Ever wonder why your digital calendar still isn’t keeping you organized?In this episode, I’m coming to you straight from my kitchen (yes, while babysitting boiling potatoes 😅) to break down why ADHD brains, and busy brains in general, benefit massively from using a paper planner alongside digital tools.

If you’ve ever felt scattered, late, overwhelmed, or constantly pulled off-task by your phone, this episode will help you understand what’s actually going on inside your brain and what to do about it.

In this episode, we dive into:

✨ Why digital calendars alone often fail ADHD brains

✨ How paper planning reduces distractions and boosts follow-through

✨ The science behind handwriting, memory, and dopamine

✨ Time blindness and how visual planning helps you finally see your capacity

✨ Why structure without rigidity is the key to sustainable organization

✨ How a 90-day planner works WITH your digital tools

✨ Gamification, motivation, and why paper “hits different”

✨ How to use both systems together for calm, focus, and consistency

This episode is for you if:

✔ You rely on Google Calendar but still feel disorganized

✔ You have ADHD or a very busy brain

✔ You’re tired of distractions derailing your day

✔ You want realistic structure, not perfection

✔ You’re craving more focus, clarity, and follow-through

Mentioned in this episode:

📘 Time Magic™ Seasonal Planner – My 90-day analog system designed for ADHD-friendly planning, pattern tracking, and realistic weekly structure.

https://www.jillwright.ca/planner

🔥 Momentum Membership – Weekly accountability, co-working, and planning support for women who want consistency without hustle.

https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership

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Timestamps:

01:10 Why digital calendars aren’t enough

04:20 ADHD and high interruptibility

07:00 How paper reduces overwhelm

10:45 Time blindness & visual planning

13:30 Pattern tracking + dopamine

18:00 How to use digital + paper together

21:40 Final thoughts & call to action

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