@@michellaneousmama when i watch that kind of videos i do it not for finding some tips but for an additional portion of motivation. I watch them once in a while and it reminds me of my objectives and goals if i found myself distracted of them and veging out for a few days already. So I do not deceive myself pretending to look for some idea that will change my life once and forever. So this way of watching these videos is not procrastination but a small useful action or sometimes a kind of spending leisure time and relaxing.
@@nodoboho i have an opposite situation: i sometimes use home chores as means of procrastination:))). Ok, at least this is an useful way of procrastination:).
This is great! For years I’ve told my students and employees that it’s not about time management, cuz you can’t, but task management and decision making. Bam!
I love that! I was just diagnosed this past January, so I'm new to all of these tips and tricks, but I love what you say to your students and employees - that really hit home for me. Thank you! Now, can I remember that long enough to repeat it to myself as a way to be kinder to myself. ;)
I never realized how hurt I am. When he said "your worth is not measured by your productivity" I just started to ball and cant stop. I wish I had someone to help me. I wish I wasnt hiding these feelings all the time. People dont like sad people though. All you'll do is bring them down.
No our worth is not measured by our productivity, but we do have to contribute to the society or we're just considered dead weights or burden to others.
I like sad people, because I'm also sad. It's a relief to be around other people who understand. It's hard to find people who will stick with you but it's amazing when it happens. I hope you can find some true friends. ❤️
@@ivyhearst3554 I think it would be better to find people who will make you happy instead. Two sad people just feel sad together, and while it's a completely normal emotion to feel living your life sad is so unfulfilling and dull...
The tips and advice in this book really make me feel seen and understood in a way that the usual brand of advice for ADHDers simply doesn’t. How many times have I heard “use a planner” or “you just have to apply yourself”… whereas this book seems to say “your brain works different, and I got you, and I’ll meet you right where you are.” ❤
I love this! As a fellow ADHDer, I always have a sheet of paper on my desk for a "parking lot" to help me stay focused just to get it out my head. totally dopamine boost for me!!
I do this and also leave space on my to-do list, so I can log additional tasks my brain decided to go for instead. Leaves you with a big list of things you did at the end of the day rather than a list of 2 out of 5 tasks completed and feeling like you failed and did nothing.
i do the same thing, but for me it's a hardcover notebook. i use it for all of my notes, while on the phone, while answering emails, while preparing meetings or calls or working through tasks etc. like this i don't have loose paper and i can always go back when i need to remember something. really important information might get copied over into a second notebook with different sections (i'm independent and work from home), so that things are a bit more organized. but i got rid of any scrap paper on my desk. i only have my notebook, a digital planner in notion, and very rarely sticky notes which i stick in the middle of my pc screen before turning it off for the night. so i hopefully don't get distracted when there's a really important task or appointment the next day 😅
@@NoFeckingNamesLeft this is so true! i do this too. that's why i've been using digital todo lists & calendars in the last year. i can just drag and drop stuff around, add new tasks and tick things off. i often plan too many things in a day, and the digital aspect helps me save time and it still looks neat at the end of the day, even if i had to move some tasks to the next day.
Pretty similar, i have a note centered on my phone's home screen as a rolling to-do/ideas list, basically to note down all the stuff that I'd inevitably forget about otherwise (including motivational stuff) Helps me mostly not get distracted I check stuff off when I've acted on it, and seeing all the checks reminds me of how much i've accomplished, then once it gets a little too disorganised i move all the checked off stuff to a space at the bottom, in case i ever want/need to look at it again for whatever reason I can even swipe to replace the space on my home screen with a picture, for when i just need to relax :)
I’ve never been diagnosed with adhd or anything, but procrastination is my all-time struggle and this book appears to have an answer for every manifestation of it that I struggle with, so I’ve just found my next birthday gift
I am not diagnosed with ADHD, but I really want this planner/guidebook, as a lot of us, without ADHD still have moments where we feel completely distracted and unmotivated. The price is kind of high, but because this is more like a book or a workbook in a reference manual that I can use over and over again through my emotions through my entrepreneur ship in projects… I think that’s a pretty good price ! I mean, it’s got an absolutely gorgeous cover with colorful interior. Little tip… If you use the pilot frixtion pens, you can write & erase to reuse this every year to work through your new goals & projects
I always wonder how much of this is really ADHD specific. I know I have ADHD but I've never felt terribly different. It always seemed like most people struggle worth overwhelm etc. And it seemed like the people who don't just had strategies to deal with these issues.
Me too! I've been feeling overwhelmed constantly in the last year or so which just kills my motivation and creativity. I'm sold just on that card game part haha
I once heard someone say they write down 3 weeds and 3 seeds. The weeds being things she MUST do. The seeds being things she wants to get done. She did this every night for the following day. I do it on Sunday and apply it to my week. My physical and mental health is slowing letting me work my way up. I have to be nice to myself at this point in life.
When you watch this at 1.75x... oops but also bullet journals were basically made for people like us, it just because nice and pretty and neurotypical after... and it made me feel so much better learning how it was supposed to be at first and not how social media pictured it. Thanks for this, Jesse!
I got caught on the social media bullet journal train, spent loads of time making it all beautiful and designing daily pages, to-do lists and trackers and loads of money on different planners, stickers and pens.... I had a great time but I just used it to procrastinate even more and achieved absolutely nothing 🙈 I've never been diagnosed but stumbled across these videos and relate so much with everything being said
@@quinnS870 I absolutely hated how the social media bullet journal train wreaked the Bullet Journal. I couldn't compete with the expensive journals, stickers, special textas and fonts. In fact, that Font is everywhere like Comic Sans used to be, and I hate the sight of it. > ; ) I'm going back to the original bullet journal and plain notebook.
Ryder Carroll's bullet journal is just brilliant... I don't know what those extremely rigid, time consuming spreads are, literally all they did was steal the catchy name because they're completely antithetical to the point of bullet journals. I have a friend who calls her book review journal a bujo just because it's dot grid paper and she makes the layout by hand. ... Anyway.
