I was just diagnosed with ADHD in Jan… at 51 years old. I say do whatever you need to keep the thoughts orderly! I truly believe finding some sort of ‘management’ is half the battle! 🥰
Don't be afraid to change your system when you need to, either. Most ADHDers need to swap periodically and that's okay. Give yourself grace, because the same brain that needs change and newness makes those beautiful little drawings and that's lovely.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 25. I found that I really need to break down tasks and projects to a very granular step-by-step list. Which does seem overkill to a lot of people but it helps me not forget important steps for complex processes and also my brain sees all the individual tasks as their own thing, rather than just the one main task. My biggest thing I’ve learned since learning how to work with and not against ADHD is to do what makes life easier for me and not worry about how that compares to what other people need to do. Easier said than done but always goes better when I do!
Thank you so much for sharing your insight!! I feel the same way about all the nitty gritty steps haha. I love your reminder to not fight against it and just do what works for me ^_^ Thank you again!
I LOOOOVE your ADHD planner. I love it so much I got a little baby planner myself so I could do the same thing. It reminds me of a period of my life last year when I was so completely stressed out and overwhelmed that I did something like this, including details like "walk upstairs" and "brush teeth," "get dressed," "walk downstairs," "eat lunch," etc. Because I just couldn't even think once my day got going. An ADHD friend of mine (who is also a life coach) called it "externalizing your executive function" which was a wonderful way of describing it, and made me feel less embarrassed. It was a kindness to myself to do that thinking ahead of time. I really love your way of doing it. I got a little A6 hobonichi graph notebook because I'm currently addicted to Tomoe River paper lol.
Fellow ADHD-er here, and YES! My planning system (figure out my to-do list in the morning, redo it in Sunsama so it syncs with my calendar and gives me notifications, and then write down what I'm working on in addition to that) would be ridiculously redundant to many people, but it helps me run my business and keep my life (mostly) together, which is all that matters!
For anyone that is super busy at work and need to communicate effectively with your manager how you are accomplishing your tasks and why so there is so much more to do..... This method works really well. Not ADHD, but my Dean was like you should have enough time to do all the things. After presenting him the daily interactions in my day from, emails, meetings... office team, student team I managed, meeting with clubs about their events, reviewing their event activity requests and approving, training clubs on the college rules, setting up travel, helping clubs put in their events, running campus wide student events like movie day with popcorn, welcome back to campus, mid term and finals treats. My days were jammed packed. I barely had time for a lunch let alone a comfort break in the restroom... lol😂😂😂 he finally got it. Oh and I still had to approve the work my student employees did for posters for clubs, putting up and taking down posters❤
Exactly. Not adhd here either but I work a very high demanding job where I got to where different hats each day so writing out the nitty gritty of what I have to do and in which order is necessary for my peace of mind 😅
This is FUNNY! And this is my life BUT I think me and my Dean have undiagnosed ADHD so she does all the things I do all the things and we just exhale at the end of each semester…and do it all over again the next semester.
I never would have guessed that you had ADHD. As an ND brain myself I always thought you were so highly functioning, so organised, so determined and driven, so reliable and consistent; it never occurred to me that you might be struggling with that. Lots of love to you Helen, getting a diagnosis must be such a relief. So much admiration for you.💓
🥹 Thank you so much for all of your compliments & support! I think I have just scraped by mostly but it is very exhausting. Definitely a relief knowing at least the reason haha
That ADHD journal makes complete sense to me. It basically looks like you’ve looked at your cousin to-do list and spread them out into steps. We need the extra help with breaking things down and keeping focused. Congrats on your diagnosis and I really hope you find great support to manage with your ADHD (hope it’s okay to say that ☺️). I personally need a list too, but I know it doesn’t work for everyone. My difference is I can’t have multiple lists in multiple books, but I love how we’re all finding things that work for us. ❤
Omg! I'm so Joyful! I love that your addressing ADHD, as it something l severely struggle with! I love hearing how you're using your planner to address this sensitive issue! Please Please Do more videos on how you deal with ADHD as a whole with everyday life and with planning! Any information or advice you have helps us❤greatly. Your such a beautiful transparent soul, and we all Love you🥹. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!❤❤❤❤
I'm not Helen but I hope I may help as well ☺ For me the most important thing is making all things highly visible. This refers to tasks, time, the passage of time, appointments, etc. You don't have to be an artist, although it helps as we can all see in Helen's beautiful spreads. But making tasks visible on a notepad on my desk and breaking them down into sub-steps, making timers and time visible. Otherwise, everything merges into a ball of confusion in my brain and nothing gets done 😶 Things that vanish visually (like a to do list somewhere in my cell phone) will never get done.
@isomon5441 oh wow this is SO TRUE! Things need to be analog for me, if I'm going to get things done and have success gaining control of each minute/hour/day. Lists in my head or on my phone just don't help me.
I tried your ADHD journal method this week- SO HELPFUL. What a game changer! I have the same issue- ADHD/anxiety, jumping around from task to task getting nothing done. Writing down everything in order helped so much. Thank you for sharing
Fellow ADHD’er here! Love your share on your adhd approach. I would say don’t limit yourself to how much you share. No one thinks you’re a doctor saying what they should do, but that these are working, or may not work for your brain. People will take what they need, and leave what they don’t. I do something very similar. If I see my full to do list in front of me, I hit task paralysis and shut down. So I brain dump in an inbox that I then close so I don’t see it lol each day I list my top three tasks / deadlines for the day then go get more tasks as time allows from my next actions lists. I am going to try your habit of marking when you take breaks. My one thing with my adhd is when I hyper focus, I could go hours and not come up for air. That’s not healthy either. So striving for a few break marks a day in my list, might be good motivation. Thanks for sharing!
As a stay at home mom dealing with serious medical issues (mine and kids), home schooling, gardening, and preparing food according to special dietary needs; this little ADHD planner system is not only helping me be more effective, but has improved my outlook! I can quickly look and see where my time went. Thank you!
Writing down your tasks (emails multiple times) and checking them off also helps give you dopamine when you finish the task each time (which those of us with ADHD struggle with). 👀
Ooh I love your ADHD planner! I'll often write "the next three things" (that I'm going to do) on random post-it notes, etc. but I kind of like the idea of seeing the little successes adding up! I think I would have to be really committed to only writing what I am definitely going to do on this list (save the aspirational to-dos or reminders of things that aren't actionable yet for another location), so it would stay manageable and approachable, and maybe after a while of seeing things getting done, it would build some self-trust and be a positive thing that helps me know I can do things! I just pulled out a Hobonichi Weeks memo notebook to try it out!
I have lists upon lists and post its and notebooks BECAUSE I have adhd and writing and rewriting helps me cope and remember. Having a “today I did” list where I write down all the little things I did helps me feel like I accomplished something vs a to do list where I migrate everything haha
Helen I don't think you should consider your streak broken, because after all you spent 8+ hours each of those days on your feet, STANDING. (And bending, lifting, squatting, stretching and leaning over the table...) If I were beside you, I'd draw in little gold stars on those days, because the total activity on those days went above and beyond what your normal 10k steps do. Consider those Gold Star days and keep the streak going! :)
I hope this isn't offensive but I've been watching your videos since 2018 and you're like the calmest person with ADHD. I know a girl with ADHD and she was all over the place and just very over the top but like u said different people experience it differently.
