How to Make Sure You Can Actually Find This When You Need It
Let's be real: You've most likely purchased this because you have ADHD/autism. If you download this and file it away in a folder, it might cease to exist in your brain 10 minutes from now. So, let's make this impossible to lose.
STEP 1: SAVE IT EVERYWHERE
Don't pick one place—pick ALL the places. Redundancy is your friend.
Option A: Phone Home Screen (Best for "I'm stuck right now" moments)
1. Screenshot The Stuck Spot Scanner and The Quick-Fix Tool Library
2. Save both images to your phone's Photos
3. Set The Stuck Spot Scanner as your phone's lock screen or home screen wallpaper
4. OR: Add the screenshots to a "Brain Tools" album you can access in one tap
Option B: Desktop/Laptop (Best for work-related stuck moments)
1. Save the entire PDF to your Desktop (not in a folder—literally on your desktop where you can SEE it)
2. Rename it something you'll recognize instantly: "UNSTUCK KIT" or "BRAIN RESCUE"
3. OR: Print The Quick-Fix Tool Library and tape it to your monitor or desk
Option C: Cloud Access (Best for "I need this on any device")
1. Upload the PDF to Google Drive, Dropbox, or iCloud
2. Star/favorite it so it appears at the top of your files
3. Create a direct link/shortcut on your phone's home screen or browser bookmarks bar
Option D: Physical Backup (Best for when screens are overwhelming)
1. Print the entire kit (or at least The Stuck Spot Scanner + Quick-Fix Tool Library and tracking sheets)
2. Put it in a folder labeled "RESCUE KIT"
3. Keep it on your desk, nightstand, or in your bag
STEP 2: SET A REMINDER TO USE IT
You've saved it. Great. Now let's make sure you actually REMEMBER it exists. Set a daily reminder (pick one):
Option A: Phone Alarm
• Set a daily alarm for a time when you're often stuck (e.g., 2pm "afternoon slump" or 8pm "can't start evening tasks")
• Label it: "Check: Am I stuck? Use the Rescue Kit"
Option B: Calendar Block
• Add a recurring 5-minute calendar event: "Brain Check-In"
• Description: "If I'm stuck, use The Stuck Spot Scanner"
Option C: Sticky Note
• Write on a sticky note: "Stuck? → Use the Scanner"
• Put it somewhere you look every day (bathroom mirror, fridge, laptop lid)
STEP 3: USE IT AT LEAST ONCE THIS WEEK
Don't wait until you're in crisis to try this. Practice when the stakes are low. Your homework:
1. Pick ONE task you've been avoiding (dishes, emails, laundry, whatever)
2. Open The Stuck Spot Scanner
3. Answer the 3 questions
4. Find your tool in The Quick-Fix Tool Library
5. Read the instructions for that tool
6. Use it RIGHT NOW on that task
STEP 4: SHARE IT (OPTIONAL BUT POWERFUL)
Tell ONE person you trust: "Hey, I got this executive function tool kit. If you see me stuck or spiraling, remind me to use it."
Give them permission to say: "Have you used your Rescue Kit yet?"
External accountability works when internal motivation doesn't.
Finally: The steps you'll find in each tool are really simple. If a step asks you to write something down or say something that may seem completely obvious and simple, have a little faith and follow the steps. Trust the process, and trust yourself. Don't skip the steps!