Contents

Apps

• Time Management
  • To-do Lists
  • Projects
  • Chores
• Block Distractions
• Visual Calendars
• Sounds for Focus
• Task Management
• Health
• Notetaking

Content Creators

• YouTube
• TikTok
• Books
• Websites
• Podcasts

Communities

• Subreddits
• Discord Servers

Other

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Apps

Symbol	Title	Description
✔️	Free	Completely free / opensource
💠	Freemium	Free, but some features are paid
💲	Paid	Most if not all features are paid
❓	Untested	Apps which have been recommended, but the repo owner has not tested
⌚	Works on Watch	Apps which work on watchOS/gearOS

Time Management

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
ActivityWatch	Automatically track time on your devices		✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️
Flipd	Productivity, time tracker	💠	💠
TomatoTimer	An easy to use Pomodoro Technique Timer						✔️
Focus Keeper	Productive Timer: Work & Study	💠	💠					✔️
Windows Clock	Timers, focus sessions, alarms and more			✔️
Focus - Productivity Timer	To-Do Lists, Time Tracker	💠⌚
Pomotroid	A simple, configurable and visually pleasing Pomodoro timer.			✔️
Bullet Journal	Companion to the Bullet Journal method	💲	💲					✔️

Block Distractions

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Opal	Measure your focus, block distractions, automate your days and so much more.	💠			💠		💠
Freedom	Limit & Block Distracting Apps	💠	💠	💠	💠		💠
RescueTime	Take back control of your time			💠	💠
Momentum	Turn your potential into progress with a beautifully simple start page.						💠
Forest	Stay focused, be present	💠⌚	💠				💠
SelfControl	Helps you avoid distracting websites				✔️
Cold Turkey	Block websites, games and applications to boost your productivity.			💠	💠
Go F*cking Work	Uses profanity for extra motivation (18+).						✔️
Just Focus	Block distracting websites						✔️

Visual Calendars

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
TimeBloc	Time Block & Schedule Planner	💠	💠
Structured	Visual Calendar & To-Do List	💠⌚			💠
PiCal	Visual ADHD Day Planner	💠⌚
Tiimo	Schedule, focus & to-do	💠⌚	💠⌚					💠
Calendar Timeline	Visual timeline for Apple Watch	💲⌚

Sounds for Focus

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
ADHD White Noise + Brown, Pink	ADHD noise for work and sleep	✔️	✔️
Brain.fm	Brainwave Music, Improve Focus	💲	💲					💲
Endel: Focus, Sleep, Relax	Nature sounds, noise, beats	💲⌚	💲⌚		💲			💲
Focus@will	Scientifically optimized music to help you focus	💲	💲	💲				💲
Rainy Mood	Focus, Relax, and Sleep	💲	💲					✔️
myNoise	Focus • Relax • Sleep							✔️
SomaFM	Listener-supported, commercial-free radio	💲	✔️	✔️				✔️
Headspace	Headspace for Meditation, Mindfulness and Sleep	💲⌚	💲					💲
Calm	Sleep, Meditation, Relaxation	💲⌚	💲⌚					💲
Blanket	Background noises for Linux					✔️
Noises	Premium Masking Sounds							✔️

Task Management

To-do Lists

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Super Productivity	Productivity tool using time boxing and intuitive task management	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️	✔️		✔️
Due	Never Forget Anything Again	💲⌚			💲
Remember The Milk	Online to-do list and task management	💠⌚	💠⌚	💠	💠	💠	💠	💠
Microsoft To Do	Capture Tasks & Set Reminders	✔️	✔️	✔️				✔️
Regularly	Recurring To-do, clean UI		💠
nag reminder	Similar to Due, persistent notifications for tasks!		💠
goblin.tools	Break down a task into smaller tasks magically.							✔️
MyLifeOrganized	Flexible task management tool with dependencies.	💲⌚	💲⌚	💲

Projects

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Trello	Projects? Workflows? organize anything!	💠	💠	💠	💠	💠		💠
Notion	Your wiki, docs & projects. Together	💠	💠	💠	💠			💠
Lunatask	To-do, notebook, habit and mood tracker			💠	💠	💠
Asana	Get to your goals faster	💠	💠	💠	💠			💠

