Join me in this in-depth episode where I share my complete time management system. If you’ve ever thought “I just can’t follow a calendar” or felt constantly behind despite your best efforts, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you through the exact tools and strategies that helped me transform from “always the late friend” to someone who effectively manages multiple businesses, family life, and personal projects.
What you’ll learn:
- Why I struggled with time management for years and what finally clicked
- The truth about to-do lists and why they might not be working for you
- How Google Calendar and paper planners can work together in harmony
- My “Now & Not Now” system for getting tasks out of your head
- Why time blocking feels restrictive at first (and how to make it feel freeing)
- The importance of “white space” in your calendar
- Why you resist doing things you’ve scheduled (it’s not laziness!)
- How to create simple routines that reduce decision fatigue
Tools I Use and Recommend:
- Google Calendar with phone widget
- TUL desk planner system
- Acuity Scheduling (or Calendly as a free alternative)
- Trello for project management
- Time Timer and other visual timers
- Post-its, notebooks, and voice notes for quick capture
“You cannot fit what’s important to you into the cracks of time that you have.” – Mande John
Mind Management vs. Task Management
Learn why simply trying harder doesn’t work, and how understanding your thinking patterns is the missing piece for many with ADHD. I share personal examples of procrastination and how coaching helped me uncover the real barriers to getting things done.
Resources:
- Free Time Management Action Sheet: learntothrivewithadhd.com/time
- Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/
- Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/
- LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/learntothrivewithadhd
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/
This episode is essential for anyone with ADHD who feels they’re leaving their potential on the table because of poor time management. Remember: you don’t have to implement everything at once – just start somewhere.
Share in the comments: What one tool or concept from this episode will you try this week?
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