FIND YOUR MATCH
Take the quiz
Twelve colours. Twelve personalities. Answer ten questions and we'll tell you which Fast Brain colour you are — AND which of the four layout modes you should start on when you get your new Fast Brain Friend.
SHOP FAST BRAIN
Twelve friends
Meet the full lineup
Every one of us has a brain that processes things a little differently. Fnd the Fast Brain colour that get's yours
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Musk StickThe Joyful Rebel -
LarimarThe Clarity Seeker -
Blue LagoonThe Deep Feeler -
SageThe Gentle Overthinker -
Pine ForestThe Midnight Hyperfocuser -
Burgundy WineThe Fierce Protector -
EucalyptusThe Calm Chaos Pilot -
TerracottaThe Passion Sprinter -
PeachThe Optimistic Starter -
Cloudy DayThe Creative Drifter -
Caramel FudgeThe Grounded Realist -
Milky LatteThe Cosy Procrastinator
How it works
A planner that works like your brain does
Not a rigid system. Not a blank page. Something in between that actually sticks.
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Pick your colour
Use the quiz to help choose one of the twelve colours (or ignore us entirely and pick what you like).
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Start any day
These notebooks are completely undated, so start when you're ready and skip days without guilt.
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Never get bored
Daily layouts rotate to interesting new formats ever day - Your brain gets novelty, and you get a structure that fits your day.
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Reset and go again
Bite size notebooks, so you can rotate to a fresh new colour at any time. It's like a 'hard-reset' button for your motivation.
WE'VE SHIPPED
and counting
- ★★★★★
The cover colours are lovely. The feel in the hand is very nice, and the printed pages are clever and a bit weird, so I like these planners A LOT.
Kathryn W. · Verified buyer, AU
- ★★★★★
A planner that feels like it fits, rather than trying to force myself into someone else’s tailored suit.
Ruth A. · Verified buyer, NZ
- ★★★★★
I’ve been using it every day since I got it! After trying all the layouts in order, now I’ll start using whatever layout suits my mood that day.
Sandra H. · Verified buyer, CA
THREE WAYS TO START FAST BRAIN
The Fast Brain Series
Creator of the Fast Brain daily method, Alanah Purtell, recently sat down to talk us through what has gone into building the neuro-friendly notebook that has become a global phenomenon.
Articles
We write about Fast Brains and ADHD... alot
Interested in learning even more about it? Here's some popular articles from our archive.
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Research
"I wasn't lazy. My planner was."
Why most planners are designed for neurotypical brains, and what happens when you build one that isn't.
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Personalities
The 12 Fast Brain personalities, explained
A deep dive into every colour, every archetype, and why each one exists. Read your own, then read all the others. You know you want to.
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Science
The neuroscience of a fast brain
The science behind why your brain works the way it does, and how every detail of this planner was designed around it.
Frequently Asked Questions
The things people ask us
Before they buy. After they buy. At 2am. We get it.
What size is the planner?
A5 (148 x 210mm). Small enough to carry everywhere, big enough that you're not writing in the margins. Each notebook is 64 pages.
How do the different layouts work?
Instead of the same daily page over and over, there are sixteen daily layouts grouped into four families. Work front to back for the whole rotation, or turn straight to whichever one suits the day — both are right. Every layout has its instructions printed on it, so one you haven't used before is never a puzzle.
What if I miss a few days?
Then you missed a few days. The planner is undated, so there's no guilt-inducing row of empty pages staring at you. Pick it up when you're ready. Skip a weekend. Skip a week. It doesn't care and neither should you.
Is this only for people with ADHD?
It's designed for ADHD brains, but anyone who finds traditional planners boring, rigid, or guilt-inducing tends to love it. If you've ever abandoned a planner because it felt like homework, this was made for your brain too.
Does the colour I choose actually matter?
The inside layouts are the same across all {count} colours, so functionally, no. But emotionally? Absolutely. The colours and personalities are there because picking something that feels like you makes you more likely to actually use it. And that's the whole game.
How long does one notebook last?
That depends entirely on how you use it. The daily pages drive the book rather than a calendar, so it isn't tied to a month — some people fill one in a few weeks, others keep one going far longer and reach for it on the days that need it.
When you finish one, start another. Same colour if you've found your match, or a different one if you fancy a change. Either way you never have to carry the weight of an 18-month planner you stopped using in March.
Can I use this with a folio or cover?
Yes. Our refillable folios are designed to hold Fast Brain notebooks (and our other A5 ranges). You can lace multiple notebooks in at once and swap them out whenever you like. Here's how to set one up.
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