Hey Jesse. As someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD just last year, I want to thank you for the great advice you've been giving. While I am on medication to help, I never really felt like it was helping, but listening to you has been the greatest eye opener I have EVER had. I am now 42 years old, and I feel I've gotten the best advice from the right person. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much. *“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”* - _Princess Diana_
@@Septa7Seven Geeze! That is exactly what I was thinking… with a pack of cards too… I would just end up wasting time going through this and doing nothing!!! It feels overwhelming 😮 300 pages? 😢
I haven't been diagnosed with ADHD but the more videos I see about it the more of myself I see...the thing is trying to maybe convince my parents to get me diagnosed🤔 I NEED this book in my life!
*Don't sleep on it...this is a time to invest I recently just bought another property valued at over $15m. I wish knew the right investment firm to invest with earlier, better late than never thought.*
Same i here, i will praise Mr Philip McCarthy over and over again because he has great skills, i started with $2000 and after 2week i received a returns of $6,000 then i continue with him ever since he has been delivering
Hearing people talk about adhd makes me kind of emotional. So many things about myself that thought were weird I’m finding out is just part of having adhd. 🥺 A lot of the things I’ve been so self conscious about I’m learning is actually pretty common. I mean, I’m still weird 😹 But I feel like I can finally relate to other people now. ❤️
I find that daily planners work well for me. Preferably a check list because it feels good to check it off. I have to be careful not to overwhelm myself so along with my planner I carry a plain notebook to brain dump. It helps so much. I love the idea of this book
I'm amazed time and again when I come across someone talking like they are me in a different body- the struggles, the things that spark them, etc. that seem to be so universal for ADHD brains. I love how so many are sharing their tools hoping they can help others that struggle - thank you to all of you that put yourself out there to do this. This Non-planner sounds like an ADHD cheer squad - by giving us a new way to tackle a challenge - for each challenge we face - to keep us moving in the right direction. I have 2 weeks until we have a new management company that changed our one page lease to a 47 page lease with HOA like restrictions for our home rental, do an inspection - so I need this book yesterday :) I can have nothing outside my home, and only 3 house plants now - wish me luck!
"Your worth is not measured by your productivity." I didn't know I needed to hear that until I did. God, I've been so wound up, hearing that just suddenly made me want to cry. It's such a bad feeling to feel useless because of being scared of a process. Thanks for popping up on my feed.
The breaking tasks down but not to the micro detail is a great tip. Having the big point allow you to see anything which could need advance planning but not bogged down in every little detail.
My Virgo and Scorpio sides love details and want to micromanage everything. My Aries and Sagittarius sides balk and say "F that! Details are overwhelming!" My poor Libra side throws up her hands in indecisiveness and wants to hand everything over to my Pisces side, who will happily drag all those micromanage-y notes to where even Poseidon can't find them (escapist mode majorly activated.). This non-planner is the perfect tool to throw an exception into that awful "if-then" loop (coders, you know what I mean). 😁😁
I need this so badly. I always pick up hobbies and then stop for months because I don't feel like doing them or for some other reason. It would be nice to have a tool that gives me some motivation to continue or maintain new hobbies
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:00 *📚 Introduction to The Anti-Planner* - Introduction and overview of The Anti-Planner by Dani Donovan, highlighting its unique design and purpose. - Emphasizes the planner's focus on helping users manage productivity in a non-traditional format, particularly suitable for people with ADHD. 01:05 *🧭 Exploring The Anti-Planner's Features* - Detailed walkthrough of The Anti-Planner's features, including tabs for different productivity challenges like feeling stuck or overwhelmed. - Discusses the planner's structure, designed to offer practical strategies for tackling common productivity blocks. 02:03 *🔄 Strategies for Overcoming Perfectionism* - Focuses on strategies within The Anti-Planner to help users combat perfectionism and unrealistic expectations. - Includes various tools and tips tailored to engage and assist individuals with ADHD in managing their tasks more effectively. 03:34 *📧 Managing Email Overload* - Presents specific strategies for handling email overload, a common issue for many, particularly those with ADHD. - Introduces a batching technique to efficiently process emails, reducing the stress and buildup of unmanaged communications. 04:32 *🤹♂️ Idea Parking Lot Strategy* - Introduces the Idea Parking Lot as a creative tool for capturing fleeting ideas without losing focus on current tasks. - Encourages users to write down spontaneous ideas in a structured format, ensuring they are not forgotten while maintaining productivity on current projects. 05:03 *🛠️ Breaking Down Overwhelming Tasks* - Discusses methods for breaking down large, overwhelming tasks into manageable steps. - Provides clear examples of how to structure task breakdowns effectively to reduce feelings of overwhelm and increase actionable steps. 06:57 *🎲 Novelty and Flexibility in Task Management* - Explores the use of novelty, such as the card game strategy, to make task management engaging and manageable for ADHD individuals. - Emphasizes the importance of flexibility and novelty in maintaining interest and motivation in productivity tasks. 08:33 *🚀 Strategies for Tackling Motivation Issues* - Provides an array of strategies to combat common motivational problems faced by individuals with ADHD. - Includes practical tips for initiating tasks and maintaining momentum once started. Made with HARPA AI
This book is really cool. I just ordered a copy! I have not been diagnosed with ADHD, but usually feel overwhelmed with tasks that I need to complete. I have become a super procrastinator! I usually purchase a planner every year and by the end of the year I have not accomplished anything and end up feeling depressed and worthless.
Hey ADHD Jesse. I had to pause at one point in the video because as I was listening, I just felt so called out. Like saying "you hit the nail on the head" is an understatement of how much I related to pretty much EVERYTHING you've said in the video. I just want to thank you for what you're doing and sharing to help people like us struggling to get control back in our lives.
I own this (preordered it early so first batch) but had been too intimidated to dive in, and your overview and seeing you flip through it really helped break down that barrier! Thank you. 💜
@@SophiaSong I just checked the price because I'm in Australia. The US. price has come down to $43 + $10.99 postage. So $54.00. More for overseas. It is still on pre-order. Maybe it will come down a bit when fully published. Or buy with a friend or family member? Whenever I want something I can't afford, which is often, I save the money up by skipping other things- take away, chocolate, other small stuff I otherwise might buy. Maybe you could make coffee at home, or bring your own lunch, or some other idea. Plenty of budget hacks on YT.
@@deefee701 thanks for the tips! I just checked and shipping is still $17 for me. It’s not the money that’s the issue, it just bothers me that I’m not paying for the actual product, but instead being charged an obscene amount to get it in my hands. Hopefully shipping will go down soon!
