I've tested countless productivity tools, but only a few have stood the test of time. My Bullet Journal, Todoist, Obsidian, and Morgen form the foundation of my executive function support system—balancing structure with adaptability. Here's how they work together.
Weekly Ember 6
When you've masterfully handled complex operations or solved intricate problems, the struggle with basic maintenance tasks feels almost nonsensical.
Recovery isn’t about taking a break—it’s about understanding when to step back so you can move forward with greater strength.
And here's something powerful to consider: your adapted systems, in all their beautiful, disastrous glory, might be exactly what someone else needs to see. In a world full of perfect productivity porn and flawless morning routines, seeing real, lived-in systems can be incredibly liberating.
But personal systems? Those require building from zero. It's like being handed a blank canvas and told to "just get organized" without any template or framework to follow.