How to Review Your Neurodivergent Tools Each Month

If you've tried lots of neurodivergent support tips, it can be hard to know what's actually helping. A short monthly checkup turns guesswork into a plan: rate the tools you used, jot down why they helped (or didn't), and pick what you'll practise next month. That way, your energy goes to what works for you. This simple four-step process takes just a few minutes, but it transforms scattered effort into steady progress.

List & Review

Start by writing down all the tools you used this month. Cast your net wide and be honest about what you actually tried. Your list might include:

• Planning tools: your calendar for appointments, a daily task list, A-B-C priority ratings to sort what matters, breaking big tasks into smaller steps, or problem-solving to choose an action plan
• Distractibility tools: working in attention-sized chunks with short breaks, using a distractibility delay before switching tasks, or removing distractions from your space
• Thinking tools: using thought records to spot automatic thoughts and write a more balanced reply

Don't judge yourself here. Just get everything down on paper. You're gathering data, not taking a test.

Rate & Reflect

Now comes the powerful part. Go through your list and rate each tool from 'didn't help' to 'extremely helpful'. Be specific. A three-star rating tells you nothing useful, but 'extremely helpful because I actually started that big project' gives you real insight.

Write a quick note beside each rating about why it worked or didn't. For example: 'Breaking tasks into smaller steps helped me start faster' or 'The calendar was hard because I kept forgetting to check it'. These notes are gold. They show you exactly what to keep, what to adjust, and what to let go.

Plan for Next Month

Use what you've learnt to choose your focus for the month ahead. If breaking tasks into smaller steps helped you start faster, keep it and perhaps try it with even bigger projects. If using the calendar was hard, write what tripped you up and adjust how you use it instead of giving up entirely. Maybe you need a phone reminder to check it, or perhaps a paper version works better for you.

If your environment kept pulling your attention, plan to remove distractions before you start and use a quick self-check like, 'Am I doing what I'm supposed to be doing?' Circle or highlight the two or three tools you'll deliberately practise next month. This focused approach beats trying everything at once.

Move Forward with Clarity

Repeat this checkup each month to build a system that fits you. You'll keep the strategies that work, fix the ones that need tweaking, and let go of what doesn't help. Over time, this turns scattered effort into steady progress. Think of it like being your own coach for a few minutes a month.

The beauty of this process is that it's personalised. What works brilliantly for someone else might not suit you, and that's fine. Your monthly review helps you discover your own best practices.

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