I use something like your ADHD planner too! I call it my game plan or my OOO list (order of operations). It really does make life so much easier because it puts those details down in a solid way and makes switching from one thing to the next way easier
Oh. My. Word. Your ADHD journal is genius. I need things in order, too. And in repetitive d.e.t.a.i.l - so the idea of rewriting 'emails' each time block is soooo spot on. And in one designated place so I actually remember where I wrote said list in order. I can't wait to try this! OK... back to the video.
I love your ADHD planner and they way you have broken out your tasks makes so much sense to me. So often, managers and peers don't understand that a simple task is comprised of many tasks and it takes much more time to complete it than they think it does! I am responsible for creaitng a specific quarterly report. Written on my to do list as "X Quarterly Report", but in reality it takes 13 steps/different tasks to complete the report, so really the single line item written on my To Do List is actually 13 "to do's"! I'm going to incorporate my own seconday planner that breaks out all the steps/tasks it takes to complete a lot of what I do so that I can show my manager.
10000% relate! I feel a bit silly at times writing everything down but it truly helps me actually get things done haha. Anyways, good luck and I hope this helps!
Great spreads! I love your honesty and genuine thoughts. Life is hard and we are all doing our best. You are such an inspiration to me and I appreciate you sharing and even not sharing. As a content creator it’s hard to remember that it’s okay to not share it all or have emptier spreads/perfect journal. ❤ lots of love girl ❤❤❤❤
As someone who had undiagnosed ADHD till my early 30's, I've tried so many planner systems to keep my life in order, and I've learned that it can be a crapshoot whether one will work 🤣 It can depend not only on our brains, but also the job we have or the season of life we're in. I've currently got a detailed task list for work in a Sterling Ink planner, and then I keep my personal life afloat with my bullet journal and my Todoist app. It's probably the most consistent I've ever been, but it took a lot of trial and error for me to get her, so I love seeing what works for others!
omg I do the adhd list for myself too, I love the aesthetics of planners but the only thing that's ever worked for me was having a small pocket book with todos for each day.
Thank you so much for this video! I've been journaling (and generally writing a lot of notes) and eventually settling with a personalized bullet journal system I was using to adapt to a lot of things changing in my life before I got formally diagnosed with ADHD around 2 years ago and seeing the ways you had several concurrent journals for your needs has been encouraging for my own practice. Here's to hoping your September treats you kindly ahead too!
I love your reading journal. As a writer and a reader, I hate to see people consume books like they are fast food and reduce pages of storytelling to just a star grading system. Your thoughtfulness about everything you do is so inspiring!
I am a fast food book consumer… ~150 books per year. I travel extensively, read books on flights and in hotels, and I often can’t remember many of the books that I’ve read. At any rate, I want to slow it down and commit more to memory. This is an inspiring way to pause between reads and “savor” the story.
I had to laugh at my AuDHD brain because I watched the entire first portion about your awesome ADHD planner and then went - wait - what did I just watch?! And had to rewatch it 😂 I love this idea. I’ve been looking for the right system/notebook to do the to-do list brain dump (like you do in your Hobonichi) so I can then time-block it in my weekly vertical planner (like you do in your ADHD planner). I would love to put those brain dumps in the back blank pages of the planner then just move them to the weekly spread in the order I want to do them, but object (im)permanence means I simply cannot flip back and forth, they both have to be visible at the same time in separate books. I guess I’m not the only one! Thank you so much for sharing!
Hahahaha I tried to keep that snippet short for this reason XD I never thought about object impermanence and its role here. Thank you for sharing this insight!
I love you adhd planner! As an occupational therapy student (soon to be therapist) and fellow neurodivergent,I love seeing alternative methods to stay on task and writing down everything that you do in a day. Especially if it helps you to manage your anxiety and time management. The method you use is a common OT method relating to task analysis and breaking down major tasks into smaller steps to complete, making them achievable. Because all the “small tasks” when put together throughout the day can amount to a lot and sometimes feel unachievable. Allowing for yourself to have smaller achievements and a sense of accomplishment to aid in completing the over-arching activities of the day is important. This is my long winded way of saying that I really appreciate this method and absolutely see its role in your routine, it is not redundant whatsoever. Also you do have the authority to speak about your experience with neurodivergence as you are someone who is neurodivergent, you’re a member of the neurodivergent community and your experience is important, unique and your story to tell. No authority required.
That ADHD planner sounds fabulous to me! I’m going to have to incorporate that into my work planning! Because I don’t like writing/seeing all the details in my daily plan. Thanks so much for sharing that!
Thanks for discussing your ADHD planner, this will be helpful for many of us! I have been trying to find a productivity method that will work for me. For example, Cas from the channel clutterbug has a video called secret ADHD hacks you need now, where she mentions having an A day and B day routine, Jess from the channel How to ADHD has some great videos, sylvia with a plan has some videos about using a 10 day planning method, Diane in Denmark weekly plan self-care videos, where is mentions having four self-care assignments one can choose from for the week, and Gretchen Rubin four quarters method, which is dividing the day into four time blocks like morning, midday, afternoon, and evening.
Hope you won't mind that I took a screenshot to check put some of the folks you mentioned. My life and schedule are really out of control. Finding something to help that would be really great! Thank you!!!
Thank you so much, Helen! It helped me so much. As someone with ADHD I never understood what's truly wrong with me and how to be productive but now I understand, instead of following the crowd, I will hone my ADHD instead
The small task checklists are a great way to get multiple little dopamine hits and stay on track through the day. I get time blindness with tasks so I add an accompanying activity with things to create a stopping point. Example: I watched this during my "Make M's coffee" task. It takes half an hour from grinding the beans to handing him his travel cup. It's a cozy time of day with happy kitties, and the scent of fresh brewed coffee. I easily fall down a rabbit hole of watching happy videos and need everything to have a similar break point so I can naturally move to the next task.
thank you for sharing your adhd planner with us! i have been doing the same thing for years and couldn't really understand why i needed to do it and why it works. it feels validating that someone else with adhd does the same thing. i love the way that you set up your planner and will be doing the same with my to-do lists :)
Thank you for sharing your ADHD planner. Seeing it reminded me of what I did for a bit in my weeks that worked well. Maybe one of these days I"ll see what it is that I have. I have to admit that I went to a couple of school counselors to talk about my reaction to overwhelm/stress... and I didn't really like how they put it. So for now, I'll just keep looking out and trying things to see what will work for me. Thank you for the reminder, maybe this will be enough for something for me to try again. This year has been very hard to use my planners for some reason. :/ Once again, thank you for all that you create and share. 💙
Thank you for sharing the ADHD journal. I used to keep something similar, but in a much larger notebook. I don't know if this is the case for you, but when I write a short list of items, my mind goes into a kind of autopilot in order to get them completed as quickly as possible. Inspired by your notebook, I just repurposed an old pocket Moleskine to create something very much like yours. I started my list by writing down the things I already accomplished for the day and checked each item off. I drew a line underneath and made a list of items, not necessarily related to one another, but ones I could accomplish in a single "session" or "dash." Since my brain always overestimates the amount of time things take, I recorded the time when I started the group and the time I finished. Amazingly, the list of 5 items only took me 15 minutes! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you again for your vulnerability. You reminded me of a strategy I'm excited to get started again.
Oh my gosh, I would live a process video as you work through your to do list process. My therapist is working on that with me. I can’t focus or keep on task because I have so many things on my mind. She wants me to keep a to do list handy and everything that pops up hot it down then go back to the task at hand. I love your system. I am going to try it! I lose sticky notes so maybe this list style would work better for me. Thank you for sharing. I never thought of turning the book sideways!
