Helm + Bestself Planner

I've tried every app blocker out there, Opal, Freedom, Cold Turkey. but I always found a way to bypass them. Besides how useful it is, I actually love looking at this thing. It's genuinely beautiful and feels like something from a design museum. My screentime has cut almost in half!

Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, text messages… and the list goes on.

After I purchased Helm it has really helped me with focusing on tasks and increasing my deep work.

One feature I really like is that if you try to open one of the apps that is restricted during your focus time it won’t allow you to open it.

And that’s what I needed.

I’ve also noticed that the less time I spend on social media and mindlessly searching YouTube or the Internet the happier I am.

The more time I’m able to focus on work the less stressed I feel because I’m able to complete everything without feeling rushed. If I end up watching a bunch of YouTube videos or being on Facebook or Instagram then what happens is the next thing I know time has passed and I’m like ‘Crap, I need to get my work done.’ And that increases my stress.

So a massive thank you to Helm for helping me increase my deep work and my happiness.

The Helm device is really cool looking and the unboxing experience is epic.

Plus, I get the app for free for life. No extra monthly payments for it which is nice.

The struggle to find a balance between working on social media and reducing screen time was real! I tried different time-limits apps but never worked for me (I'd just ignore them!). I gave this device a shot and so far... it's really working well for me, it's not letting me go into that autopilot scrolling mode anymore. Oh and I loved its precious design on my fridge!

This planner is perfect! I love the layout of the week, as my hourly schedule is filled in by my front desk staff. The pages in between are great for those random notes and thoughts - no more sticky notes!!! (Okay, maybe a few!) The final page is a build-it-as-you-go legend, able to record reference pages. This is fantastic for all the meetings I attend, continuing education, or specific case files or phone numbers I may need down the road.

I’m building my “helm habits” to keep me on task!

The BestSelf planner is a godsend to me! It helps me keep my ADHD-INTJ brain out of my head and working toward my real-life goals. The one-week layout is a full 2-page spread with lots of writing space. It helps limit me to thinking about that one chunk of time but with room to note ideas, reminders and feelings. I love the yearly and monthly planning for working through my over-arching goals, and the blank dot pages are loaded my notes, sketches, diagrams, doodles, you name it. Love this planner. It would be worth every penny at twice the cost.

This planner is extremely durable and well made, it is the first one I have used that didn't get completely destroyed or lost half the pages before I was done using it. The project planners and free space are such a great addition, I have "misplaced" so many important ideas or measurements because they don't really fit into your typical planner. The monthly, weekly, and daily pages are such a big help when breaking down important tasks. The weekly reflections are sure to help you pinpoint anything you may need to work on while keeping you motivated

At first, I didn’t think this product would actually help me reduce my time on social media, but it really works. I’ve been able to stay focused on my projects and cut down my screen time. I love the statistics it provides, and I think it has a very beautiful and stylish design.

There is 2- 3 month sections and a whole lot more. Love this planner

so elegant. very intuitive
I use it every day!

Purchasing that planner changed everything for me. It gave my life structure, clarity, and direction. For the first time, I could see how to turn my biggest dreams into daily actions—and in just six months, I achieved goals I’d been chasing for years!