TheAntiPlanner Vol-2 AllPages
The Anti‑Planner Volume 2 is a self‑help workbook created by designer‑illustrator Dani Donovan to help people—especially those with ADHD—overcome common productivity blocks such as difficulty starting tasks, indecision, perfectionism, distraction, over‑commitment, anxiety, and lack of motivation. The PDF is organized into numbered sections (1.1‑5.2) that each introduce a concrete technique, template, or game (e.g., Task Adjacency, Idea Parking Lot, Batching, Suit‑Up card game, Pump‑Up Mixtape, Clean‑by‑Numbers, Draw‑Your‑Feels, Cognitive‑Distortion faces). Each section explains what the tool is, who it works best for, step‑by‑step instructions, tips, and often includes fill‑in‑the‑blank tables for the user to complete. The workbook also contains daily logs, resource lists, and a brief author bio that frames the content as a personal, honest, and humor‑infused approach to managing ADHD‑related challenges. The overall purpose is to provide actionable, low‑friction strategies that let the user “sneak up” on tasks, batch repetitive work, externalize ideas, and build accountability while also addressing emotional processing through art and cognitive‑behavioral prompts.
Topics
Task Adjacency – Sneaking Up on Procrastinated Tasks
A technique that encourages the user to perform a small, semi‑related activity in the same environment as the main task to lower the activation barrier.
Indecision Grid – Mapping Choices to Outcomes
A set of empty tables where the user plots tasks, ranges, and expected outcomes to visualize decision space and reduce paralysis.
Idea Parking Lot – Capturing Brilliance Without Distraction
A dedicated space (paper or digital) for jotting down any non‑urgent ideas, allowing the mind to stay focused on the current task.
Batching – Grouping Repetitive Steps Across Projects
A workflow method that groups identical sub‑tasks across multiple projects to reduce task‑switching costs.
Commitment List – Auditing Over‑Commitment
A table prompting the user to list obligations, assess desire, identify who they’re for, and consider saying no.
Anxiety Vent Space – Externalizing Worry
A free‑form area for writing down anxious thoughts, then labeling associated cognitive distortions.
Author Bio & Mission – Dani Donovan’s Personal Narrative
A short third‑person bio that situates the workbook within the author’s experience as a designer, illustrator, and ADHD advocate.