As someone with ADD, this notebook is a good inspiration. I have a Notion page with only a few main goals: a library for things and spare stuff for writing random stuff, which I make suitable for myself. But these videos inspire me more! Thanks, Jesse, for previewing this product!
my favorite notebook for keeping track of my stuff, random lists, sketches, ideas, lists on random days.... is a smaller version of this notebook, with the rings. I LOVE the metal rings so much more than a spiral. Pages stay in and it's easy to flip through. I need this for Christmas!
This is actually great, I don't have ADHD but I tend to procrastinate a lot, just after watching the video and checking some pages of the book in the website I got motivated to clean my bedroom. I think I'll get myself one copy of the book to try the actvities
Such an awesome book. I am interested. I also have to say, as an Adhder - a timer is my friend! I have a smart watch and I constantly put on a timer..I use Pomodoro technique modified. This helps me be aware of the time and also if I am doing something I don’t really like, it helps me know there is a limit to that activity.
Ugh, I'm the opposite. I thoroughly dislike the pomodoro thing. I haven't quite worked out why I dislike it so much, though. Maybe because it's been hyped up so much and therefore there's this feeling of "If you don't take this technique on board, you're doing productivity all wrong." And I am so not down with feeling shamed. So my brain processes immediately turn into the "anti-bandwagon." I mean, it's cool if it works for other people. Just don't expect me to embrace an uber-hyped productivity thing just because "everyone is doing it." Yep, my neurodivergent brain is one helluva rebel. 🤣🤣
@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 That’s fine..I didn’t like it either and I’m not actually doing the exact thing. But I do a version of russian roulette with my tasks and a timer. Like: I have a bunch of tasks in a row and I set my timer for 30 minutes and then do the tasks, take a break and totate the tasks. In a way, it’s better if you do one task in a single go with no interruptions…but what I found is that my brain gets overwhelmed and anxious if I have to do a hard task and I think I have to spend hours on end on it…so thinking there is a time limit to the activity helps me go on and break that hesitance. But, sometimes I do spend hours on a task if I got the ball rolling and it’s working.
@@ap3008 Ah, okay. I understand a bit better now that you explained your twist on things, and it's a very creative twist. My apologies if what I said seemed overly triggered at first. 😓 I do have "anti-bandwagon" tendencies...at least with some things. And then I feel overly defensive where I don't need to be, because there's a part of me that still sort of gets hypervigilant about feeling shamed. 🤦♀️
@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 I totally understand you because I think I am similar...I didn't have a problem with your comment and you are entitled to your preference as well! Maybe pomodoro just doesn't work out for you and it annoys you..."Hypervigilant about feeling shamed"-that probably comes from somewhere...and I think I understand...Hey, I think you probably are not giving yourself enough credit.
You just made me buy it :) I honestly thought I was stupid, I thought I was useless except to my family but you made me feel like I am actually brilliant :)
"your worth is not measured in productivity" no, i didnt cry when i read that. i just have allergies. I wish this was available for india. Sadly if we order from foreign countries the parcels always get lost in "customs". meaning theyre stolen. I really hope they release a digital printout version.
OK, so you convinced me to get this book, it looks like EXACTLY what I need. In fact I was looking for something like this but hadn’t found anything like it. Unfortunately it’s on backorder till April, and it’s a bit expensive…but I think I will use it all the time, and it’s the kind of book you can keep forever. Also, apparently when you pre-order she is going to email some pages you can use while you’re waiting for the book. So anyway I ordered one. Thanks for your review!
I ordered directly after the video without caring about the price because this is a lifetime product that can help you with your ADHD and it has a lot of strategies included which would took a lot of time and effort to find them yourself.
This looks amazing! As someone who has diagnosed GAD and can get overwhelmed easily this seems like it would be great for me and others who have anxiety or just anyone who gets overwhelmed easily or just doesn't know where to start in general. So even though I don't have ADHD although I have a lot of family members who do (like my sister who I'm fairly certain this will help as well and I will be getting this as a present for her in the future) I will be getting this for myself.
I don't have ADHD but I believe this would work great for me since I have problems with procrastinating (I'm often stressed and overwhelmed with stuff, which leads to me procrastinating). When it comes to this I can easily get distracted since I want quick help, not reading a 4 page long text, I can easily read long texts without getting distracted but I know myself that with books like this it isn't the same.
i just watched your most popular video on youtube, completely by chance, just 20 minutes ago. i had no idea i might have ADHD, but i am convinced i do, ad everything just makes sense immediately... wow! already bought your book for my kindl and i hope you will continue your channel... because your last video ist from 10 months ago (NO PRESSURE of course)!
literally first minute in, when you said how great it is that it's a ring binder, I've never felt more understood!! I won't even buy a notebook if it doesn't stay open flat without force anymore, ring binders are always an automatic plus, or else I've just stare at the pretty hard cover spine and never use it
Omg. The thing I didn’t know I needed but realize I’ve needed my whole life!!! Runs off to purchase … Thank you for this review! I have NEVER been able to stick to a planner/journal/bullet anything… this appeals to my creative brain for sure. The permission component you mentioned? I feel so seen and understood, haha.
I thought about that non-planner a long time. (And I forgot, and remembered, and forgot...) Anyway. I ordered it now. Was very impulsive. I paused the video right in its tracks and my rational thinking was: You should watch the video first. I watched it afterwards and I am now very excited. I'll probably forget about it, once it arrives, but that's fun, too.
Dani is amazing & that anti-planner looks amazing. I cannot wait to get my hands on one🙌 That card game looks so fun and is making my brain tingly just thinking about tackling work that way!💕
Immediately clicked the link to buy this, but it’s still preorder only. It was supposed to be released Nov. 30th and it’s now Dec. 10th. Then I saw the $17.99 shipping charge. Seriously? For a book? Where is this shipping from, the international space station? Excitement quickly shifted to disappointment. Maybe Amazon will offer it eventually.
