Name
Name
Best for
Friction level
What it hides
What it surfaces
Example use case
ADHD risk
Notes
Externalized ADHD planner
What it hides
The full backlog until it is needed
What it surfaces
Today's intention and one calm next step
Example use case
Dump everything, let Ori hold the rest, then work from one next action
ADHD risk
It depends on trust that hidden tasks are still captured
Notes
Best when the system stores the backlog but does not keep showing it
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ADHD-Friendly Planning Methods Compared
ADHD planning often fails when the tool asks for executive function before it gives any relief. This list compares common planning methods by what they hide, what they surface, and where they can backfire for ADHD adults. One Thing at a Time is an ADHD planner built around a simple idea: the full pile can exist without staying in your face. You can brain dump everything, let Ori hold the backlog, and work from one calm next step. Useful follow-up pages:
ADHD planner: ADHD planner
ADHD brain dump template: ADHD brain dump template
Body doubling for ADHD: Body doubling for ADHD
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