Structured: Daily Planner Todo

I love the features of this planner. It is the closest to how I set up my bullet journal. Being able to replan tasks (and decide whether they are valuable anymore) or pop them to an inbox so I can clear them out of my metal clutter but not lose them entirely are excellent features. I love the idea of “energy expenditure” as it forces me to really consider whether I will have the energy for something, not just the time. If I run out of steam before finishing all my duties in a day, I can make a more realistic plan in the future, given energy constraints, rather than kicking myself for being “lazy.” So important for mental health AND for getting the work done. The UI is excellent. I enter things into my Apple Calendar and then use Structured to check things off through the day, so I have noticed two items which might improve this further: I wish it could pull travel time from my Calendar, so that I don’t add tasks into space where I need to be driving; and it would be nice to be able to add an unexpected event or task (let’s say run to the grocery store for 30 mins) and have everything bump forward accordingly, rather than having to hand slide it to eliminate overlaps. If this were added, having some events able to be toggled as “locked” and un-bumpable would be important (for example, a class that happens at a certain time). Otherwise, really outstanding planner. Thoughtful updates and amazing attention to details that work well for ADHD brains!

I have ADHD and have probably spend hundreds of $$ on planners just to use them for a few weeks and then forget they exist. I started a new job in September after graduating college in May and I am on my Mac for my job all the time. This app is finally a Planner I won't forget about. I can leave it open on my screen and it follows me along through my work tasks for the day. Plus I get to check tasks off as I complete them, which I LOVE because dopamine is the ruler of my ADHD brain. I love all the color options because I can color coordinate to my hearts content. One of my favorite features of this app is the Inbox. I have so many fleeting thoughts thoughout the day and sometimes those thoughts have nothing to do with what I am currently working on. When I get the random thought about needing to order groceries some time in the next week or pay a bill before the end of the month, I can quickly create a task in the app and leave it in the "Inbox" space. Then when I am ready and decide what day and time I want to schedule that task for I can go back in and edit that task and schedule it where I want it. Its the perfect idea for having a pending to-do list right next to my daily tasks. Then on days when I finish my daily tasks for the day quicker then planned I can check my Inbox and see if there is anything I need to do that i can schedule into my day. I also love the one time purchase option instead of subscription. I HATE subscrition based apps. I'd rather pay once and have it forever. Please keep your one-time payment option!

I’ve been using this app as a tool for about a month and a half now. I have ADHD, as many people who use this do. I’ve struggled with executive dysfunction and periods of depression for years. I am a person with loads of ideas, but time management has been a problem area for me for as long as I can remember and I’ve had an extremely difficult time following through on those ideas. Your habits determine your destiny, I’ve known this to be true. I’ve tried calendar apps, paper planners, set alarms on my phone- you name it, I’ve tried it. Nothing has ever worked for me the way this app has. Everything about the simple and attractive layout, the option to choose colors for different time blocks in which you set your tasks, the cute little sound it makes when you check something off— it was designed for a low-dopamine brain. I feel motivated, I feel empowered, I feel productive. I even block out time to rest and take care of myself. I have things to look forward to every day because I spend about 15 minutes the night before planning out the next one. The structure gives me a reason to get out of bed in the morning. And because of this, I’m happier than I’ve ever been. I never knew a simple app on your phone could transform your life the way this has. To the creators of Structured, thank you.