I said in my mind, i'll get it later. Than I got alerted; nooooo, do it now. while Jesse is talking. & I manage to purchase, before the video end. I'm excited hahaha
The book is $48 (early bird price $43). That's pricey. Shipping is *$17.99!* 🤯 That's $63.99 ($58.99). Add tax for some states. Sounds like a great book, but with the shipping being 37.5% (nearly 42% of early bird price), the book becomes unaffordable for some. I get she has to make money, but an $18 shipping fee is insane. ☹️
this is a lifetime product that can help you with your ADHD and it has a lot of strategies included which would took a lot of time and effort to find them yourself.
The shipping is really pricy, but it's something that's out of the creator's control. Shipping costs for large books were already really high, especially for cases like this where it's self-published so there's no leverage to negotiate volume discounts with the shipper. Since covid, shipping costs have skyrocketed for all products, and it's really hurt a lot of small businesses. All that to say, the shipping cost is out of the author's hands and is likely the best price they were able to find.
I wish this book was available as an ebook! Its a bit cumbersome to a carry it around physically but I'd love to use it as an online reference for my bullet journal.
Thank you for this review! I'm planning to get one, however I might wait for a digital version of it (Dani has stated in the FAQs that she's planning on also releasing a digital version) since I want to have a copy on-the-go on my phone and ipad.
i just bought it, that shipping was a bit steep but your video sold it for me. Im excited to get it, just in time to start my spring semester. Thank you, youtube algorithm :)
Thanks for the thumb through! I really like using a deck of cards to decide - I have quite a few decks, purchased for the designs or oracle purposes, but I don’t use them - so, this gives me a reason to pull out a different deck daily, weekly or just when I feel like changing it up. I’ll get double the novelty dopamine out of this strategy 😂 And - just placed my order 🎉
Procrastinating right now! Thanks for this review! This book keeps popping up and I had no idea why everyone was so jazzed about. I get it now! And now I need to get it! Thanks! 😊
Dude the design of this book is so fun and interesting, it's beautiful and tempting simply because of how they made it. That's kind of incredible. Like they change up the layout so often. It's pretty neat. Thanks for sharing, never would have heard of it otherwise.
Dang you!!! I really need exactly this at present (really struggling even more than usual thanks to the Adderall shortage 💔), so I immediately went to order and....they are only doing pre-orders, with current orders shipping out Summer 2023. 😭 The irony of the associated delay is not lost on me.
Oh man, ADHD musician here, trying to help my music playing friends who're also affected, just bough two copies of the book, cool stuff! Looking forward to enjoying the pdfs that come with the purchase - now _that's_ noble of her, so we can survive the wait (delivery in September - a lifetime for an ADHD-ers...). Cheers, loved the video!
I had to stop at 9:51 because I couldn't stop laughing. You had just said, "Throw away junk mail" and I looked to my left. I don't have this product yet, it's something I feel like I should get when I get around to it, and I also feel like I would be chasing the Contents and You Might Also Like bullet points until I had read the entire book three times in one sitting. Which might take days. Thank you for this.
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How nice it feels to procrastinate by watching book reviews with anti-procrastination tips! :D
Anti-procrastination and productivity videos and books are my favourite way to waste time :)
How to procrastinate without being guilty. 😅🤣
Also, procrastinating on decluttering by reading articles and books, and watching videos, on decluttering and home organization!
@@michellaneousmama when i watch that kind of videos i do it not for finding some tips but for an additional portion of motivation. I watch them once in a while and it reminds me of my objectives and goals if i found myself distracted of them and veging out for a few days already. So I do not deceive myself pretending to look for some idea that will change my life once and forever.
So this way of watching these videos is not procrastination but a small useful action or sometimes a kind of spending leisure time and relaxing.
@@nodoboho i have an opposite situation: i sometimes use home chores as means of procrastination:))). Ok, at least this is an useful way of procrastination:).
This is great! For years I’ve told my students and employees that it’s not about time management, cuz you can’t, but task management and decision making. Bam!
Same as efficient time/energy management.
The fact that I put this on my “Watch Later” playlist!😂😂😂😂 #procrastinationatitsbest
but you finally watched it @@missmusic2k !
I watched it in 3 sessions instead, I got distracted all the other 2 times 😆
I love that! I was just diagnosed this past January, so I'm new to all of these tips and tricks, but I love what you say to your students and employees - that really hit home for me. Thank you! Now, can I remember that long enough to repeat it to myself as a way to be kinder to myself. ;)
I like that
I never realized how hurt I am. When he said "your worth is not measured by your productivity" I just started to ball and cant stop. I wish I had someone to help me. I wish I wasnt hiding these feelings all the time. People dont like sad people though. All you'll do is bring them down.
No our worth is not measured by our productivity, but we do have to contribute to the society or we're just considered dead weights or burden to others.
You are worthy of having people around you. It's okay to let people in.
I like sad people, because I'm also sad. It's a relief to be around other people who understand. It's hard to find people who will stick with you but it's amazing when it happens. I hope you can find some true friends. ❤️
@@ivyhearst3554 I think it would be better to find people who will make you happy instead. Two sad people just feel sad together, and while it's a completely normal emotion to feel living your life sad is so unfulfilling and dull...
Is there therapy available for you? You sound like you might be depressed and you can get help for that, you deserve to be happy :)
The tips and advice in this book really make me feel seen and understood in a way that the usual brand of advice for ADHDers simply doesn’t.
How many times have I heard “use a planner” or “you just have to apply yourself”… whereas this book seems to say “your brain works different, and I got you, and I’ll meet you right where you are.” ❤
I love this! As a fellow ADHDer, I always have a sheet of paper on my desk for a "parking lot" to help me stay focused just to get it out my head. totally dopamine boost for me!!
I do this and also leave space on my to-do list, so I can log additional tasks my brain decided to go for instead. Leaves you with a big list of things you did at the end of the day rather than a list of 2 out of 5 tasks completed and feeling like you failed and did nothing.
i do the same thing, but for me it's a hardcover notebook. i use it for all of my notes, while on the phone, while answering emails, while preparing meetings or calls or working through tasks etc. like this i don't have loose paper and i can always go back when i need to remember something. really important information might get copied over into a second notebook with different sections (i'm independent and work from home), so that things are a bit more organized. but i got rid of any scrap paper on my desk. i only have my notebook, a digital planner in notion, and very rarely sticky notes which i stick in the middle of my pc screen before turning it off for the night. so i hopefully don't get distracted when there's a really important task or appointment the next day 😅
@@NoFeckingNamesLeft this is so true! i do this too. that's why i've been using digital todo lists & calendars in the last year. i can just drag and drop stuff around, add new tasks and tick things off. i often plan too many things in a day, and the digital aspect helps me save time and it still looks neat at the end of the day, even if i had to move some tasks to the next day.
