & Planners for ADHD Brains In 2023, we asked ADDitude readers to share their favorite paper planners, and they delivered, below.
Simple note pads pair well with a need for simplicity, and printable PDFs are budget friendly. Perfectionists gravitate toward undated and customizable calendars. Some creative thinkers prefer bullet journals and two-page spreads with space for notes. Physical journals and planners work for many ADDitude readers, 61% of whom said they prefer paper over digital tools. When your to-do list becomes just another beast to avoid, it’s time to find a system that speaks to your ADHD brain.