How the PARA Method Can Transform Your ADHD Planner in Notion
Living with ADHD can make organization feel like an uphill climb — especially when your brain has a hundred tabs open at once. The good news? The right system can help you turn chaos into clarity.
What is the PARA Method?
The PARA method, created by productivity expert Tiago Forte, is a way of organizing information into four simple buckets:
Projects – Short-term efforts you’re working on right now.
Areas – Long-term responsibilities you maintain (health, finances, relationships).
Resources – Useful information or references you want to keep.
Archives – Completed or inactive items for future reference.
It’s straightforward, flexible, and perfect for ADHD minds that get overwhelmed by clutter.
Why PARA Works for ADHD Brains
ADHD often means struggling with:
Prioritizing tasks
Remembering where information is stored
Avoiding mental overwhelm
The PARA method solves these by giving everything a clear home in your system — no more endless searching or forgetting what’s next.
How I Applied PARA in My ADHD Notion Planner
My ADHD Notion Planner is designed to guide you through PARA without feeling rigid or boring. Inside you’ll find:
A Projects dashboard that highlights urgent and active goals
Areas pages for life categories like health, work, and home
Resources vault to store notes, links, and ideas
Archives that keep old projects out of sight but easy to find later
Real-Life Example
Let’s say you’re planning a trip, managing a work project, and learning a new skill all at once (because ADHD brains love juggling!).
All the trip planning goes in Projects.
Your ongoing responsibilities (like your job role) go in Areas.
Helpful guides for your new skill live in Resources.
Once the trip is over, move the details into Archives for next time.
Get Your PARA ADHD Notion Planner
If you’ve tried countless planners but they never stick, this might be the one that finally clicks. My ADHD Notion Planner comes in different styles to match your personality — whether you love clean and minimal, soft pink tones, or a fun kawaii vibe. Each template is:
Pre-set with PARA sections so you can start right away
Designed for easy customization to your unique needs
Built to keep you organized without feeling overwhelming✨
Check it out in my Etsy shop here and start organizing the ADHD-friendly way today.
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