Holy Cow! Love that idea of the small notebook!! Game changer for me thank u sooo much for sharing! Since going back to work I feel like I’ve been scattered brain syndrome and when I sit down I’m all over the place hours pass and I can’t think of what I’ve accomplished. Thanks for sharing❤
I love your ADHD task list booklet. I did something similar in the blank pages of my Common Planner last year. It worked well, but I think I over complicated it. I had checklist columns for work vs. personal tasks, and date columns for when I logged the task and when I completed it, and a column to indicate the priority level. Mine was more of an ongoing, running list. I might try a technique similar to yours. 🥰
Lately I have found that when i get a bit anxious about the work i need to do and the monthly/weekly layouts arent enough, I have a pocket spiral notebook for writing my daily tasks and planning out the tasks for a particular work/ productivity session
Yay, for finding a system that helps you focus! I have grandchildren (Yes, I'm an old) who have ADHD. It can be rough! I kept wondering what notebook you were using for your ADHD notebook. The answer came when I saw your 2025 line-up in your bullet journal. (I hope Sydney is doing okay) I'm ready for Fall! (Just random observation) I did not shop the Hobonichi drop. And I felt all the FOMO. I did look at certain shops, and if the Weeks cover design I wanted had been available, I would have bought one. (Wallpaper design) I did like a few of the covers, but I reasoned that buying a new cover when I'm not using a Hobonichi in 2025 would be a waste. I hope you have a kick ass week! I am looking forward to seeing your new designs and kits for 2025. I haven't figured out what things I need. I'm trying to be more mindful (and demure, SORRY) about my spending. I need to use what I have and buy a bit less in the coming months. ❤
Oooh your paint palette drawing & dot stickers is so cute!! I love your NY spreads and the ephemera too. I appreciate you sharing your new journal system. It looks helpful. :)
I love your reading journal! I've been wanting to do a reading journal for a long time, but all the ones I had watched were cutting up the printed covers, doing art way being my time/skill, and making all these spreads. They were really pretty, but I don't have the time/energy to give to that and there was no way I'd actually keep up with it. Your reading journal is simple, yet aesthetic, and I could totally see this being the type of journal I could keep doing for all my books. I'm totally gonna take a page out of your book on this one, if you don't mind.
I was diagnosed with ADHD in March, at age 53. For two decades, I’ve been struggling with breaking tasks down into small, manageable pieces, and also just getting things done that I want to get done. I’m going to try out creating an ADHD planner for myself to try to get things done. Thank you for sharing this!
I've gotten out of my reading slump because I adapted how you use your reading journal! Impulsively bought 3 new books to add to my tbr hehe. And you can't even imagine how many of your videos are on replay while I setup my journals or conduct my reading sessions. All of these good habits came back because of you, so thank you :( Wishing you good health always!!
Hi Helen, thank you for sharing every week. Always nice to see some ideas on how to plan and journal decorate. When I hear I say u broke your steps count. I suddenly think of do u check your phone? Sometimes phone like Apple will have that function, so at least you can have an est steps of it. But that one only for if u open that function. Hope you back to routine now! Have a nice long weekend! ❤
Thank you so much Tammy!!! Ohh no no I have the count, but it's under 10,000 steps because I didn't really move those few days :(( Haha but that's okay, we'll survive! I hope you have a great week!
wait your adhd planner is GENIUS though!!! I'm seriously going to start one for my job. I get so distracted by other tasks on my mind and end up with 10 half-completed things. This seems like it would really help, thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much for your honesty and quiet sense of humor., and, of course your spreads... always creative. Love your new planner system ADHD or not, this looks like very useful tool for anyone to stay organized! 😍
HI HELEN!!!! I just love seeing your spreads. I especially liked how you inserted exhibits 1 2 and 3! Hahaha 😂 you are the best. Enjoy your week ahead and have a wonderful September! 🩷💜🩷🥰🥰
Great video! I do the same thing you do with the to do list. I have to write down each step of a task. Like can’t just say wash a load of clothes. I have to say wash, dry, fold, and put away. If I don’t do this the clothes just stay I. The washer or dryer for days. Love the stickers at the top of your reading journal pages. Where can we get it them? Also where did you get your ADHD planner. Thanks.
Aaaaah….need to plan another camping trip! Getting lots of ideas from your different planners, Baby Bear! And yes, the TCMC & RB inks are gorgeous! I’m using day to night mainly now!
Thank you for sharing your ADHD tricks! I honestly will be taking some to try in my life. I have a different version of your ADHD Planner but I love your formatting better.
I keep a very similar nitty gritty task list to manage my ADHD, as well! It helps me so much stay on top of tasking since I essentially have 3 full-time jobs. Question: is there a specific reason why you use your notebook in landscape? I’m always looking for new ways to stay organized and focused. I always look forward to these videos, Helen! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!! Ah that sounds like a lot to handle >.< I hope you are having a relaxing weekend! Just for this specific system, I want to avoid my to-do list task taking multiple lines so it's easy for me to glance and see. Landscape just gives me more writing space!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCoanother perspective on your breaking consistency regarding your steps: you’ve mentioned before that sometimes, routines can hold you back. In this unique case, being in NY, you inadvertently did something different (and successful) from your normal routine. That’s a milestone to celebrate as well! xx Bettina
Its taken 3 days of interruptions but I have finally watched the video! Hooray! lol. I so cannot wait for my cousin next year and use some of your ideas to incorporate into my planning Helen! Love your work! X
So the ADHD journal is the Leuchtturm Pocket A6 Bullet Journal? Is that correct? I am going to try this. I always have an additional large lined post it not in my Hobonichi cousin for all those continuous and re-written lists. I think I will try this instead! Love it.
ooh i love the to do list breakdown, seems like something that's re-prioritized and ordered seems so helpful! feel you on the starting too many things at once and not accomplishing anything 🙃
I love the ADHD journal. I have ADD (no H) and do something similar with my work planner, but I do it because I forget literally everything and need to keep a record of what I need to do and what I have done. I should really try with my personal planner, keep my non work life in vontrol
I’m so glad I found this. Thank you for sharing how you have the little book for your running to do list. I am a manager and do something similar and have considered having a separate small “functional” notebook. Seeing this is so helpful. PS-my hubby is an urban planner! 🥰
I love this ADHD tracker idea. This is a great way to narrow down task to tackle in order of importance. ❤ I also have a similar situation where I'm working on one thing and thinking about a million other things I have to tackle. It is a struggle to stay focused on the current task when that happens. 😅
Nice! You're a fellow "brain" (adhd). For work, I have a notebook where I use a combination of the Ivy Lee method and pomodoro method. It keeps me from getting overwhelmed, since, with adhd, anxiety happens from getting overwhelmed. And we tend to get overwhelmed because of our executive dysfunction and our gift of seeing EVERYTHING all at once 😂. It keeps me from falling into the cursed "time blindness" thing that happens to us. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 💜
Oh Helen! I guess you recently got diagnosed? I got diagnosed 5 yrs ago. I appreciate you explaining how you are adapting your planning to help you be less anxious! I am a coach and I appreciate your message that ADHD is different for each person!