Pretty similar, i have a note centered on my phone's home screen as a rolling to-do/ideas list, basically to note down all the stuff that I'd inevitably forget about otherwise (including motivational stuff)
Helps me mostly not get distracted
I check stuff off when I've acted on it, and seeing all the checks reminds me of how much i've accomplished, then once it gets a little too disorganised i move all the checked off stuff to a space at the bottom, in case i ever want/need to look at it again for whatever reason
I can even swipe to replace the space on my home screen with a picture, for when i just need to relax :)
"because you want to, not because you're afraid you have to."
That hit really deep
I’ve never been diagnosed with adhd or anything, but procrastination is my all-time struggle and this book appears to have an answer for every manifestation of it that I struggle with, so I’ve just found my next birthday gift
I am not diagnosed with ADHD, but I really want this planner/guidebook, as a lot of us, without ADHD still have moments where we feel completely distracted and unmotivated.
The price is kind of high, but because this is more like a book or a workbook in a reference manual that I can use over and over again through my emotions through my entrepreneur ship in projects… I think that’s a pretty good price !
I mean, it’s got an absolutely gorgeous cover with colorful interior.
Little tip… If you use the pilot frixtion pens, you can write & erase to reuse this every year to work through your new goals & projects
Careful with those pens! HEAT erases them. I had two notebooks wiped out because I didn't know I couldn't leave them in a hot car.
thank you for that tip! I love using those pens and I can always redo the activities
I always wonder how much of this is really ADHD specific. I know I have ADHD but I've never felt terribly different. It always seemed like most people struggle worth overwhelm etc. And it seemed like the people who don't just had strategies to deal with these issues.
@@BlacknessWirefly put them in the freezer and they’ll come back… along with anything you erased, but better than nothing!
Me too! I've been feeling overwhelmed constantly in the last year or so which just kills my motivation and creativity. I'm sold just on that card game part haha
THEY DON'T OFFER A DIGITAL VERSION!!! AAAGGHH!!! I would totally buy this if it came in a digital version. It looks so cool.
There are apps you can use that will read books for you
There's a pdf version now, just in case you haven't bought the book and still want it :)
@@KTaskina THANK YOU! I read the comment and was like NOOOOO! yours is such an immediate relief lol
@@KTaskinaare you sure the PDF is the full book?
@@sla1xyz I'm not sure, i just saw it on Instagram
The main reason for procrastination is that we watch a lot such videos instead of real actions without feeling guilty
I once heard someone say they write down 3 weeds and 3 seeds. The weeds being things she MUST do. The seeds being things she wants to get done. She did this every night for the following day. I do it on Sunday and apply it to my week. My physical and mental health is slowing letting me work my way up. I have to be nice to myself at this point in life.
This looks like it hits that delicate balance between looking interesting and not feeling like you're being talked down to
When you watch this at 1.75x... oops but also bullet journals were basically made for people like us, it just because nice and pretty and neurotypical after... and it made me feel so much better learning how it was supposed to be at first and not how social media pictured it. Thanks for this, Jesse!
I got caught on the social media bullet journal train, spent loads of time making it all beautiful and designing daily pages, to-do lists and trackers and loads of money on different planners, stickers and pens.... I had a great time but I just used it to procrastinate even more and achieved absolutely nothing 🙈
I've never been diagnosed but stumbled across these videos and relate so much with everything being said
@@quinnS870 I absolutely hated how the social media bullet journal train wreaked the Bullet Journal. I couldn't compete with the expensive journals, stickers, special textas and fonts. In fact, that Font is everywhere like Comic Sans used to be, and I hate the sight of it. > ; )
I'm going back to the original bullet journal and plain notebook.
Ewww, hate bullet journals. Not sure how people do it
Ryder Carroll's bullet journal is just brilliant... I don't know what those extremely rigid, time consuming spreads are, literally all they did was steal the catchy name because they're completely antithetical to the point of bullet journals. I have a friend who calls her book review journal a bujo just because it's dot grid paper and she makes the layout by hand. ... Anyway.
@@Heyu7her3 bruh you better not be meaning the real bullet journal
Hey Jesse. As someone who has been diagnosed with ADHD just last year, I want to thank you for the great advice you've been giving. While I am on medication to help, I never really felt like it was helping, but listening to you has been the greatest eye opener I have EVER had. I am now 42 years old, and I feel I've gotten the best advice from the right person. From the bottom of my heart, thank you very much.
*“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.”* - _Princess Diana_
This looks like it would also be good for those of us with a mix of anxiety and OCD too.
How do you not procrastinate by looking through the book? Looks fascinating 😂
I see myself procrastinating by doodling in the book, trying to replicate some of the illustrations.
@@Septa7Seven Geeze! That is exactly what I was thinking… with a pack of cards too… I would just end up wasting time going through this and doing nothing!!! It feels overwhelming 😮 300 pages? 😢
@@afrochic68 Well, I think you're supposed to 'use' the book, not read it. It's like a dictionary. You look up your current issue in the book.
New toy! :)
Once you've looked through the whole thing, you can start using it properly. (Like a dictionary.)
I haven't been diagnosed with ADHD but the more videos I see about it the more of myself I see...the thing is trying to maybe convince my parents to get me diagnosed🤔 I NEED this book in my life!
This book feels a little bit like therapy. I’m definitely adding it to my Christmas gift ideas.
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Hearing people talk about adhd makes me kind of emotional. So many things about myself that thought were weird I’m finding out is just part of having adhd. 🥺 A lot of the things I’ve been so self conscious about I’m learning is actually pretty common. I mean, I’m still weird 😹 But I feel like I can finally relate to other people now. ❤️
Expectation -> Bare Mimimum. I love it!!
Take all my dough. And serious props for actually getting this done😅
0:21 The most relatable part is your desk! It makes me feel better about my physical chaos.
