Name
Name
Best for
Friction level
What it hides
What it surfaces
Example use case
ADHD risk
Notes
Checklist
What it hides
Decision-making during repeated workflows
What it surfaces
The next fixed step in a known sequence
Example use case
Pack a bag, publish a page, or run a launch checklist
ADHD risk
It fails when the work is ambiguous or emotional
Notes
Good for repeatable routines, weak for messy planning
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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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