Chores

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Tody	Smarter Cleaning	💠	💠
Sweepy	Schedule Your House Chores	💠⌚	💠

Health

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Bearable	Track Pain, Illness & Wellness	💠	💠
Sleep Cycle	Recorder, Sounds & Alarm Clock	💠⌚	💠⌚
Rise Sleep	Better Health, Focus & Habits	💲⌚	💲
Sleep as Android	Stop oversleeping - Smart alarm, with CAPTCHA!		💠⌚
Medisafe	Pill and Medicine Reminder	✔️⌚	✔️⌚
ADHD Medication Tracker	Google sheet template for tracking side effects during titration							✔️
Inflow	Learn & Build Better Habits. CBT based.	💲	💲					💲

Notetaking

App Name	Description	iOS/watchOS	Android/GearOS	Windows	macOS	Linux	Chrome	Website
Glean	Cloud-based note-taking app.	💲	💲	💲	💲	💲		💲
Evernote	Note pad, to-do list, planner	💠	💠	💠	💠	💠		💠
Notability	Easy note-taking & annotation	💠			💠
Obsidian	Obsidian is the private and flexible note‑taking app that adapts to the way you think.	💠	💠	💠	💠	💠

Content Creators

YouTube

YouTuber Name	Description	Content Focus	YouTube Channel
How to ADHD	Jessica's channel provides a friendly, positive environment full of tips, tricks, and information about living with ADHD	Strategies for living with ADHD, using methods like Pomodoro for time management, coping with change, and the concept of a body double	Link
Rick Wants To Know	Rick Wants To Know is dedicated to providing accurate information to those struggling with ADHD or working with a loved one who suffers from it​.	Answers to common questions about ADHD, how ADHD affects women, and aims to dispel fear, shame, and stigma that often accompanies ADHD​	Link
Optimal Mind Performance	Dr. LeGrand, an ADHD expert who has ADHD himself, provides strategies for optimal mind performance, based on his experiences and learnings while going through medical school	Brain-focused videos, tips on foods that boost dopamine, and the effects of caffeine on the brain	Link
Stacey Machelle	Stacey Machelle uses her channel to educate and empower other black women after her own journey of getting diagnosed with ADHD and learning how to manage her symptoms	Personal experience of managing ADHD symptoms, self-acceptance, and empowerment, particularly targeted towards black women	Link
ADHD reWired	Hosted by Eric Tivers, a licensed clinical social worker and coach specializing in ADHD. The channel is a combo of podcast and YouTube channel​.	Understand how the ADHD brain works, accepting who you are, and managing ADHD symptoms or finding ways that work with individual strengths.	Link
ADHD Mastery	Stuart started this vlog to document his experience dealing with Inattentive ADHD. It's now grown into a channel about self-awareness, tips, and coping strategies.	Educational videos on self-awareness, tips, and coping strategies for ADHD, like a step-by-step guide on how to keep commitments.	Link
Russell Barkley, PhD	This channel is dedicated to disseminating the scientific knowledge about ADHD.  It is based on Dr. Barkley's 45 years of clinical practice, research, and teaching and his many books and scientific papers.	Disseminating scientific knowledge about ADHD, expert delivered.	Link

TikTok

TikTok	Description	Content Focus	TikTok Profile
How to ADHD	Jessica's channel provides a friendly, positive environment full of tips, tricks, and information about living with ADHD	Strategies for living with ADHD, using methods like Pomodoro for time management, coping with change, and the concept of a body double	Link
Optimal Mind Performance	Dr. LeGrand, an ADHD expert who has ADHD himself, provides strategies for optimal mind performance, based on his experiences and learnings while going through medical school	Brain-focused videos, tips on foods that boost dopamine, and the effects of caffeine on the brain	Link
KC Davis	Therapist with ADHD. TEDx Speaker, Author of How to Keep House While Drowning gives tips and tricks around adulting.	Content about self-care, organisation and household tasks. Explicitly neurodiversity-friendly.	Link