THANK YOU! WITHOUT THIZ VIDEO I WOULDN'T BE ABLE TO FIND THIS BOOK I NEED IT WERE ORDERING IT!🤩
I find that daily planners work well for me. Preferably a check list because it feels good to check it off. I have to be careful not to overwhelm myself so along with my planner I carry a plain notebook to brain dump. It helps so much. I love the idea of this book
I'm amazed time and again when I come across someone talking like they are me in a different body- the struggles, the things that spark them, etc. that seem to be so universal for ADHD brains. I love how so many are sharing their tools hoping they can help others that struggle - thank you to all of you that put yourself out there to do this. This Non-planner sounds like an ADHD cheer squad - by giving us a new way to tackle a challenge - for each challenge we face - to keep us moving in the right direction. I have 2 weeks until we have a new management company that changed our one page lease to a 47 page lease with HOA like restrictions for our home rental, do an inspection - so I need this book yesterday :) I can have nothing outside my home, and only 3 house plants now - wish me luck!
"Your worth is not measured by your productivity." I didn't know I needed to hear that until I did. God, I've been so wound up, hearing that just suddenly made me want to cry. It's such a bad feeling to feel useless because of being scared of a process. Thanks for popping up on my feed.
The breaking tasks down but not to the micro detail is a great tip. Having the big point allow you to see anything which could need advance planning but not bogged down in every little detail.
My Virgo and Scorpio sides love details and want to micromanage everything. My Aries and Sagittarius sides balk and say "F that! Details are overwhelming!" My poor Libra side throws up her hands in indecisiveness and wants to hand everything over to my Pisces side, who will happily drag all those micromanage-y notes to where even Poseidon can't find them (escapist mode majorly activated.).
This non-planner is the perfect tool to throw an exception into that awful "if-then" loop (coders, you know what I mean). 😁😁
I need this so badly. I always pick up hobbies and then stop for months because I don't feel like doing them or for some other reason. It would be nice to have a tool that gives me some motivation to continue or maintain new hobbies
🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation:
00:00 *📚 Introduction to The Anti-Planner*
- Introduction and overview of The Anti-Planner by Dani Donovan, highlighting its unique design and purpose.
- Emphasizes the planner's focus on helping users manage productivity in a non-traditional format, particularly suitable for people with ADHD.
01:05 *🧭 Exploring The Anti-Planner's Features*
- Detailed walkthrough of The Anti-Planner's features, including tabs for different productivity challenges like feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
- Discusses the planner's structure, designed to offer practical strategies for tackling common productivity blocks.
02:03 *🔄 Strategies for Overcoming Perfectionism*
- Focuses on strategies within The Anti-Planner to help users combat perfectionism and unrealistic expectations.
- Includes various tools and tips tailored to engage and assist individuals with ADHD in managing their tasks more effectively.
03:34 *📧 Managing Email Overload*
- Presents specific strategies for handling email overload, a common issue for many, particularly those with ADHD.
- Introduces a batching technique to efficiently process emails, reducing the stress and buildup of unmanaged communications.
04:32 *🤹♂️ Idea Parking Lot Strategy*
- Introduces the Idea Parking Lot as a creative tool for capturing fleeting ideas without losing focus on current tasks.
- Encourages users to write down spontaneous ideas in a structured format, ensuring they are not forgotten while maintaining productivity on current projects.
05:03 *🛠️ Breaking Down Overwhelming Tasks*
- Discusses methods for breaking down large, overwhelming tasks into manageable steps.
- Provides clear examples of how to structure task breakdowns effectively to reduce feelings of overwhelm and increase actionable steps.
06:57 *🎲 Novelty and Flexibility in Task Management*
- Explores the use of novelty, such as the card game strategy, to make task management engaging and manageable for ADHD individuals.
- Emphasizes the importance of flexibility and novelty in maintaining interest and motivation in productivity tasks.
08:33 *🚀 Strategies for Tackling Motivation Issues*
- Provides an array of strategies to combat common motivational problems faced by individuals with ADHD.
- Includes practical tips for initiating tasks and maintaining momentum once started.
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I would love a digital version of this! I have been using digital planners for the past few years now.
I’m trying to choose a digital planner for 2023. Are there any you would recommend?
keep in mind, this isn't a planner. It's a strategy guide, basically, for people who have trouble planning.
There's a pdf version now, just in case you haven't bought it yet :)
Thanks! Amazing flip through. May have just changed everything!
This book is really cool. I just ordered a copy! I have not been diagnosed with ADHD, but usually feel overwhelmed with tasks that I need to complete. I have become a super procrastinator! I usually purchase a planner every year and by the end of the year I have not accomplished anything and end up feeling depressed and worthless.
Hey ADHD Jesse. I had to pause at one point in the video because as I was listening, I just felt so called out. Like saying "you hit the nail on the head" is an understatement of how much I related to pretty much EVERYTHING you've said in the video. I just want to thank you for what you're doing and sharing to help people like us struggling to get control back in our lives.
I own this (preordered it early so first batch) but had been too intimidated to dive in, and your overview and seeing you flip through it really helped break down that barrier! Thank you. 💜
Did you also have to pay $17 in shipping? I really want this book but I don’t want to pay $60+ to get it😢
@@SophiaSong I just checked the price because I'm in Australia. The US. price has come down to $43 + $10.99 postage. So $54.00. More for overseas. It is still on pre-order. Maybe it will come down a bit when fully published. Or buy with a friend or family member? Whenever I want something I can't afford, which is often, I save the money up by skipping other things- take away, chocolate, other small stuff I otherwise might buy. Maybe you could make coffee at home, or bring your own lunch, or some other idea. Plenty of budget hacks on YT.
@@deefee701 thanks for the tips! I just checked and shipping is still $17 for me. It’s not the money that’s the issue, it just bothers me that I’m not paying for the actual product, but instead being charged an obscene amount to get it in my hands. Hopefully shipping will go down soon!
@@deefee701 actually now it’s 17.99 LOL
@Caitie Sith How long did it take to get shipped to you? I saw her recent update saying it'd be here at the end of November but it's now november u_u
Casey sent me here. Thank you Jesse for introducing us to this book!
this book sounds like it would really help me take control in my life instead of stay in frozen executive dysfunction
As someone with ADD, this notebook is a good inspiration. I have a Notion page with only a few main goals: a library for things and spare stuff for writing random stuff, which I make suitable for myself. But these videos inspire me more! Thanks, Jesse, for previewing this product!
