More order and peace with ADHD apps?
What do I have to do before the end of the week? How do I train regularly? How do I organize my many thoughts? Questions upon questions. Apps can help. We present you with five favorites.
Mind Note - simple mind mapping for order in your head
People with ADHD often experience brain overload, making it difficult to concentrate on a single task for extended periods. This can have a detrimental impact on the individual's psychological, academic, and professional well-being.
MindNode allows users to clearly visualize their thoughts (as mind maps ). This supports both idea generation and implementation. People with ADHD often have a visual-spatial learning style. They therefore find the tree-like structure of a mind map very organized and informative. As usual, you start at the center, with a main idea. Then you slowly work your way toward more complex thoughts and more details.
The app also supports images, links, and notes. However, it is only available for Apple devices . An alternative for Android smartphones: Nice Mind Map .
Asana - Organize projects clearly
This project management tool helps organize and prioritize tasks by breaking them down into smaller, manageable chunks . It's free and promotes both individual and team collaboration through clear workflows and task tracking.
Asana makes it easier to set and track goals by visualizing project milestones. Users can share tasks, assign them to other collaborators, and easily track project progress.
Available for both Apple and Android devices.
Todoist - See if your routines work
Todoist, an efficient habit tracker, allows you to create priority to-do lists and maintain mental order with reminders for upcoming tasks/goals.
The Quick Add feature supports setting daily or weekly goals and developing a personal routine, such as fitness or reading. Particularly valuable is the ability to track your progress through a progress bar . This shows what has already been accomplished and what is still pending.
Todoist promotes integration with other cloud-based apps for efficient task distribution, meaning seamless transition between applications.
As an intuitive organizational app, Todoist is ideal for adults and teenagers with ADHD to bring structure into their lives.
Available for Apple and Android devices
Sleep Cycle - Tracking sleep health
Many people diagnosed with ADHD struggle with irregular sleep patterns. They tend to sleep too much or too little at night. Furthermore , sleep quality is often poorer than in neurotypical individuals . About 70 percent of adults with ADHD are thought to suffer from sleep deprivation.
Sleep Cycle offers a solution by helping you reset your sleep cycles. The app automatically tracks your sleep patterns by recording and analyzing sounds like coughing and snoring. Advanced learning algorithms then analyze your personal sleep pattern, and the app presents the results in clear data and charts.
Sleep Cycle also monitors your movements while you sleep and ensures you wake up gently at the optimal moment, usually during a light sleep phase.
Available for Apple and Android devices
Focus Lane - by ADHD sufferers for ADHD sufferers
Focus Lane was developed by people with ADHD for those affected. The app therefore offers a holistic approach to managing neurodiversity. This includes training in targeted focus , support with task organization, setting reminders, and professional to-do list management.
Focus Lane also provides users with a platform where they can network, share experiences, and offer support.
The app was tested during 150 days of research before its release; 20,000 users with ADHD participated and subsequently submitted their suggestions for improvement.
Available for Apple and Android devices