Oh dear sweet girl... I love your loyalty in continuing to share your journaling and bits of your life with us every week. This momma is always worried about you, girl... but I have been for a few years, so I'll be fine as long as you are😊❤ Here I am, 55 years old, and my daughter and I are both convinced that I have some sort of adult onset ADD. I keep thinking, how can my life be out of control like this? I have this wonderful "brain" (my Hobo Weeks) with plenty of space to GET control and make lists! And yet... well, you see how this ends. Anyway, your ADHD planner/journal is SUCH a great idea! I really think I'm going to give it a try. Keeping it simple is KEY, right? Thanks for sharing that; I'll bet it's going to help some of us! Sorry this was so long, but I haven't left a comment in a very long while. Stay safe, take care of YOU, because you're wonderful and deserving, and don't forget it! PS...SO sorry about the BIRDS!! Yikes! 💜(Tracy Boudrie, on FB)💜
Thank you for this! It is interesting by the way. I didn't think of this and will incorporate it into my work planning. I feel like I can breathe now. Can't wait to try this method!!!
Hi, If you'd like, I would love to hear more about the "nitty gritty" of how you build your ADHD list, and its relationship to your list in the cousin. I love what you covered here, it was so interesting and helpful, but would love even more detail of your actual process -- i.e., do you take an item on your main list, determine to work on it, then break it down into all its steps in the ADHD planner? Or do you have multiple topics at a time in a block, etc... Aaaah, so many questions - would LOVE a video just on that process alone from this video. Thanks for all you do, thanks for such a thorough video, it's beautiful and relaxing and inspirational just to see your gorgeous pages. Ok, sorry this is toooooo long. Thank you! 🎉😂🩵🤗
Thank you for admitting you're not an authority on ADHD - so many people aren't humble enough to do that. Sharing what works for you in planning/journal is YOUR authority ☺ and it helps so many of us. Your little book listing tasks in order looks perfect for retaining focus. From an ADHD person to another, I'm very happy to hear you found what works for you. I wish I could follow something like that but it makes my brain super restless over-focusing like that. But listing tasks (and doing them in my own erratic order) definitely has helped me. I never used to list and just held things in my head and that just does not work. I've yet to decide on my reading journal but I think when journal orders arrive I'll be better able to decide. I'm probably being dense but I'm confused how your pocket bullet journal to dos etc are different from how you use the Cousin lists etc. Is it completely different tasks/thoughts or do you find you repeat a lot of notes? tfs sharing your journals, always inspiring! 💛💛
Thank you for your reading journal update. I'm still splitting my nonfiction, but I ❤❤❤ the idea of including articles! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing. I read about 1 hour a day, and I'm not going to be hitting 100 or 200 books. I'm happy if I meet 70, which doubles last year. You do you.😊
I have that Adhd notebook like yours. I’m not the planner type, but I have been doing it lately. I found myself listing the tasks in detail. Yes, it helps. 😅
This is a great idea! I’ve been doing something similar ish. I feel the same way with overwhelm and only getting a little bit of everything done. So I’ve been using AI to tell me what order and how much time to spend on each task. It’s been working really well. 💕
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I know it’s been working really well. I’m always all over the place lots to remember to do ideas flying around in my head. So many tasks all important. I would freeze some days and not do anything or have burn out from over stretching. It’s not perfect but I’m very specific and it gives me a good schedule helps balance mom/family stuff too.
I haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD but sometimes wonder if I struggle with it. I manage several different projects and teams as a C-suite staff person. It’s hard to focus on one thing due to the many things. I LOVE your system and do something similar…but will adopt some of your methods. Please share more if you feel comfortable. This 51 year old woman can lean something. 🥰
I don't have ADHD, but use a little log book. I work by Pomodoro method and have specific things to get done in each block and if I don't see it on paper I tend to forget things. Truth be told I will make a list on anything and have to not lose "the list" -- solution the book; I love a good list. 🤣 BYW, the emoti with the heart at 20:57 is way too cute!!!
Hello! Could you please tell me what journal you use here for your ADHD planner? I have not been diagnosed but when you said you do alot of things but get nothing done, that really resonated with me. I think I would benefit from using a planner in that way and I love the size your using here. Thanks so much for your content. Your videos soothe me. 😊
Honey, you have ALL the authority to talk about ADHD!! I have ADHD and your way of planning helped me cope with my problems for years!
Ahh thank you so much for your kind support and this made me happy to hear!! I'm glad something I did has been helpful haha.
Have a great day
I was just diagnosed with ADHD in Jan… at 51 years old. I say do whatever you need to keep the thoughts orderly! I truly believe finding some sort of ‘management’ is half the battle! 🥰
Thank you for your kind comment Amie, and wishing you the best in figuring things out!!
Don't be afraid to change your system when you need to, either. Most ADHDers need to swap periodically and that's okay. Give yourself grace, because the same brain that needs change and newness makes those beautiful little drawings and that's lovely.
I'm 54 and only realised a few years ago. Welcome to the fun club! 😁
52 here! 🌪️ 🧠
50 here and trying to work through things.. wish I could be as organised as you!! 🩷
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 25. I found that I really need to break down tasks and projects to a very granular step-by-step list. Which does seem overkill to a lot of people but it helps me not forget important steps for complex processes and also my brain sees all the individual tasks as their own thing, rather than just the one main task.
My biggest thing I’ve learned since learning how to work with and not against ADHD is to do what makes life easier for me and not worry about how that compares to what other people need to do. Easier said than done but always goes better when I do!
Thank you so much for sharing your insight!! I feel the same way about all the nitty gritty steps haha.
I love your reminder to not fight against it and just do what works for me ^_^ Thank you again!
I LOOOOVE your ADHD planner. I love it so much I got a little baby planner myself so I could do the same thing. It reminds me of a period of my life last year when I was so completely stressed out and overwhelmed that I did something like this, including details like "walk upstairs" and "brush teeth," "get dressed," "walk downstairs," "eat lunch," etc. Because I just couldn't even think once my day got going. An ADHD friend of mine (who is also a life coach) called it "externalizing your executive function" which was a wonderful way of describing it, and made me feel less embarrassed. It was a kindness to myself to do that thinking ahead of time. I really love your way of doing it. I got a little A6 hobonichi graph notebook because I'm currently addicted to Tomoe River paper lol.
Fellow ADHD-er here, and YES! My planning system (figure out my to-do list in the morning, redo it in Sunsama so it syncs with my calendar and gives me notifications, and then write down what I'm working on in addition to that) would be ridiculously redundant to many people, but it helps me run my business and keep my life (mostly) together, which is all that matters!
Yes! Although I adore my journals, I NEED those digital notifications! 😄
As a person with ADHD that does this level of organization to stay on task this was amazing to see. That brown ink of yours is incredible!
Thank you so much!!! Your comment made me smile ^_^
For anyone that is super busy at work and need to communicate effectively with your manager how you are accomplishing your tasks and why so there is so much more to do..... This method works really well.
Not ADHD, but my Dean was like you should have enough time to do all the things. After presenting him the daily interactions in my day from, emails, meetings... office team, student team I managed, meeting with clubs about their events, reviewing their event activity requests and approving, training clubs on the college rules, setting up travel, helping clubs put in their events, running campus wide student events like movie day with popcorn, welcome back to campus, mid term and finals treats. My days were jammed packed. I barely had time for a lunch let alone a comfort break in the restroom... lol😂😂😂 he finally got it. Oh and I still had to approve the work my student employees did for posters for clubs, putting up and taking down posters❤
Exactly. Not adhd here either but I work a very high demanding job where I got to where different hats each day so writing out the nitty gritty of what I have to do and in which order is necessary for my peace of mind 😅
This is FUNNY! And this is my life BUT I think me and my Dean have undiagnosed ADHD so she does all the things I do all the things and we just exhale at the end of each semester…and do it all over again the next semester.
