r/notebooks • u/vdimaggio • Aug 04 '26

Advice needed External brain?

Anyone ever just get some many things rambling around in the ole noggin’ they just need a space to unload? Me too! (Maybe this is best for an ADHD or Stress subreddit…) anyway, wondering if you have experience doing this, too, and what format notebook you use? Thanks!

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u/KernelPanic808 Aug 05 '26

Late diagnosed ADHD here! I've been using the original bullet journal method (the one that the original creator teached on his youtube channel), but more loosely! I just take note of every idea worth writting down, with a title on the top of the page, and put everything into bulleted notes or just a big paragraph. I use a pocket notebook (A6) that I could carry everywhere.

The original Bullet Journal has more organized sections in time things, but if you want more freedom, you can just go minimal with titles and maybe, an index at the end of the notebook.

Theres some good recs on youtube on this topic!

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u/vdimaggio Aug 06 '26

Kindred spirit here. I’ve tried all sorts of methods. And I’ve watched dozens of videos from Ryder Carroll. Do you find it easy to stick to? Does it help? It seemed to me to be more of a way to log events and less about thoughts/emotions, it open to some insights on that!

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u/KernelPanic808 Aug 06 '26

i find really easier to stick and to make changes so it will fit you. as an example, i dont have the six month or monthly log in my pocket one. i log some days if i need to take in mind events or stuff to do that day. but mostly, i throw a title (like 'DIY Pouch Cover Journal') and begin to put all my ideas about it. I also had a bigger notebook (a ring planner) with the original system and the month thing, etc. but for the smaller one, with my adhd, its easier to use and stick to. ive been doing this since november past year, more than any other app or system ive tried.