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Organizing my ADHD Brain & Life
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items I was diagnosed with ADHD at age 41 and am finally finding resources that help me thrive!
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Organization Tools I Use Daily
ADHD-Supporting Apps
ADHD Booklist
Organization Tools I Use Daily
Actual, physical tools that I use to help with day-to-day executive functioning tasks
This planner fits in my purse while also being comprehensive enough to organize my life! I have been using it for over 4 months now, which is an ADHD win!
Clever Fox Planner PRO Hourly (6AM-9PM Schedule)
Helps me organize all my daily meds/supplements/etc -- I pull out the container for the next day before bed and I'm never confused about what I have or haven't taken!
Weekly Pill Organizer 7 Day 2 Times a Day, Sukuos
Without zipper bags, my purse would be a useless black hole. Thankfully Megan makes the most adorable and durable bags and pouches around - gift them to yourself or a friend!
ShopNeedleBright - Etsy
ADHD-Supporting Apps
Digital tools that supplement where ADHD finds me struggling
Do you also forget to hydrate? Let this cute llama & friends remind you!
Waterllama: Water tracker app & drink water reminder
I love this habit tracker created by people with ADHD. It's easy to use & doesn't make you feel bad if you miss a day (or a few)!
Polar Habits ❄️
Whether I need help calming my brain to fall asleep or a few minutes of peace in a day of overstimulation, this app is my go-to.
Insight Timer - #1 Free Meditation App for Sleep, Relax & More
ADHD Booklist
Recommended books for newly diagnosed or struggling ADHD-ers.
What a revelation this book has been, learning that care tasks are morally neutral and I'm not a bad person because I don't clean according to a set schedule! This book has allowed me to both learn strategies and give myself grace.
How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to ...
This was the first book on ADHD I bought after my diagnosis. Of course, it took me a while to read it, but the gentle approach and many examples of how others conceptualize their ADHD were a wonderful starting point for me!
Your Brain's Not Broken: Rosier, Tamara PhD
Fellow ADHD-er Lacy Lovell created this simple tool to start the day with gratitude and reflection, followed by making a proactive to-do list for the day. I'm enjoying the practice so much!
Daily Gratitude and To-Do List: Start Your Day