As a fellow ADHD-er, I LOVE your ADHD planner! Gonna steal this idea because the anxiety and overwhelm is real… 🐿️
I feel like I joined some club! Thank you so much and steal away~
I never would have guessed that you had ADHD. As an ND brain myself I always thought you were so highly functioning, so organised, so determined and driven, so reliable and consistent; it never occurred to me that you might be struggling with that. Lots of love to you Helen, getting a diagnosis must be such a relief. So much admiration for you.💓
🥹 Thank you so much for all of your compliments & support!
I think I have just scraped by mostly but it is very exhausting. Definitely a relief knowing at least the reason haha
That ADHD journal makes complete sense to me. It basically looks like you’ve looked at your cousin to-do list and spread them out into steps. We need the extra help with breaking things down and keeping focused. Congrats on your diagnosis and I really hope you find great support to manage with your ADHD (hope it’s okay to say that ☺️). I personally need a list too, but I know it doesn’t work for everyone. My difference is I can’t have multiple lists in multiple books, but I love how we’re all finding things that work for us. ❤
Yes yes you explained it perfectly!
Thank you so much for your kind support Amy ^_^
Omg! I'm so Joyful! I love that your addressing ADHD, as it something l severely struggle with! I love hearing how you're using your planner to address this sensitive issue! Please Please Do more videos on how you deal with ADHD as a whole with everyday life and with planning! Any information or advice you have helps us❤greatly. Your such a beautiful transparent soul, and we all Love you🥹. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!❤❤❤❤
Ahh thank you so so much for your encouragement!!! Okay okay if I find worthy tips to share, I will sprinkle it in! Thank you again and good luck!
I'm not Helen but I hope I may help as well ☺ For me the most important thing is making all things highly visible. This refers to tasks, time, the passage of time, appointments, etc. You don't have to be an artist, although it helps as we can all see in Helen's beautiful spreads. But making tasks visible on a notepad on my desk and breaking them down into sub-steps, making timers and time visible. Otherwise, everything merges into a ball of confusion in my brain and nothing gets done 😶 Things that vanish visually (like a to do list somewhere in my cell phone) will never get done.
@isomon5441 oh wow this is SO TRUE! Things need to be analog for me, if I'm going to get things done and have success gaining control of each minute/hour/day. Lists in my head or on my phone just don't help me.
I'm Autistic and ADHD, and it definitely creates an interesting experience.
Same! Something will work for a bit and then it's time to find a new way, because I NEED routine but also I self-sabatoge every routine I ever make.
I tried your ADHD journal method this week- SO HELPFUL. What a game changer! I have the same issue- ADHD/anxiety, jumping around from task to task getting nothing done. Writing down everything in order helped so much. Thank you for sharing
Omg this totally made my day!! Cheering for you
Fellow ADHD’er here! Love your share on your adhd approach. I would say don’t limit yourself to how much you share. No one thinks you’re a doctor saying what they should do, but that these are working, or may not work for your brain. People will take what they need, and leave what they don’t.
I do something very similar. If I see my full to do list in front of me, I hit task paralysis and shut down. So I brain dump in an inbox that I then close so I don’t see it lol each day I list my top three tasks / deadlines for the day then go get more tasks as time allows from my next actions lists. I am going to try your habit of marking when you take breaks. My one thing with my adhd is when I hyper focus, I could go hours and not come up for air. That’s not healthy either. So striving for a few break marks a day in my list, might be good motivation. Thanks for sharing!
Ahh thank you so much!! Take what you need and leave what you don't need--I like that ^_^
Wishing you a great week ahead!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo you too! Happy Sunday! 💜
As a stay at home mom dealing with serious medical issues (mine and kids), home schooling, gardening, and preparing food according to special dietary needs; this little ADHD planner system is not only helping me be more effective, but has improved my outlook! I can quickly look and see where my time went. Thank you!
Writing down your tasks (emails multiple times) and checking them off also helps give you dopamine when you finish the task each time (which those of us with ADHD struggle with). 👀
Ooh I love your ADHD planner! I'll often write "the next three things" (that I'm going to do) on random post-it notes, etc. but I kind of like the idea of seeing the little successes adding up! I think I would have to be really committed to only writing what I am definitely going to do on this list (save the aspirational to-dos or reminders of things that aren't actionable yet for another location), so it would stay manageable and approachable, and maybe after a while of seeing things getting done, it would build some self-trust and be a positive thing that helps me know I can do things! I just pulled out a Hobonichi Weeks memo notebook to try it out!
Ohhh I love the ideda of the next 3 things idea too! I think this will work really well together ^_^ Thank you for sharing your insight too!
I have lists upon lists and post its and notebooks BECAUSE I have adhd and writing and rewriting helps me cope and remember. Having a “today I did” list where I write down all the little things I did helps me feel like I accomplished something vs a to do list where I migrate everything haha
I am going to do this. The landscape view looks like a great way to make a list.
This is really great. Love the ADHD planner. I feel so much more relaxed when I can get things to do out of my head.
I love that your emoti with the sardine on its head looks like a pirate - at least to me. It made me smile. 🌻
Helen I don't think you should consider your streak broken, because after all you spent 8+ hours each of those days on your feet, STANDING.
(And bending, lifting, squatting, stretching and leaning over the table...)
If I were beside you, I'd draw in little gold stars on those days, because the total activity on those days went above and beyond what your normal 10k steps do. Consider those Gold Star days and keep the streak going! :)
Omg Carrie!! Thank you so much, I actually LOVE the idea of putting little stars. Thank you so so so much
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo ❤⭐⭐⭐
*happy dance* You're VERY welcome!
I hope this isn't offensive but I've been watching your videos since 2018 and you're like the calmest person with ADHD. I know a girl with ADHD and she was all over the place and just very over the top but like u said different people experience it differently.
I use something like your ADHD planner too! I call it my game plan or my OOO list (order of operations). It really does make life so much easier because it puts those details down in a solid way and makes switching from one thing to the next way easier
ohhh I love that nickname!!!
Oh. My. Word. Your ADHD journal is genius. I need things in order, too. And in repetitive d.e.t.a.i.l - so the idea of rewriting 'emails' each time block is soooo spot on. And in one designated place so I actually remember where I wrote said list in order. I can't wait to try this! OK... back to the video.
Ahh thank you Tricia!!! Hahaha I'm glad you relate and I hope this helps!!
I love your ADHD planner and they way you have broken out your tasks makes so much sense to me. So often, managers and peers don't understand that a simple task is comprised of many tasks and it takes much more time to complete it than they think it does! I am responsible for creaitng a specific quarterly report. Written on my to do list as "X Quarterly Report", but in reality it takes 13 steps/different tasks to complete the report, so really the single line item written on my To Do List is actually 13 "to do's"! I'm going to incorporate my own seconday planner that breaks out all the steps/tasks it takes to complete a lot of what I do so that I can show my manager.
10000% relate! I feel a bit silly at times writing everything down but it truly helps me actually get things done haha.
Anyways, good luck and I hope this helps!
As an ADHDer that keeps failing at using planners, I'm so excited for this video!