Dear Jesse, that is a nice umm workbook. Can you do an update after several months of using it? thanks in advance.
Looks great but $18 for shipping put it out of reach for me. Really enjoyed your excitement during the show -- it is inspirational.
I am hoping to find a coupon code somewhere. There's a spot to input one on the rder form, so there should be a code out there somewhere?
Same here. Hope it will be on Amazon soon, to save some shipping cost
I just accepted that its actually a 60 dollar book
@@judyh3707 *$92 AUD birthday present for my sister.
my favorite notebook for keeping track of my stuff, random lists, sketches, ideas, lists on random days.... is a smaller version of this notebook, with the rings. I LOVE the metal rings so much more than a spiral. Pages stay in and it's easy to flip through. I need this for Christmas!
This is actually great, I don't have ADHD but I tend to procrastinate a lot, just after watching the video and checking some pages of the book in the website I got motivated to clean my bedroom. I think I'll get myself one copy of the book to try the actvities
Bro, I‘m 14. I go on TH-cam. I tap on the video, because of the design and immediately afterwards it solves 5 problems of my life lol. Tyvm!!!
Sounds intriguing. 💡 Thanks for walking us through it and explaining how it might be used. 🙌🏾😊
Such an awesome book. I am interested. I also have to say, as an Adhder - a timer is my friend! I have a smart watch and I constantly put on a timer..I use Pomodoro technique modified. This helps me be aware of the time and also if I am doing something I don’t really like, it helps me know there is a limit to that activity.
Ugh, I'm the opposite. I thoroughly dislike the pomodoro thing. I haven't quite worked out why I dislike it so much, though. Maybe because it's been hyped up so much and therefore there's this feeling of "If you don't take this technique on board, you're doing productivity all wrong." And I am so not down with feeling shamed. So my brain processes immediately turn into the "anti-bandwagon." I mean, it's cool if it works for other people. Just don't expect me to embrace an uber-hyped productivity thing just because "everyone is doing it." Yep, my neurodivergent brain is one helluva rebel. 🤣🤣
@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 That’s fine..I didn’t like it either and I’m not actually doing the exact thing. But I do a version of russian roulette with my tasks and a timer. Like: I have a bunch of tasks in a row and I set my timer for 30 minutes and then do the tasks, take a break and totate the tasks. In a way, it’s better if you do one task in a single go with no interruptions…but what I found is that my brain gets overwhelmed and anxious if I have to do a hard task and I think I have to spend hours on end on it…so thinking there is a time limit to the activity helps me go on and break that hesitance. But, sometimes I do spend hours on a task if I got the ball rolling and it’s working.
@@ap3008 Ah, okay. I understand a bit better now that you explained your twist on things, and it's a very creative twist. My apologies if what I said seemed overly triggered at first. 😓 I do have "anti-bandwagon" tendencies...at least with some things. And then I feel overly defensive where I don't need to be, because there's a part of me that still sort of gets hypervigilant about feeling shamed. 🤦♀️
@@a.katherinesuetterlin3028 I totally understand you because I think I am similar...I didn't have a problem with your comment and you are entitled to your preference as well! Maybe pomodoro just doesn't work out for you and it annoys you..."Hypervigilant about feeling shamed"-that probably comes from somewhere...and I think I understand...Hey, I think you probably are not giving yourself enough credit.
You just made me buy it :) I honestly thought I was stupid, I thought I was useless except to my family but you made me feel like I am actually brilliant :)
The sheer size of this book is overwhelming for me 😮
then you know it doesn't work.
This is a real gem, for me the visual deadlines worked the best.
"your worth is not measured in productivity" no, i didnt cry when i read that. i just have allergies. I wish this was available for india. Sadly if we order from foreign countries the parcels always get lost in "customs". meaning theyre stolen. I really hope they release a digital printout version.
OK, so you convinced me to get this book, it looks like EXACTLY what I need. In fact I was looking for something like this but hadn’t found anything like it.
Unfortunately it’s on backorder till April, and it’s a bit expensive…but I think I will use it all the time, and it’s the kind of book you can keep forever. Also, apparently when you pre-order she is going to email some pages you can use while you’re waiting for the book.
So anyway I ordered one. Thanks for your review!
I ordered directly after the video without caring about the price because this is a lifetime product that can help you with your ADHD and it has a lot of strategies included which would took a lot of time and effort to find them yourself.
Oh wow a book about how to stop procrastinating! I’ll just buy it later, I’m busy rn.
Thank you so much for being there! 🎉
This book oozes practicality! Can't wait to get my hands on a copy of it.
This looks amazing! As someone who has diagnosed GAD and can get overwhelmed easily this seems like it would be great for me and others who have anxiety or just anyone who gets overwhelmed easily or just doesn't know where to start in general. So even though I don't have ADHD although I have a lot of family members who do (like my sister who I'm fairly certain this will help as well and I will be getting this as a present for her in the future) I will be getting this for myself.
I don't have ADHD but I believe this would work great for me since I have problems with procrastinating (I'm often stressed and overwhelmed with stuff, which leads to me procrastinating). When it comes to this I can easily get distracted since I want quick help, not reading a 4 page long text, I can easily read long texts without getting distracted but I know myself that with books like this it isn't the same.
i just watched your most popular video on youtube, completely by chance, just 20 minutes ago. i had no idea i might have ADHD, but i am convinced i do, ad everything just makes sense immediately... wow! already bought your book for my kindl and i hope you will continue your channel... because your last video ist from 10 months ago (NO PRESSURE of course)!
literally first minute in, when you said how great it is that it's a ring binder, I've never felt more understood!! I won't even buy a notebook if it doesn't stay open flat without force anymore, ring binders are always an automatic plus, or else I've just stare at the pretty hard cover spine and never use it
I LOVE the way you showed us how you made space in the desk ☺️
This is one of those rare things I see in a YT vid, and will actually buy!
Super cool And the greatest relatable moment for me is you sweeping all the, uh, "stuff" off your desk to make room for the book. 100% ADD life.
Newly diagnosed with ADHD at 47. This looks so helpful!!
