I wanted to start by saying thank you to ADHDManagement.com for their commitment to our community of ADHDers.
My adult life as an ADHDer has been made easier by incorporating a combination of specific apps into my personal multi-pronged ADHD management approach.
My overall goal is to further the ADHD community as a whole, so I have handpicked 6 apps that focus on a specific problem or hurdle that we face as ADHDers.
*ADHDApps Tip: Don’t overload yourself right away with all these apps. Just like with all things ADHD, you must strike your proper balance.
- Remembering: Evernote
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The motto for Evernote is “Remember Everything.” And while that might be a stretch, the awesome (in the literal definition) ability of this app will allow you to remember and organize all your thoughts and ideas, really all aspects of your life. Evernote is so popular that you have probably seen ads for it, or you know someone who uses it. I use it everyday, in many different ways; The sky is the limit with this very innovative app and your ADHD. - Managing Daily Tasks: HomeRoutines
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HomeRoutines is the ultimate To Do List/Timer/Scheduler/Reminder/so much more/ that I can’t even go in to it! Made by a great indie couple from NZ, this app is the foundation of my entire day and week. Using this app, I personally have been able to change the way I get through every day of my life. There is a whole online community dedicated to this app, so get inspired by this one!
*ADHDApps Tip: If you need a bump of encouragement, click on the “Accomplishments” button to display every To Do you have accomplished. - Planning: MindNode
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MindNode really lets you get into a project and tap into your ADHD instead of just letting it get in the way. I am a big picture person and, to that end, MindNode is truly a powerful tool to outline projects and then start to fill in the details. I just wrote this blogpost in MindNode! - Understanding Ourselves: Momento
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This journaling app not only allows you to document your daily life, allowing for tracking mood, taking pictures, and like 12 other things, but Momento also pulls feeds from your Facebook, Twitter, etc., and gives you the overall picture.
*ADHDApps Tip: Take pictures of your meds directly before you take them, and you will have an automatic medical record that is much more accurate then your memory. - Nutrition/Exercise: Calorie Count
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I love Calorie Count because it allows me to track my water intake, my food intake and any exercise (even playing around with the kids!) For ADHDers exercise and nutrition are extremely important, and this gives you a solid way to track your day to day. *This app is almost identical to MyFitnessPal so if you use MFP, keep using it!
*ADHDApps Tip: Don’t let yourself get too discouraged if you miss a few days or even a week. Focus on consistency, but don’t let your brain throw this effort in the trash. Just keep pluckin’, we are good at that! - Anti-Overwhelm: Koi Pond
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This is my anti-overwhelm app and exactly what it sounds like: a pond in which you control the ripples and fish with your fingers. You will get lost in it, and just calm down with a breathing exercise or two. I personally love Koi Pond because it allows me to relax in any situation where there is a lot of distraction or when I need an ADHD “timeout”.
*ADHDApps Tip: When anxious, grab headphones and a corner; turn this app on and just focus on the water.
Have a wonderful day!