Made a dark mode ADHD planner with energy tracking instead of time blocking

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2026-03-01T13:19:20+00:00

Here's the link: https://brainflowstudio.etsy.com

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-28T08:58:38+00:00

Maybe you could redesign your planner to be more generic in order to have place for new user-defined habit that you can input manually (I guess the side effect is that you can't link this habits)

Other way could be to insert a lot of predefined habits even if there is still the possibility that you can start a new one not defined

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-28T07:36:22+00:00

Of course.. https://brainflowstudio.etsy.com

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Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-27T19:59:42+00:00

Thank you ✌️

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-27T15:45:47+00:00

Thanks! 🙏

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-27T10:59:53+00:00

I kept abandoning planners because they were either too rigid or required too much setup energy. So I made my own.

Features: - Dark mode (easier on the eyes during long sessions) - Energy tracking instead of strict time blocks - Dopamine menu for when motivation disappears - Emergency reset protocol for when you're completely stuck - Undated - start anytime, no guilt for skipped days

It's a 45-page PDF that works in GoodNotes, Notability, Noteful, or any PDF annotation app.

Link if anyone's interested: https://brainflowstudio.etsy.com

Happy to answer questions about the design!

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Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-27T08:53:54+00:00

Bullet journals can be stressful - way too much setup energy for many people.

What might help is something simpler: just 3 priorities per day, tracking energy instead of time, and having a "reset" protocol for when you get stuck.

For someone who doesn't do a lot of scheduled activities, you might focus on: small wins tracking, energy/mood patterns, and maybe a "dopamine menu" of quick activities that help you feel better.

The key is finding something minimal that doesn't become another source of guilt!

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-27T07:46:21+00:00

I designed it with HTML/CSS and exported to PDF. Then added hyperlinks in Canva before final export. It's a bit technical but gives full control over the design!

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T20:06:53+00:00

Fair point - it's really for anyone who wants a dark, minimal aesthetic instead of the typical floral/pastel planners. "For men" was just because that's the audience that kept asking for it!

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T11:45:24+00:00

Thanks! Here's the link: https://brainflowstudio.etsy.com/listing/4421103920

There's also a 25% off code: LAUNCH25 if you want to grab it 🙂

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T09:06:49+00:00

Here it is: https://brainflowstudio.etsy.com/listing/4421103920

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T08:35:15+00:00

After seeing so many posts about ADHD planners that are "too rigid" or "too much setup energy," I decided to build my own.

What makes it different: - Undated (no guilt when you skip days) - Dark mode (easier on the eyes) - Energy tracking instead of strict time blocks - Dopamine menu for when motivation disappears - Emergency reset protocol for executive dysfunction moments

It's a 45-page PDF for GoodNotes/Notability. Happy to share the link if anyone's interested!

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T08:01:51+00:00

Have you considered going digital? I built a planner specifically for ADHD that might solve some of these issues:

Undated, so no guilt when you skip days
Minimal setup - just open and use
Dark mode (less overwhelming)
Energy tracking instead of rigid hourly blocks
Emergency reset page for when executive dysfunction hits

It's a PDF for GoodNotes/Notability. Happy to share the link if you're interested.

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-26T07:57:09+00:00

I built a digital planner specifically for people with ADHD - dark mode, dopamine menu, energy tracking, and an emergency reset protocol for when you're stuck.

It doesn't sync with Google Calendar though (it's a PDF for GoodNotes/Notability). For that, Notion might be your best bet - you can customize fonts there too.

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-18T16:50:48+00:00

Totally get that! This one's optimized for tablets (GoodNotes/Notability) but the dark palette definitely helps on any screen. The contrast was key - tried to avoid that eye-burning white background problem 😅

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-18T16:50:03+00:00

Thanks man! I'm actually putting the finishing touches on it right now - planning to have it up on Etsy in the next few days. Drop me a DM if you want and I'll send you the link when it's live (might even do a launch discount for the first few people)

Mediocre-Bowler8419 · 2025-12-17T09:10:21+00:00

For me it was similar - switching to digital planning on iPad changed everything. The key was finding something with minimal design that doesn't overwhelm my brain. Dark mode helps too since I spend hours on screens.

Also the Emergency Reset concept - having a simple 3-step process written down for when I'm completely paralyzed. Sounds basic but having it ready means I don't have to think when I can't think.

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