Time Awareness
Your internal clock works differently. UpOrbit makes time visible so hours stop vanishing.
Visual timeline + countdowns
Free ADHD tools built on neuroscience. Focus timers, brain dump, routines, gentle nudges. No guilt, no pressure, no catch.
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How It Works
UpOrbit is a free tool designed around common ADHD challenges.
Your internal clock works differently. UpOrbit makes time visible so hours stop vanishing.
Knowing what to do and starting are different brain functions. Pick your #1 and start in 5 minutes.
The gap between activities is where plans break. UpOrbit builds bridges between every task.
Your output peaks and dips. UpOrbit surfaces the right tasks for your current energy level.
Missed a day? A week? UpOrbit celebrates your return and picks up right where you left off.
You planned it for a reason. UpOrbit reminds you why it matters, not just that it exists.
The research below informed our design choices. UpOrbit is not a medical device or clinical intervention — it is a productivity tool.
Your brain processes duration differently. UpOrbit keeps time visible on your screen — not a clinical tool, just a practical one.
Time perception depends on the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia. In ADHD, dopamine signaling is inconsistent, causing 25-40% underestimation of time intervals.
The Now/Next/Later timeline keeps your day visible. Visual countdowns show time shrinking. Nudges start before events, not when you're already late.
The barrier is never the task. It's the start.
The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex controls task initiation. In ADHD, it shows reduced activation for ambiguous tasks. Specifying when and where to act increases follow-through 2-3x.
Pick your #1 Must-Do with a "why" attached. Brain Dump captures scattered thoughts. The 5-minute timer reframes the ask: just 5 minutes.
Most tools assume seamless task-switching. UpOrbit builds actual bridges.
Transitions require deactivating one brain network and activating another. In ADHD, this switch is less clean, creating attentional inertia.
Every context switch includes wind-down, buffer, and ramp-up. Transitions become supported moments, not invisible gaps.
You're not lazy at 3pm. Executive function peaks and dips.
Executive function fluctuates based on sleep, stress, medication, and circadian rhythm. In ADHD, these swings are more extreme.
Tag your energy. UpOrbit shows matching tasks: low energy = low-friction, high energy = focus work. Fewer choices, faster starts.
Life interrupts. UpOrbit holds the door open and cheers when you walk back in.
Negative pressure activates threat responses and releases cortisol, impairing prefrontal function. Believing you can restart matters more than never stopping.
No overdue counts. Missed tasks roll forward. After any break: "Welcome back. Pick one thing." Recovery badges celebrate returns.
You don't forget the task. You forget why it felt important.
Prospective memory depends on the prefrontal cortex maintaining a goal during other activities. In ADHD, the salience network loses the signal when attention shifts.
Attach a "why" to any task. Before it's due, the nudge surfaces that reason. Context, meaning, choice.
Why UpOrbit
We tried them all so you don't have to.
FAQ
No. UpOrbit is an organizational support tool informed by ADHD research. We don't diagnose or treat any condition.
Yes. The web app and Chrome extension are both completely free with no hidden paywalls or credit card required. A paid mobile app may come later.
Locally in your browser. The web app and Chrome extension both store everything on your device. Nothing is sent to our servers. Create a free account if you want to sync across devices.
Most productivity apps add ADHD support as an afterthought. UpOrbit is built from the ground up around six research-informed ADHD challenges.
Absolutely. Combined approaches produce better outcomes than either alone. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Nothing negative. Tasks roll forward. The app celebrates your return. No guilt, no broken streaks.
Open UpOrbit in your browser. No download, no account, no credit card. Just a calmer way to get things done.