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That overwhelmed feeling when you're staring at a cluttered planner? You're not alone. Many people who need neurodivergent tips discover that relying on a single tool or method simply doesn't work. The real breakthrough comes when you build a flexible, balanced support system—a Strategies Grid that adapts to how you actually live.
Why Mixing Support Types Works
Life isn't one-dimensional, so your support shouldn't be either. When you rely on just one approach—whether it's a paper planner, a single app, or pure willpower—you're setting yourself up for that exact moment of frustration shown in the 'before' picture. The grid approach recognises a fundamental truth: different challenges need different tools.
Think about it. Your time management needs might benefit from a combination of a simple morning routine (no tech), a calendar alert (a touch of tech), and a quick check-in with a friend (interpersonal support). When one element isn't available or isn't working that day, you've got backup. That's the power of balanced support.
The Four Types of Support in Your Grid
The Strategies Grid offers you four distinct categories to draw from. Each one serves a unique purpose:
- No Tech: Low-friction changes that don't require devices. These are your simplest tweaks—like laying out tomorrow's outfit tonight or keeping a notebook by your bed.
- A Touch of Tech: Small digital assists that enhance (but don't overwhelm). Think calendar reminders, a focused app, or online banking that shows your balance at a glance.
- Personal: Skills you develop and practise. This might include learning to break tasks into tiny steps or building a short wind-down routine.
- Interpersonal: Help from real people. A buddy call to plan your day, an organiser who helps declutter, or a therapist who guides your thinking.
The magic happens when you combine elements from each category. No single column has to do all the heavy lifting.
How to Build Your Personal Strategies Grid
Start by choosing one area of life that feels sticky right now. Common areas include time, money, organising, memory, planning, or decision-making. Then, pick at least one idea from each support type.
For example, if you're working on managing money, you might try:
- No Tech: Keep a small notebook where you jot down daily spending
- A Touch of Tech: Set up online banking notifications
- Personal: Practise a monthly 'money review' habit
- Interpersonal: Schedule a bill-pay session with a partner or assistant
The beauty of this approach is flexibility. You can swap tools in and out as your life changes. Some weeks you'll lean more on tech. Other weeks, you'll need more people support. The point isn't perfection—it's having options ready so you can keep moving forward without burning out.
Your Balanced Support System Starts Here
Building your Strategies Grid is about creating a personalised toolbox that works with your brain, not against it. And when you need an extra edge for sustained focus and mental clarity, scientifically proven plant-powered focus supplements can slot right into your 'A Touch of Tech' or 'Personal' column—another support that complements your grid rather than replacing it.
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