Guide To Choosing An ADHD Planner

Which type of planner do you prefer? Electronic _______ Paper _______

If you said “electronic” then skip to the electronic section below. If you said “paper” then skip to the paper section below.

Electronic Planner Questions

Do you want to be able to print out your tasks or calendar? ____Yes ____No

Which type of To Do list do you want to see? (Choose all that apply)

___ Daily ___Weekly ____ Monthly

What devices do you use? (Choose all that apply) __Computer ___Tablet ___ Smartphone Which operating system do you use? ___Android ___Apple Do you need to sync with family memebers’ calendars?

___ Yes ___ No

Do you want to be able to attach other documents? ___ Yes ___ No

Paper Planner Questions Which format do you prefer?

_____ Month-at-a-glance view _____ Week-at-a-glance view ____One day at a time

What type of binding do you prefer? ____Spiral Bound ____ Ring Bound ____ Zipper binder

Which type of To Do list do you want to see? (Choose all that apply)

___ Daily ___Weekly ____ Monthly

Which size works best for you? ___Wall Calendar __Pocket size ____Regular _____8½ x 11 Would you like time slots to schedule hourly meetings and appointments?

___Yes ____No

Do you want pockets to hold items such as wallet or cell phone? ___Yes ____No

Planning Recommendations

There are many choices in planners. These were chosen because they were designed and/or have features that work well for anyone with ADHD. These were chosen not because we get a commission because we don’t. Whether you buy these or not does not affect us.

Electronic Planner Recommendations

Program Multiple Devices Ability to Print Android Apple To Do List Type Multiple Users

Google Calendar No Day/Week/Month

Toodledo Some Day/Week/Month

ToDoIst No Day/Week/Month

ToDoIst is only a to do list program. It does not include a calendar

Nozbe Through Apps Day/Week/Month

Nozbe interfaces with Evernote, Dropbox, and multiple other apps. That is how you can print.

Trello No Day/Week/Month

Trello does not have a calendar. It does use cards that allows you to move tasks between working, done, etc.

Workflowy No Day/Week/Month

Workflowy is very free flow in how you use it. You customize it to how your brain works.

Planner Pads No Day/Week/Month

Paper Planner Recommendations

Program Size Week View Day View Month View To Do List Type Binding Pockets

SmartPlanner 5.5 x 8.5 - Lite

Medium Day/Week/Month

SmartPlanner 5.5 x 8.5

Medium Day/Week/Month

Special Features: SmartPlanner includes a notepad with the planner

SmartPlanner 8½x11 Large Day/Week/Month

Special Features: SmartPlanner includes a notepad with the planner Planner Pages 8½x11 Large Day/Week/Month