Books

Book Title	Author(s)	Main Focus	Adult/Child
How to ADHD	Jessica McCabe	ADHD-friendly book providing practical advise and tools for dealing with ADHD	Both
Driven to Distraction	Edward Hallowell, MD and John J. Ratey, MD	Recognizing and coping with ADHD	Both
A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD	Sari Solden	Unique challenges and experiences women face with ADHD	Adult
Thriving with Adult ADHD	Phil Boissiere	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for managing ADHD	Adult
Order from Chaos	Lynda Hudzina	Organizational strategies for people with ADHD	Adult
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew	Dr. Sharon Saline	Understanding and empowering your child with ADHD	Child
The ADHD Effect on Marriage	Melissa Orlov	How ADHD can impact a relationship and strategies to cope	Adult
Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD	Susan Pinsky	Practical organization strategies for people with ADHD	Adult
ADHD 2.0	Edward Hallowell, MD and John J. Ratey, MD	Harnessing strengths and updated strategies for managing ADHD	Both
Smart but Scattered Teens	Richard Guare, Peg Dawson, Colin Guare	Strategies to help teens with ADHD enhance executive skills	Child (Teen)
Thriving with ADHD Workbook for Kids	Kelli Miller LCSW MSW	Skill-building activities for kids with ADHD	Child
The Smart but Scattered Guide to Success	Peg Dawson, Richard Guare	How to use your brain's executive skills to keep up, stay calm, and get organized at work and at home	Adult
You Mean I'm Not Lazy, Stupid or Crazy?!	Kate Kelly	The first book about adult ADHD, and the first one written by adults with ADHD	Adult
ADHD Workbook for Teens	Lara Honos-Webb	Workbook for teens diagnosed with ADHD.	Child (Teen)
Taking Charge of Adult ADHD	Russell Barkley, PHD	Proven Strategies to Succeed at Work, at Home, and in Relationships	Adult
The Disorganized Mind	Nancy Ratey, Ed.M., M.C.C., S.C.A.C	Addresses the common issues such as  inattention, time-mismanagement, procrastination, impulsivity, distractibility, and difficulty with transitions.	Adult
Your Brain's Not Broken	Tamara Rosier, PhD	Explains how ADHD affects every aspect of your life.	Adult
Fast Minds	Craig Surman, M.D, Tim Bilkey, M.D and Karen Weintraubis	How to Thrive If You Have ADHD (or Think You Might)	Adult

Websites

Resource	Description	Main Focus	Adult/Child	URL
CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD)	The largest national support organization for ADHD, providing education, advocacy, and support.	Resources for children and adults with ADHD, including a directory of professionals.	Both	Link
ADDA (Attention Deficit Disorder Association)	Provides information and training resources for adults with ADHD, promotes ADHD awareness, and offers virtual support groups.	Adult ADHD awareness, resources, and support groups.	Adults	Link
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)	Provides comprehensive information about ADHD, including symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and related conditions.	Education about ADHD and other mental health disorders.	Both	Link
ADHD & You	Provides resources for individuals with ADHD and their families, educators, and healthcare providers.	Education, management strategies, and tools for living with ADHD.	Both	Link
AskJan	Information on ADHD, and a great list of real-life examples of accommodations in the workplace.	ADHD in the workplace	Adults	Link
ADHD UK	UK ADHD charity. Provides information, support, research, advoacy and awareness.	ADHD in the UK	Both	Link
ADHDadultUK	The UK's Leading Adult ADHD Charity	Adults with ADHD in the UK	Adults	Link
Focus: The Online Adult ADHD Magazine	Evidence-based articles on ADHD	Evidence based articles about ADHD	Adults	Link

Subreddits

Subreddit	Description	URL
r/ADHD	The main ADHD subreddit with over 1.2M members	Link
r/ADHDUK	For All Things ADHD in the United Kingdom	Link
r/adhd_anxiety	For people with ADHD and/or anxiety	Link
r/adhdmeme	Memes related to ADHD	Link
r/GiftedADHD	Private community. For discussing ADHD and giftedness	Link
r/ADHD_LPT	Life pro tips (LPTs) for those diagnosed with ADHD	Link
r/AdultADHDSupportGroup	Another small sub. Pretty much what it says on the tin	Link
r/TwoXADHD	For women with ADHD	Link
r/adhdwomen	Another subreddit for women with ADHD	Link
r/ADHD_Programmers	For programmers with ADHD	Link
r/ParentingADHD	A relatively small sub for parents of children with ADHD	Link
r/ADHD_partners	For partners of those diagnosed with ADHD	Link
r/ADHD_college	For those in higher education with ADHD	Link

