adhd-daily-planner

Generate a three-tier, time-blocked daily plan with transition buffers.

181|30|Updated Nov 16, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/erichowens/some_claude_skills --skill adhd-daily-planner
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Skill: adhd-daily-planner
Source: https://github.com/erichowens/some_claude_skills/tree/main/.claude/skills/adhd-daily-planner
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/erichowens/some_claude_skills --skill adhd-daily-planner

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides a planning framework tailored for ADHD brains, including realistic time estimates, transition buffers, and dopamine-aware task design to improve daily structure.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Time-blocking with buffers: Structured day parts that respect focus patterns and transitions.
  • 3-Things system: Limit daily tasks to three high-impact items for clarity.
  • Dopamine-aware planning: Quick wins and meaningful, attainable goals to sustain motivation.
  • Use Case: Build a morning routine with a 2-stage transition buffer before deep work.

Quick Start

Create a 1-day plan with three tasks: the main "Thing," a "Would Be Nice" task, and a low-pressure "If I'm On Fire" backup.

Frequently Asked Questions about adhd-daily-planner

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I create a daily plan that works with ADHD time-management challenges?

Time-blocking with realistic estimates and transition buffers structures your day around focus patterns. This Skill generates three-tier, time-blocked plans with dopamine-aware task design—quick wins and meaningful goals—to reduce planning friction and improve follow-through for neurodivergent minds.

What's the 3-Things system and why does it help with ADHD planning?

The 3-Things system limits daily tasks to one main priority, one secondary goal, and one low-pressure backup. This reduces cognitive overload and decision fatigue, helping ADHD brains focus on high-impact actions without the paralysis of an overwhelming task list.

Can I build flexible plans that pivot when my day changes?

Yes. This Skill handles realistic time estimation and flexible pivoting across emergencies, daily routines, and weekly themes. It generates actionable, time-blocked plans with buffers that accommodate ADHD executive-function needs and context-switching without derailing your day.

How do I set up a morning routine with transition buffers before deep work?

Time-blocking with two-stage transition buffers structures your morning into distinct phases. This Skill sequences tasks with built-in buffer time to ease context shifts, reduce startup friction, and prepare your focus capacity for sustained deep work.

What's dopamine-aware task design and how does it improve planning adherence?

Dopamine-aware planning prioritizes quick wins and attainable, meaningful goals over perfectionism. This approach sustains motivation by delivering early wins and reducing shame spirals, helping ADHD brains stay engaged with their plan throughout the day.

Does this work for planning beyond a single day—like weekly or longer horizons?

Yes. This Skill applies ADHD-friendly planning across daily routines, weekly themes, and longer horizons. It scales realistic time estimation and dopamine-aware task design to help you maintain structure and flexibility across multiple planning horizons.