In this episode of Capture The Chaos, Brittnie opens up about her personal journey of becoming a consistent planner user, despite struggling with ADHD. She shares the exact steps she took to turn planning from a distant goal into an everyday habit, offering practical advice for anyone who’s ever bought a planner and then promptly forgotten about it.
From making the planner fun with colorful pens and sticky notes to focusing on just three priorities each day, Brittnie reveals how she tricked her brain into enjoying planning. She discusses how keeping your planner visible all day, setting reminders, and having an ADHD-friendly backup plan can help you stay on track. Plus, she talks about the power of checking in at the end of the day and offering yourself grace when things don’t go as planned.
If you’ve ever struggled with staying organized due to ADHD or a busy life, this episode is packed with tips to help you make planning work for you. Brittnie also shares how the Capture the Chaos Planner has helped her balance work, family, and everything in between, with features like time-blocking, content planning, and space for creating daily routines.
Key Takeaways:
- How to make planning fun and personal, even if your brain resists it.
- The power of narrowing down your daily to-dos to just three priorities.
- Practical tips like leaving your planner open all day and setting reminders to stay on top of things.
- A flexible backup plan for when life gets in the way of your planning.
Resources & Links:
- Grab your Morning Routine Builder
- Get the Capture the Chaos Planner to help you stay organized and in control of your time. Use code CHAOS15 for 15% off your order
- Follow me on Instagram for more time management and planning tips or to just say hello!
Let’s Connect! Loved this episode? Screenshot it, share it on Instagram, and tag me @brittnierenee_co or @capturethechaosplanner so I can cheer you on! And if this episode helped you, please take a minute to leave a review—it helps more overwhelmed moms find their way to a little more balance.
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