Dive into this powerful episode where I expose the hidden cost of relying on your ADHD brain as your only storage system and share the life-changing “second brain” method that frees your mind for creativity and focus. If you’ve ever had amazing ideas disappear into thin air, struggled to keep track of important details, or felt mentally exhausted from trying to remember everything, this episode will completely transform how you handle information and unlock your brain’s true potential.
What you’ll learn:
- Why forgetting things costs you time, money, brain power, energy, and self-esteem
- The “second brain” concept: creating external systems to hold your information
- How to choose between digital, analog, and hybrid organization systems
- Understanding how ADHD executive function affects information management
- The “do it now” capture method: building habits that stick
- How to transform overwhelming information into manageable systems
- Simple tools for capturing ideas, tasks, and important details
- Why search functionality is crucial for ADHD brains
- How to create collaboration systems that keep everyone informed
- Goal-setting strategies using the 12-week year approach
- Mind mapping techniques for project planning and creative thinking
- Regular review systems that prevent information overload
Tools I Use and Recommend:
- Digital options: Evernote, Notion, Trello, Google Keep
- Analog solutions: paper planners, notebooks, index cards, whiteboards
- Hybrid approaches: digital reminders with paper planning
- The 10-minute rule: tackle any organizational task without overwhelm
- SMART goals framework for clear, actionable objectives
- Mind mapping for visual project breakdown
- Recurring reminders and automation systems
- Cloud storage and backup solutions
- Task templates for repeated activities
- Time blocking for planning and review sessions
- “Building a Second Brain” by Tiago Forte methodology
- The 12 Week Year system for goal achievement
“Your mind is for having ideas, not for holding them.” – David Allen
From Mental Chaos to Clear Thinking
Learn why your ADHD brain gets overwhelmed by information overload and how to work WITH its wiring instead of against it. I share practical strategies from years of coaching ADHD adults who’ve learned to feel confident and organized with their information systems, projects, and goals—even during busy seasons.
Resources:
- Free Second Brain Workbook: http://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/workbook2025
- Learn more about private coaching: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services/
- Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/
- Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/
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This episode is essential for anyone with ADHD who struggles with forgetfulness, feels overwhelmed by mental clutter, or wants to feel more in control of their information and goals. Remember: your forgetfulness isn’t a character flaw—you just need external systems that work with your unique ADHD wiring.
Share in the comments: What’s one area of information management you could organize using these simple systems today? Let’s transform mental chaos into lasting clarity together!
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