Ok, this is a life changer, just need a $100 to get it and that's great motivation to start working NOW
Omg. The thing I didn’t know I needed but realize I’ve needed my whole life!!! Runs off to purchase … Thank you for this review! I have NEVER been able to stick to a planner/journal/bullet anything… this appeals to my creative brain for sure. The permission component you mentioned? I feel so seen and understood, haha.
I second that emotion on the permission thing. 😅
I thought about that non-planner a long time. (And I forgot, and remembered, and forgot...) Anyway. I ordered it now. Was very impulsive. I paused the video right in its tracks and my rational thinking was: You should watch the video first. I watched it afterwards and I am now very excited. I'll probably forget about it, once it arrives, but that's fun, too.
I pre-ordered this. I do not have ADHD, but I am the master of procrastination. Great walk through.
Dani is amazing & that anti-planner looks amazing. I cannot wait to get my hands on one🙌 That card game looks so fun and is making my brain tingly just thinking about tackling work that way!💕
Immediately clicked the link to buy this, but it’s still preorder only. It was supposed to be released Nov. 30th and it’s now Dec. 10th. Then I saw the $17.99 shipping charge. Seriously? For a book? Where is this shipping from, the international space station? Excitement quickly shifted to disappointment. Maybe Amazon will offer it eventually.
What the WHAT! I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE! BRILLIANT! I'm going to order 3! I can hardly wait!
I also got my Anti-Planner a few months ago and I love it!
Twenty seconds in and Jesse says "oooh shiny!"
Subscribed!
Made it halfway through and bought the planner! I need this so bad. Didn't realize I was ADHD
Preordered to receive in April. I bought one for me and for my best friend.
Saw the title. Added to Watch Later Playlist. Productivity. 🙃
I said in my mind, i'll get it later. Than I got alerted; nooooo, do it now. while Jesse is talking. & I manage to purchase, before the video end. I'm excited hahaha
The book is $48 (early bird price $43).
That's pricey.
Shipping is *$17.99!* 🤯
That's $63.99 ($58.99).
Add tax for some states.
Sounds like a great book, but with the shipping being 37.5% (nearly 42% of early bird price), the book becomes unaffordable for some.
I get she has to make money, but an $18 shipping fee is insane. ☹️
this is a lifetime product that can help you with your ADHD and it has a lot of strategies included which would took a lot of time and effort to find them yourself.
@@igotsickieatlight The book is pricey but MAY be worth it. The shipping is out of line.
@@internetuser7156 now I regret ordering it, typical impulse buy from me 🤦🤦🤦
The shipping is really pricy, but it's something that's out of the creator's control. Shipping costs for large books were already really high, especially for cases like this where it's self-published so there's no leverage to negotiate volume discounts with the shipper. Since covid, shipping costs have skyrocketed for all products, and it's really hurt a lot of small businesses.
All that to say, the shipping cost is out of the author's hands and is likely the best price they were able to find.
Buy yourself a ring notebook and put the tabs yourself
I wish this book was available as an ebook! Its a bit cumbersome to a carry it around physically but I'd love to use it as an online reference for my bullet journal.
Thank you for this review! I'm planning to get one, however I might wait for a digital version of it (Dani has stated in the FAQs that she's planning on also releasing a digital version) since I want to have a copy on-the-go on my phone and ipad.
i just bought it, that shipping was a bit steep but your video sold it for me. Im excited to get it, just in time to start my spring semester. Thank you, youtube algorithm :)
The elastic loop to hold a pen - the designer of the Anti-Planner thought of everything!
Wow...Now that is a real great solution!! Thank you Jesse!
Thanks for the thumb through!
I really like using a deck of cards to decide - I have quite a few decks, purchased for the designs or oracle purposes, but I don’t use them - so, this gives me a reason to pull out a different deck daily, weekly or just when I feel like changing it up. I’ll get double the novelty dopamine out of this strategy 😂
And - just placed my order 🎉
Procrastinating right now!
Thanks for this review! This book keeps popping up and I had no idea why everyone was so jazzed about. I get it now! And now I need to get it! Thanks! 😊
Hey, thanks for the review, but did you continue using it, and did it work?
guarranteed its collecting dust. These novel things never stick for too long. He probably knows that lol. You have to switch up strategies often.
I am going to get this tonight. My ADHD has been really bad since I got pregnant and I need new tips and strategies.
Dude the design of this book is so fun and interesting, it's beautiful and tempting simply because of how they made it. That's kind of incredible. Like they change up the layout so often. It's pretty neat. Thanks for sharing, never would have heard of it otherwise.
Wow this looks like a great video to help me with my procrastination! *Adds to watch later*
Dang you!!! I really need exactly this at present (really struggling even more than usual thanks to the Adderall shortage 💔), so I immediately went to order and....they are only doing pre-orders, with current orders shipping out Summer 2023. 😭
The irony of the associated delay is not lost on me.
Girl same same
Thanks for the link. I paused the video to (pre)order the book. They are already sold out.
Just the video I needed!
Hope everyone reading this has a beautiful day! ❤❤
The algorithm brought me here and I'm so glad it did. I just ordered.
OMG THIS IS SO FUN GODDAM even watching this flipthrough made me happy. this IS great. Thanks for reviewing it
hitting the "watch later" on this felt so iconic that i actually had to drop by right now just to share the moment
Oh man, ADHD musician here, trying to help my music playing friends who're also affected, just bough two copies of the book, cool stuff! Looking forward to enjoying the pdfs that come with the purchase - now _that's_ noble of her, so we can survive the wait (delivery in September - a lifetime for an ADHD-ers...). Cheers, loved the video!
Wow such adhd enthusiasm for something that will go to the shelf
I bought it a few months ago (I rarely buy things, especially early), and it comes in a few days!
“I promise I’ll read it later.” I’ve said that sooooooo many times
I’m overwhelmed by the book.
I had to stop at 9:51 because I couldn't stop laughing. You had just said, "Throw away junk mail" and I looked to my left. I don't have this product yet, it's something I feel like I should get when I get around to it, and I also feel like I would be chasing the Contents and You Might Also Like bullet points until I had read the entire book three times in one sitting. Which might take days. Thank you for this.
This seems like a life-saver.
I actually love forwards & intros! And the little epilogues or “last notes” type of endings…😂😁