About Weekly Planner
A realistic planning tool designed for ADHD needs, built with research-backed principles and user-centered design.
The Problem
Most planning tools assume you'll follow through perfectly. They don't account for:
- Variable energy levels throughout the week
- Unexpected interruptions and life events
- The mental load of constant rescheduling
- Executive function challenges in ADHD
This leads to planning guilt, burnout, and abandoned systems.
Our Approach
We build planning tools that work with human nature, not against it:
- Realistic expectations - Low-energy days are planned for
- Flexible frameworks - Adapt to your specific energy patterns
- Research-backed - Drawing from ADHD executive function research
- User-centered - Designed by people who understand ADHD
Core Principles
Every feature is guided by these principles:
- Progress over perfection - Small wins build momentum
- Self-compassion first - Planning should reduce stress, not add it
- Flexibility within structure - Freedom to adapt while staying on track
- Evidence-based design - Research informs every decision
Research Foundation
Our approach draws from established research:
- Russell Barkley - Executive function model of ADHD
- Time blocking studies - Structured flexibility research
- Implementation intentions - Environmental cue strategies
- ADHD coaching research - Weekly planning over daily tracking
Development Philosophy
We believe in:
- Ship early, iterate often - Real user feedback over speculation
- Privacy by design - Your data belongs to you
- Accessibility first - Planning tools should work for everyone
- Ethical monetization - Fair pricing with generous trials
Join the Community
Help shape the future of ADHD planning:
- Beta testing - Try new features early
- Feedback - Your input drives development
- Community - Connect with others on similar journeys
- Research - Help advance ADHD planning understanding
Important Notes
- Not medical advice - This is planning software, not therapy
- ADHD positioning - We use "ADHD" to describe planning needs, not diagnose
- Works for everyone - The strategies help anyone with unpredictable schedules
- Early stage - We're learning and evolving based on user feedback
Weekly Planner is an independent project focused on making planning more accessible and less stressful for people with ADHD.