If you live with ADHD, you’ve probably experienced this:
You buy fresh veggies, excited to eat healthier, but a week later you find them wilted in the back of the fridge. Or you set down an important document, only to forget it exists until it’s too late.
This isn’t forgetfulness in the casual sense—it’s about object permanence.
What is Object Permanence?
Object permanence is the understanding that things continue to exist even when you can’t see them. Most people develop this skill as infants. But for ADHD brains, it’s not always automatic in day-to-day life.
When something is out of sight, it can easily slip out of mind—whether that’s a bill to pay, a medication to take, or even a friendship to maintain. This isn’t laziness; it’s the way an ADHD brain processes attention, memory, and visibility.
Why It Matters for ADHD
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Tasks get lost. Important but invisible jobs (like renewing insurance or checking the mailbox) get buried.
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Routines break down. Without clear reminders, even daily habits can vanish.
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Stress builds up. Forgotten responsibilities turn into last-minute scrambles, guilt, and overwhelm.
How Our Object Permanence Tracker Helps
That’s where the Object Permanence Tracker comes in.
This simple, analog tool is designed with ADHD minds in mind. It makes the invisible, visible—keeping what matters most front and center.
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Write it down once. Each sheet includes a “Don’t Forget To…” section where you capture recurring or easy-to-lose tasks.
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Set the rhythm. The “How Often” column reminds you of frequency—daily, weekly, monthly—so nothing drifts into the background.
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Visual accountability. Instead of juggling mental reminders, you have a dedicated sheet that lives where you’ll see it.
“It’s ok to need reminders for the things that matter most.”
By putting your invisible tasks into plain view, the Object Permanence Tracker helps break the cycle of forgetting and scrambling. It creates a calm, visual system that keeps you grounded and on track.