Great spreads! I love your honesty and genuine thoughts. Life is hard and we are all doing our best. You are such an inspiration to me and I appreciate you sharing and even not sharing. As a content creator it’s hard to remember that it’s okay to not share it all or have emptier spreads/perfect journal. ❤ lots of love girl ❤❤❤❤
As someone who had undiagnosed ADHD till my early 30's, I've tried so many planner systems to keep my life in order, and I've learned that it can be a crapshoot whether one will work 🤣 It can depend not only on our brains, but also the job we have or the season of life we're in. I've currently got a detailed task list for work in a Sterling Ink planner, and then I keep my personal life afloat with my bullet journal and my Todoist app. It's probably the most consistent I've ever been, but it took a lot of trial and error for me to get her, so I love seeing what works for others!
omg I do the adhd list for myself too, I love the aesthetics of planners but the only thing that's ever worked for me was having a small pocket book with todos for each day.
Thank you so much!! Yess pocket is the perfect size for me
Thank you so much for this video! I've been journaling (and generally writing a lot of notes) and eventually settling with a personalized bullet journal system I was using to adapt to a lot of things changing in my life before I got formally diagnosed with ADHD around 2 years ago and seeing the ways you had several concurrent journals for your needs has been encouraging for my own practice. Here's to hoping your September treats you kindly ahead too!
Omg this made me smile
If you haven't read, ADHD for Smart Ass Women, I highly recommend!!! I use some of her advice daily and it's been life changing. :D Love this video!!!
Thank you so much for the rec!! I have been wanting to read more about it too. Thanks again~
I love your reading journal. As a writer and a reader, I hate to see people consume books like they are fast food and reduce pages of storytelling to just a star grading system. Your thoughtfulness about everything you do is so inspiring!
Ahhh thank you so much!! Sometimes I read books quickly without worrying about retaining things but other times I like to take things sloooowww haha
I am a fast food book consumer… ~150 books per year. I travel extensively, read books on flights and in hotels, and I often can’t remember many of the books that I’ve read. At any rate, I want to slow it down and commit more to memory. This is an inspiring way to pause between reads and “savor” the story.
I thought I was the only one who feels this. I’m a bit slow because I write notes about the book I read. 😅
The shaming of readers that do not have the same relationship to books as you do was really not necessary
I had to laugh at my AuDHD brain because I watched the entire first portion about your awesome ADHD planner and then went - wait - what did I just watch?! And had to rewatch it 😂
I love this idea. I’ve been looking for the right system/notebook to do the to-do list brain dump (like you do in your Hobonichi) so I can then time-block it in my weekly vertical planner (like you do in your ADHD planner). I would love to put those brain dumps in the back blank pages of the planner then just move them to the weekly spread in the order I want to do them, but object (im)permanence means I simply cannot flip back and forth, they both have to be visible at the same time in separate books. I guess I’m not the only one! Thank you so much for sharing!
Hahahaha I tried to keep that snippet short for this reason XD
I never thought about object impermanence and its role here. Thank you for sharing this insight!
I love you adhd planner! As an occupational therapy student (soon to be therapist) and fellow neurodivergent,I love seeing alternative methods to stay on task and writing down everything that you do in a day. Especially if it helps you to manage your anxiety and time management. The method you use is a common OT method relating to task analysis and breaking down major tasks into smaller steps to complete, making them achievable. Because all the “small tasks” when put together throughout the day can amount to a lot and sometimes feel unachievable. Allowing for yourself to have smaller achievements and a sense of accomplishment to aid in completing the over-arching activities of the day is important. This is my long winded way of saying that I really appreciate this method and absolutely see its role in your routine, it is not redundant whatsoever.
Also you do have the authority to speak about your experience with neurodivergence as you are someone who is neurodivergent, you’re a member of the neurodivergent community and your experience is important, unique and your story to tell. No authority required.
That ADHD planner sounds fabulous to me! I’m going to have to incorporate that into my work planning! Because I don’t like writing/seeing all the details in my daily plan. Thanks so much for sharing that!
Ahh yay I hope it works out for you!!!
Thanks for discussing your ADHD planner, this will be helpful for many of us! I have been trying to find a productivity method that will work for me. For example, Cas from the channel clutterbug has a video called secret ADHD hacks you need now, where she mentions having an A day and B day routine, Jess from the channel How to ADHD has some great videos, sylvia with a plan has some videos about using a 10 day planning method, Diane in Denmark weekly plan self-care videos, where is mentions having four self-care assignments one can choose from for the week, and Gretchen Rubin four quarters method, which is dividing the day into four time blocks like morning, midday, afternoon, and evening.
Ooo the A and B routine sounds interesting! Thank you so much for sharing these systems to check out!
Hope you won't mind that I took a screenshot to check put some of the folks you mentioned. My life and schedule are really out of control. Finding something to help that would be really great! Thank you!!!
Welcome to the club! We’re cool in here. Honestly it makes sense with all the anxiety you talk about. I hope knowing this will help you get better.
I love to see your adhd planner, this is extremely similar to how I handle my adhd and so I feel very validated
Hugs friend 🤗🤗🤗 Hope you have a great weekend!
Thank you so much, Helen! It helped me so much. As someone with ADHD I never understood what's truly wrong with me and how to be productive but now I understand, instead of following the crowd, I will hone my ADHD instead
I love the flower doodles in the blue book. Also absolutely love the Mind Wave camping washi. Too cute.
Thank you Marjorie!!! I love it too~
Good morning. It is not safe to be running in the dark by yourself. Stay safe. ❤ Love see your planners. 🥰😍
Thank you!!!! And yes yes it was a poor impulsive decision 🥲🥲 Have a great weekend!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo Thanks and You too sweetheart 🥰
The small task checklists are a great way to get multiple little dopamine hits and stay on track through the day. I get time blindness with tasks so I add an accompanying activity with things to create a stopping point.
Example: I watched this during my "Make M's coffee" task. It takes half an hour from grinding the beans to handing him his travel cup. It's a cozy time of day with happy kitties, and the scent of fresh brewed coffee. I easily fall down a rabbit hole of watching happy videos and need everything to have a similar break point so I can naturally move to the next task.
thank you for sharing your adhd planner with us! i have been doing the same thing for years and couldn't really understand why i needed to do it and why it works. it feels validating that someone else with adhd does the same thing. i love the way that you set up your planner and will be doing the same with my to-do lists :)
Thank you for sharing your ADHD planner. Seeing it reminded me of what I did for a bit in my weeks that worked well. Maybe one of these days I"ll see what it is that I have. I have to admit that I went to a couple of school counselors to talk about my reaction to overwhelm/stress... and I didn't really like how they put it. So for now, I'll just keep looking out and trying things to see what will work for me. Thank you for the reminder, maybe this will be enough for something for me to try again. This year has been very hard to use my planners for some reason. :/
Once again, thank you for all that you create and share. 💙
Thank you for your comment as well!! I hope you are able to find some answers when you are ready
Thank you for sharing the ADHD journal. I used to keep something similar, but in a much larger notebook. I don't know if this is the case for you, but when I write a short list of items, my mind goes into a kind of autopilot in order to get them completed as quickly as possible. Inspired by your notebook, I just repurposed an old pocket Moleskine to create something very much like yours. I started my list by writing down the things I already accomplished for the day and checked each item off. I drew a line underneath and made a list of items, not necessarily related to one another, but ones I could accomplish in a single "session" or "dash." Since my brain always overestimates the amount of time things take, I recorded the time when I started the group and the time I finished. Amazingly, the list of 5 items only took me 15 minutes! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you again for your vulnerability. You reminded me of a strategy I'm excited to get started again.