Podcasts

Podcast	Description	Content Focus	Apple URL	Spotify URL
ADHD Experts	High profile ADHD experts help tackle family life, education, and work life, offering advice on how to manage symptoms. The format is more interactive, with questions coming from adults with ADHD and parents whose children have it.	ADHD management strategies and advice	Link	Link
Taking Control: The ADHD Podcast	Certified ADHD coach, Nikki Kinzer, helps people develop positive strategies to manage time, get organized, de-stress, and make themselves more productive.	Time management, organization, de-stressing, and productivity tips for those with ADHD	Link	Link
More Attention, Less Deficit	Psychologist Ari Tuckman focuses on diagnosing and treating children, teens, and adults who have ADHD. Each podcast episode tackles a different topic, providing actionable steps to help make positive changes.	Diagnosing and treating ADHD, providing actionable steps for positive changes	Link	❌
Beautifully Complex	Penny Williams, a mom who learned all about ADHD when her son was diagnosed. She works with parents to help them understand their children with ADHD.	Positive parenting, homework strategies, calming activities	Link	Link
ADHD reWired	Hear stories, learn strategies, and get great productivity tips as we talk about the real-life struggles and what it takes to achieve success.	Host, Eric Tivers, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, coach and entrepreneur (with ADHD) in private practice. Eric interviews a variety of guests. Many are people just like yourself, as well professionals, entrepreneurs, and ADHD experts.	Link	Link
Practical ADHD Strategies	Practical strategies to help you manage specific challenges related to ADHD and ADD	Led by Laura Rolands, founder of MyAttentionCoach.com.	Link	❌
Children and Adults with ADHD (CHADD)	CHADD is the nation's leading nonprofit organization serving people affected by ADHD.	ADHD 365 podcast brings listeners into conversations about living with ADHD from every imaginable angle. The ADHD 365 podcast provides expert advice, tips, and strategies for families, adults, educators, and professionals.	Link	Link
I Have ADHD Podcast	The I Have ADHD Podcast is a clear, concise, and FUN podcast for adults with ADHD	Host Kristen Carder is an ADHD expert who has been supporting ADHDers for over a decade. This podcast is a mix of solo shows + interviews with the authors of all the dusty ADHD books sitting on your shelf.	Link	Link
The ADHD Adults Podcast	The ADHD Adults Podcast (in)expertly covers issues around ADHD in adults, sharing evidence-based information and personal experiences.	Comedic conversations discussing new research and relatable ADHD Adult experiances.	Link	Link

Discord Servers

Name	Main Focus	URL
The ADHD Adults	UK focused. ADHD Adults UK podcast discord server	Invite
ADHDadultUK	UK focused. Adults with ADHD.	Invite

Other Resources

Type	Name	Type	Description	URL
📚🎙️▶️	Dana K. White	Website	Reality-Based Cleaning, Decluttering, & Organizing	Link
💻	Magic ToDo	Tool	A tool which helps you to break down tasks into smaller tasks	Link
📚	ADHD & Substance Abuse	Article	Exploring ADHD and it's link with substance abuse	Link

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Disclaimer

The information and resources listed in this repository are provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as a full endorsement of any specific product, service, or resource. While the list includes resources that many find helpful, it's important to understand that what works well for one person may not work as well for another.

Every individual's needs and experiences are unique, especially in the context of ADHD. The efficacy of these resources can vary widely from person to person. It is always recommended to do thorough research, consult professionals, and consider personal circumstances and needs before deciding to use any resource, application, or service listed here.

Remember, this list serves as a starting point, a guide to explore potential aids that could be helpful. But it is by no means exhaustive or universally applicable. Each person with ADHD is on a unique journey, and it is important to approach it as such.

Please use your own discretion when choosing to use any of the resources listed in this repository.