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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 35 MIN

Episode 359: Time Blocking for ADHD: Why Tiles Work Better Than Apps

from I'm Busy Being Awesome - Sustainable Productivity for ADHD · host Paula Engebretson

Want to SEE what I'm talking about? Check out the YouTube version here!  https://youtu.be/SZSXcVJcdnQ If time ever seems to disappear for your ADHD brain, this episode might resonate. I'm sharing my honest experience using Bravestorming, a magnetic tile-based planning system that turns your schedule into something that makes time tangible, flexible, and finally... real. In Episode 359, You Will Discover: Why your ADHD brain benefits from seeing time as a physical object, and how tile-based planning solves time blindness in a way digital tools simply can't Why "thinking in tiles" can help ADHD brains build a more tangible relationship with time A walkthrough of the full Bravestorming system (Thinker Board, MoveNote, MoverBook, MoverPad, and Tri-fold) and how I use each one in my actual weekly ADHD planning routine The one key principle that matters more than any specific tool: how to give different lengths of time a consistent, recognizable visual form so your brain starts to internalize it Work With Me: Learn more about private coaching here Join We're Busy Being Awesome (group coaching) Enroll in Overwhelm to Action - step by step course for ADHD Brains Resources From This Episode: Use code AWESOME20 for 20% off your entire first purchase Bravestorming — the full product lineup Thinker Board — easel-style board for brainstorming and mind mapping MoveNote — A4 folio for weekly planning (no tiles included) MoverBook — compact planning folio with tiles included MoverPad — daily planning pad with a priority grid on the flip side, with tiles Tri-fold — four-months-at-a-glance planning overview Mover Tiles — additional tile set to expand your system Try Todoist for task management here (get two months of pro plan free) More ADHD Resources: Discover Your ADHD Overwhelm Type - Free Quiz! Get the I'm Busy Being Awesome Podcast Roadmap Free course: ADHD Routine Revamp Learn my Top 10 Tips to Work With Your ADHD Brain Discover my favorite ADHD resources Access the I'm Busy Being Awesome Planning System Stay focused with brain.fm and get a 30-day free trial* This post contains affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through my links, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure info here. Leave IBBA A Rating & Review! If you enjoy the podcast, would you be a rockstar and leave a review? Doing so helps others find the show and spreads these tools to even more people. Go to Apple Podcasts Click on the I'm Busy Being Awesome podcast Scroll down to the bottom of the page, where you see the reviews. Simply tap five stars; that's it! Bonus points if you're willing to leave a few sentences sharing what you enjoy about the podcast or a key takeaway from the episode you just heard. Thanks, friend! Chapter Outline 00:00 Magnetic Tiles Breakthrough 01:27 Visual Episode Disclaimer 02:18 What Is Bravestorming 03:26 Why It Feels Different 05:14 Affiliate Note and Plan 06:35 Thinker Board Overview 07:26 Move Note and Move Book 08:57 Trifold and Custom Templates 10:13 How I Use It Weekly 14:19 Tiles Make Time Real 20:27 Flexibility and Overflow Time 23:44 Avoiding Planner Hype 26:47 Who This System Fits 32:51 Links Code and Wrap Up 34:15 Final Thanks and Next Steps  

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