A fresh new visual task/routine timer designed for the neurodivergent mind! Drop the mental time management and finish that thing you were gonna do 3 years ago.
The ADHD mind doesn’t accurately sense the passing of time. We have to consciously think about time to stay on track. When we have something to do, we basically have to choose between keeping track of time or working on the thing.
What an unfortunate situation.
#AskADHD
“Working twice as hard for half as much is tiring.” – Steve Copps
#ADHD fatigue and exhaustion is very real. Stress on the brain’s working memory is far higher for those of us with ADHD than others—especially when switching back and forth between different tasks or thoughts.
#ADHD is basically a lack of neurotransmitters in the brain. Neurotransmitters communicate within and between areas of the brain. There are 4 regions of the brain most impacted—and knowing about them explains a lot of challenges that come with ADHD:
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#askadhd#actuallyadhd
Features to look forward to:
👉 Better compact mode
👉 Add/rearrange tasks while the timer is running
👉 Duplicate tasks
👉 Beautifully redesigned buttons
👉 Grid view
👉 Overtime mode
👉 Choose icons for tasks
👈 Left-handed support
👉 Offline support
👉 Sounds?
The ADHD mind doesn’t accurately sense the passing of time. We have to consciously think about time to stay on track. When we have something to do, we basically have to choose between keeping track of time or working on the thing.
What an unfortunate situation.
#AskADHD
🔆 Productivity Tip #6:
Spontaneously purchasing yet another fancy keyboard (to add to the 7½ you already own) will only decrease your bank account and increase the number of keyboards you are now legally responsible for. Next time, try making guacamole instead.
#AskADHD, when did you realize that your stress/anxiety/depression levels are far higher and much more consistent than others? How much of it do you attribute to #ADHD?
Do you ever just feel completely entirely burnt out but can’t for the love of grilled cheese figure out why because in the past 72 hours you literally only ate food stared at the wall and slept? #AskADHD
With ADHD and autism, I can create an extensive, highly thought out routine (and truly enjoy process of creating it), but I can’t seem to actually use the routine to save my life.
✨Version 0.2 is here! This is a monumental update bringing some long-awaited features that will help you manage your time like a pro. Read on, or try it out at above.cool.
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👟 Timer Persistence:
Above now runs in the background even when you switch apps or shut off your phone.
🎉 Celebration:
A confetti party is now thrown for you when you finish your tasks.
⭕️ Circular Checkboxes:
Choose between squares and circles for your task list checkboxes.
⚙️ Refactored Time Engine:
Above has been refactored under the hood for split-second accuracy when running your tasks and calculating the time you’ll be done.
🌈 Improved Colors:
Theme colors have been fine-tuned in dark mode to be a bit more vibrant for that motivational boost.