Oh my gosh, I would live a process video as you work through your to do list process. My therapist is working on that with me. I can’t focus or keep on task because I have so many things on my mind. She wants me to keep a to do list handy and everything that pops up hot it down then go back to the task at hand. I love your system. I am going to try it! I lose sticky notes so maybe this list style would work better for me. Thank you for sharing. I never thought of turning the book sideways!
Omg, I love love love the little emoti with the sardine fish on its head. It’s sweet, funny, adorable, a bit weird, and so you. lol.
Holy Cow! Love that idea of the small notebook!! Game changer for me thank u sooo much for sharing! Since going back to work I feel like I’ve been scattered brain syndrome and when I sit down I’m all over the place hours pass and I can’t think of what I’ve accomplished. Thanks for sharing❤
my pleasure Nikki!! Good luck with work!!
I love your ADHD task list booklet. I did something similar in the blank pages of my Common Planner last year. It worked well, but I think I over complicated it. I had checklist columns for work vs. personal tasks, and date columns for when I logged the task and when I completed it, and a column to indicate the priority level. Mine was more of an ongoing, running list. I might try a technique similar to yours. 🥰
Thank you for sharing Wendy!!! I love this idea!!!
Lately I have found that when i get a bit anxious about the work i need to do and the monthly/weekly layouts arent enough, I have a pocket spiral notebook for writing my daily tasks and planning out the tasks for a particular work/ productivity session
Yay, for finding a system that helps you focus! I have grandchildren (Yes, I'm an old) who have ADHD. It can be rough!
I kept wondering what notebook you were using for your ADHD notebook. The answer came when I saw your 2025 line-up in your bullet journal. (I hope Sydney is doing okay)
I'm ready for Fall! (Just random observation)
I did not shop the Hobonichi drop. And I felt all the FOMO. I did look at certain shops, and if the Weeks cover design I wanted had been available, I would have bought one. (Wallpaper design) I did like a few of the covers, but I reasoned that buying a new cover when I'm not using a Hobonichi in 2025 would be a waste.
I hope you have a kick ass week! I am looking forward to seeing your new designs and kits for 2025. I haven't figured out what things I need. I'm trying to be more mindful (and demure, SORRY) about my spending. I need to use what I have and buy a bit less in the coming months. ❤
Oooh your paint palette drawing & dot stickers is so cute!! I love your NY spreads and the ephemera too. I appreciate you sharing your new journal system. It looks helpful. :)
I love your reading journal! I've been wanting to do a reading journal for a long time, but all the ones I had watched were cutting up the printed covers, doing art way being my time/skill, and making all these spreads. They were really pretty, but I don't have the time/energy to give to that and there was no way I'd actually keep up with it. Your reading journal is simple, yet aesthetic, and I could totally see this being the type of journal I could keep doing for all my books. I'm totally gonna take a page out of your book on this one, if you don't mind.
I was diagnosed with ADHD in March, at age 53. For two decades, I’ve been struggling with breaking tasks down into small, manageable pieces, and also just getting things done that I want to get done. I’m going to try out creating an ADHD planner for myself to try to get things done. Thank you for sharing this!
I've gotten out of my reading slump because I adapted how you use your reading journal! Impulsively bought 3 new books to add to my tbr hehe. And you can't even imagine how many of your videos are on replay while I setup my journals or conduct my reading sessions. All of these good habits came back because of you, so thank you :( Wishing you good health always!!
Omg this made my day!! Thank you for your kind comment Juliana--you made me smile ^_^ Keep reading & journaling!!
I love hearing how your ADHD planner is working for you. Whatever it takes to make life easier to navigate is a bonus.
Hi Helen, thank you for sharing every week. Always nice to see some ideas on how to plan and journal decorate. When I hear I say u broke your steps count. I suddenly think of do u check your phone? Sometimes phone like Apple will have that function, so at least you can have an est steps of it. But that one only for if u open that function. Hope you back to routine now! Have a nice long weekend! ❤
Thank you so much Tammy!!!
Ohh no no I have the count, but it's under 10,000 steps because I didn't really move those few days :(( Haha but that's okay, we'll survive! I hope you have a great week!
wait your adhd planner is GENIUS though!!! I'm seriously going to start one for my job. I get so distracted by other tasks on my mind and end up with 10 half-completed things. This seems like it would really help, thank you for sharing!!
Yayy I really really hope it ends up helping you
I never thought to turn a notebook side ways, so interesting!!
Helen, I love your layouts! Thanks for sharing them with us every month.
Thank you for watching Sandra!!!
Thank you so much for your honesty and quiet sense of humor., and, of course your spreads... always creative. Love your new planner system ADHD or not, this looks like very useful tool for anyone to stay organized! 😍
Thank you Decise!!!! Have a great weekend
HI HELEN!!!! I just love seeing your spreads. I especially liked how you inserted exhibits 1 2 and 3! Hahaha 😂 you are the best. Enjoy your week ahead and have a wonderful September! 🩷💜🩷🥰🥰
Thank you so much lovely Karen!!! Hehehe glad you got a kick out of that~
I really like the landscape idea. This is how I print my assignment for the day at work. Love it ♥️.!
😂😂 the bird story is hilarious.
Great video! I do the same thing you do with the to do list. I have to write down each step of a task. Like can’t just say wash a load of clothes. I have to say wash, dry, fold, and put away. If I don’t do this the clothes just stay I. The washer or dryer for days.
Love the stickers at the top of your reading journal pages. Where can we get it them? Also where did you get your ADHD planner. Thanks.
Thank you so much!! I relate to this a lot--each tasks needs to be broken down!!
This particular one is the Freely Noted notebook, pocket size ^_^
In July, I was diagnosed with Autism and ADHD at 35 and I love your journaling style.
I'm proud of you! Thank you so much
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo thank you and you’re welcome
Happy Cozy Planner Sunday. ❤ Love a good update on all your goodies.
Thank you lovely!!! Have a great Sunday!
Aaaaah….need to plan another camping trip! Getting lots of ideas from your different planners, Baby Bear! And yes, the TCMC & RB inks are gorgeous! I’m using day to night mainly now!
May I ask what planner are you using for the ADHD Planner? I really love the idea!
Thank you for sharing your ADHD tricks! I honestly will be taking some to try in my life. I have a different version of your ADHD Planner but I love your formatting better.
Your handwriting is gorgeous and it pleases me to look at it
I keep a very similar nitty gritty task list to manage my ADHD, as well! It helps me so much stay on top of tasking since I essentially have 3 full-time jobs. Question: is there a specific reason why you use your notebook in landscape? I’m always looking for new ways to stay organized and focused.
I always look forward to these videos, Helen! Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much!! Ah that sounds like a lot to handle >.< I hope you are having a relaxing weekend! Just for this specific system, I want to avoid my to-do list task taking multiple lines so it's easy for me to glance and see. Landscape just gives me more writing space!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCoanother perspective on your breaking consistency regarding your steps: you’ve mentioned before that sometimes, routines can hold you back. In this unique case, being in NY, you inadvertently did something different (and successful) from your normal routine. That’s a milestone to celebrate as well!
xx Bettina
Its taken 3 days of interruptions but I have finally watched the video! Hooray! lol. I so cannot wait for my cousin next year and use some of your ideas to incorporate into my planning Helen! Love your work! X
So the ADHD journal is the Leuchtturm Pocket A6 Bullet Journal? Is that correct? I am going to try this. I always have an additional large lined post it not in my Hobonichi cousin for all those continuous and re-written lists. I think I will try this instead! Love it.
