They say an elephant never forgets. Is it because they use the Simple Elephant Planner?
I found the Simple Elephant Planner on a list of planners for ADHD and found it on Amazon. It’s currently available for $7.75 to $9.99, depending on color choice. This is a great price point and not a huge investment if you want to give it a try.
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What’s Included
- About Page
- Small sheet of icon stickers
- Black elastic closure and pen loop
- Vegan leather cover with stamped elephant imprint
- Back cover pocket
- 3 ribbon bookmarks
- 110 gsm, off-white paper
The first four pages are your prep pages. You have a two-page spread titled “My Focus”. The left side has space for affirmations and gratitude, while the right-hand side has a place for five goals. You could also use the space for goals in five areas of life. You also get a mindmap and vision board spread.
Next, we move into the 12 monthly spreads. Yes, the 12 months are all at the front of the planner. Across the top, you can fill in the date and year and have one line for goals. I guess you have to pick just one for a monthly focus. There is a nice lined notes column, perfect for monthly tasks or action steps.
The month’s pages start on Sunday. You only get five rows or weeks, so you may not always have room for the last one or two days of the month.
After the monthly spreads, you have 52 horizontal weekly spreads. At the top, you have room for weekly goals. It’s larger than the monthly one, so you can put a few in there. Monday through Wednesday are below the goals. On the next side, you have a box for success and what I can do better, followed by the rest of the week. Saturday and Sunday split the space.
There are a few things I don’t like about the weekly spread. I tend to have more tasks on Saturdays and Sundays, so I hate when planners give them less space. I would have preferred the success and do better boxes to be at the bottom of the second page.
The what can I do better wording is negative. I’d like to see something more positive, like adjustments or changes. It’s a minor thing, but I think the connotations of words can have a big impact on if we continue to use something.
The weekly spreads randomly place an elephant in the corner to remind you to check that you are on track to complete your goals. I looked for the first four elephants, which were randomly placed at four weeks, five weeks, six weeks, and three weeks.
At the back of the planner, you have 56 note pages. These are great for keeping all your notes and plans together. You can use one for each week and track whatever you need. Maybe the first week you need to write out your shopping list, then the next week you have a lot of action steps for goal work to keep track of, and then after that, you are planning for a big birthday party and need the space for planning.
What do we think about the Simple Elephant planner?
You cannot beat the price point. For under $10, you can have a simple, portable planner. It’s simple and straightforward, with no bells and whistles or a lot of extras you don’t need. You also get three ribbon bookmarks, which are great for keeping in the current month, week, and note section.
The off-white paper may not be your jam, and the planner spreads could be improved.
Will it work for someone with ADHD?
It’s not for me, but others may consider it a great planner. The simple design can help you focus, while the little elephant can be a great reminder to go back and look at those goals you set! You basically get a notebook in the back and can make those whatever you need them to be. And if you try it and it’s not for you, you are only out $10 or less!