What do yall use for external scafffolding?
So since getting back on my meds I've gotten really into trying to get my shit together.
My psychiatrist suggested a physical planner and that has worked WONDERS. I write everything in it and take it everywhere with me. It's like my little external brain. I also have a separate daily planner so in total I have a calender view, weekly view, and daily view.
For recurring stuff that has to be done every X days/weeks/etc. I use this app Tody that was designed for cleaning but since it allows custom tasks I set it up with stuff like "shower" or "brush teeth" you know, those maintenance tasks we struggle with.
I also have an app that's just designed for list making so if I think of something I need/want to do I can add it to a list. I also keep sticky notes in the front cover of my planner so I can record thoughts out in the wild. I have a wild amount of lists lmao.
And I use Rocket to keep track of my finances. But by and large just... having a physical planner and a cute pen has been LIFE changing for me.
My setup has been worked GREAT for me, and I'm not saying it's for everyone. But what I'm wondering is what everyone else uses for external scaffolding to keep life from falling apart so they can human.
Thank you for indulging in my curiosity lol.
Posted May 2, 2026, 4:28 AM UTC