This particular one is the Freely Noted notebook, pocket size ^_^
I hope this works out for you!!!
ooh i love the to do list breakdown, seems like something that's re-prioritized and ordered seems so helpful! feel you on the starting too many things at once and not accomplishing anything 🙃
Exactly!! I'm actually getting things done at my desired pace for once loool
This type of planning works well for me with my OCD.
I love that sardine stamp 🤩 and the run story 😭 you can share whatever you feel comfortable sharing Helen! Sending you all the hugs 💓
Thank you Sam!!! The run felt like a fever dream loool
Much love 🤗🤗
I love the ADHD journal. I have ADD (no H) and do something similar with my work planner, but I do it because I forget literally everything and need to keep a record of what I need to do and what I have done. I should really try with my personal planner, keep my non work life in vontrol
I really enjoy watching your planner videos, thank you!!
What kind of notebook are you using for your ADHD planner?
Thank you Tonya!! This particular one is the Freely Noted notebook, pocket size ^_^
I’m so glad I found this. Thank you for sharing how you have the little book for your running to do list. I am a manager and do something similar and have considered having a separate small “functional” notebook. Seeing this is so helpful. PS-my hubby is an urban planner! 🥰
I love this ADHD tracker idea. This is a great way to narrow down task to tackle in order of importance. ❤ I also have a similar situation where I'm working on one thing and thinking about a million other things I have to tackle. It is a struggle to stay focused on the current task when that happens. 😅
Nice! You're a fellow "brain" (adhd). For work, I have a notebook where I use a combination of the Ivy Lee method and pomodoro method. It keeps me from getting overwhelmed, since, with adhd, anxiety happens from getting overwhelmed. And we tend to get overwhelmed because of our executive dysfunction and our gift of seeing EVERYTHING all at once 😂. It keeps me from falling into the cursed "time blindness" thing that happens to us. Thank you so much for sharing this with us 💜
Ooo I will have to check out the other methods you mentioned!!! Thank you so much
No problem! Take care 💜@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo
Oh my. Your ADHD planner is amazing. I'm going to copy you!
Thank you!! You are welcome to! I hope it comes in handy :)
Oh Helen! I guess you recently got diagnosed? I got diagnosed 5 yrs ago. I appreciate you explaining how you are adapting your planning to help you be less anxious! I am a coach and I appreciate your message that ADHD is different for each person!
Oh dear sweet girl... I love your loyalty in continuing to share your journaling and bits of your life with us every week. This momma is always worried about you, girl... but I have been for a few years, so I'll be fine as long as you are😊❤ Here I am, 55 years old, and my daughter and I are both convinced that I have some sort of adult onset ADD. I keep thinking, how can my life be out of control like this? I have this wonderful "brain" (my Hobo Weeks) with plenty of space to GET control and make lists! And yet... well, you see how this ends. Anyway, your ADHD planner/journal is SUCH a great idea! I really think I'm going to give it a try. Keeping it simple is KEY, right? Thanks for sharing that; I'll bet it's going to help some of us! Sorry this was so long, but I haven't left a comment in a very long while. Stay safe, take care of YOU, because you're wonderful and deserving, and don't forget it!
PS...SO sorry about the BIRDS!! Yikes!
💜(Tracy Boudrie, on FB)💜
I'm here. :) happy Sunday happy hobonichi day
Happy Sunday Stareena!!! I hope you got some good stuff hehe
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo it was a task, but I managed to get some of the things I wanted:) now to wait
Thank you for this! It is interesting by the way. I didn't think of this and will incorporate it into my work planning. I feel like I can breathe now. Can't wait to try this method!!!
These are always so satisfying ☺☺
Hi, If you'd like, I would love to hear more about the "nitty gritty" of how you build your ADHD list, and its relationship to your list in the cousin. I love what you covered here, it was so interesting and helpful, but would love even more detail of your actual process -- i.e., do you take an item on your main list, determine to work on it, then break it down into all its steps in the ADHD planner? Or do you have multiple topics at a time in a block, etc... Aaaah, so many questions - would LOVE a video just on that process alone from this video. Thanks for all you do, thanks for such a thorough video, it's beautiful and relaxing and inspirational just to see your gorgeous pages. Ok, sorry this is toooooo long. Thank you! 🎉😂🩵🤗
That is freaking smart!!!
Thank you for admitting you're not an authority on ADHD - so many people aren't humble enough to do that. Sharing what works for you in planning/journal is YOUR authority ☺ and it helps so many of us.
Your little book listing tasks in order looks perfect for retaining focus. From an ADHD person to another, I'm very happy to hear you found what works for you.
I wish I could follow something like that but it makes my brain super restless over-focusing like that. But listing tasks (and doing them in my own erratic order) definitely has helped me. I never used to list and just held things in my head and that just does not work.
I've yet to decide on my reading journal but I think when journal orders arrive I'll be better able to decide.
I'm probably being dense but I'm confused how your pocket bullet journal to dos etc are different from how you use the Cousin lists etc. Is it completely different tasks/thoughts or do you find you repeat a lot of notes?
tfs sharing your journals, always inspiring! 💛💛
Thank you for your reading journal update. I'm still splitting my nonfiction, but I ❤❤❤ the idea of including articles! Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing. I read about 1 hour a day, and I'm not going to be hitting 100 or 200 books. I'm happy if I meet 70, which doubles last year. You do you.😊
I have that Adhd notebook like yours. I’m not the planner type, but I have been doing it lately. I found myself listing the tasks in detail. Yes, it helps. 😅
This is a great idea! I’ve been doing something similar ish. I feel the same way with overwhelm and only getting a little bit of everything done. So I’ve been using AI to tell me what order and how much time to spend on each task. It’s been working really well. 💕
Oh wow you took it a step further!!!!
@@TheCoffeeMonsterzCo I know it’s been working really well. I’m always all over the place lots to remember to do ideas flying around in my head. So many tasks all important. I would freeze some days and not do anything or have burn out from over stretching. It’s not perfect but I’m very specific and it gives me a good schedule helps balance mom/family stuff too.
I haven’t been diagnosed with ADHD but sometimes wonder if I struggle with it. I manage several different projects and teams as a C-suite staff person. It’s hard to focus on one thing due to the many things. I LOVE your system and do something similar…but will adopt some of your methods. Please share more if you feel comfortable. This 51 year old woman can lean something. 🥰
I don't have ADHD, but use a little log book. I work by Pomodoro method and have specific things to get done in each block and if I don't see it on paper I tend to forget things. Truth be told I will make a list on anything and have to not lose "the list" -- solution the book; I love a good list. 🤣 BYW, the emoti with the heart at 20:57 is way too cute!!!
I LOVE the pomodoro method!!! And thank you so much
I'm so freaking pumped you used the Trader Joe's stickers 🤩
Ooh I also just started reading Tom Lake! Love seeing your journals, lovely as always ☺️🫶
Hello! Could you please tell me what journal you use here for your ADHD planner? I have not been diagnosed but when you said you do alot of things but get nothing done, that really resonated with me. I think I would benefit from using a planner in that way and I love the size your using here. Thanks so much for your content. Your videos soothe me. 😊
This particular one is the Freely Noted notebook, pocket size ^_^
I hope that this comes in handy & helps you! Thank you Tracey!!