Why Your ADHD Brain Needs a Paper Planner (Even with Google Cal)
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Why Your ADHD Brain Needs a Paper Planner (Even with Google Cal)
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Ever wonder why your digital calendar still isn’t keeping you organized?In this episode, I’m coming to you straight from my kitchen (yes, while babysitting boiling potatoes 😅) to break down why ADHD brains, and busy brains in general, benefit massively from using a paper planner alongside digital tools.
If you’ve ever felt scattered, late, overwhelmed, or constantly pulled off-task by your phone, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on inside your brain and what to do about it.
In this episode, we dive into:
✨ Why digital calendars alone often fail ADHD brains
✨ How paper planning reduces distractions and boosts follow-through
✨ The science behind handwriting, memory, and dopamine
✨ Time blindness and how visual planning helps you finally see your capacity
✨ Why structure without rigidity is the key to sustainable organization
✨ How a 90-day planner works WITH your digital tools
✨ Gamification, motivation, and why paper “hits different”
✨ How to use both systems together for calm, focus, and consistency
This episode is for you if:
✔ You rely on Google Calendar but still feel disorganized
✔ You have ADHD or a very busy brain
✔ You’re tired of distractions derailing your day
✔ You want realistic structure, not perfection
✔ You’re craving more focus, clarity, and follow-through
Mentioned in this episode:
📘 Time Magic™ Seasonal Planner – My 90-day analog system designed for ADHD-friendly planning, pattern tracking, and realistic weekly structure.
https://www.jillwright.ca/planner
🔥 Momentum Membership – Weekly accountability, co-working, and planning support for women who want consistency without hustle.
https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership
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Timestamps:
01:10 Why digital calendars aren’t enough
04:20 ADHD and high interruptibility
07:00 How paper reduces overwhelm
10:45 Time blindness & visual planning
13:30 Pattern tracking + dopamine
18:00 How to use digital + paper together
21:40 Final thoughts & call to action
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