One morning, a neurodivergent adult living independently woke up feeling stuck and overwhelmed. Getting out of bed felt impossible, and in the past, this often led to skipping personal care, forgetting medication, and not eating until late in the day. The thought of everything that needed doing - washing, eating, tidying - felt heavy and unmanageable, which usually increased their anxiety and drained their energy before the day had even begun.
With Brain in Hand
A gentle prompt on their phone reminded them to get out of bed. Once up, the next prompt guided them through personal care step by step, including washing and brushing their teeth, without needing to think about what came next. A medication reminder followed, helping them take the right dose at the right time and reducing the stress of worrying whether they’d forgotten. Having each task broken down and prompted made the morning feel calmer and more achievable.
As the day went on, further prompts reminded them to eat and drink, helping them maintain energy and focus. One small household task, like putting laundry into the basket, felt manageable because it was framed as a single action rather than a whole chore. Throughout the day, they used the check-in feature to notice when stress was building around certain tasks. This helped them understand what they found most challenging and create personalised solution packs to support those moments in the future.
The results
By using Brain in Hand, the individual is able to maintain daily routines with less mental effort and stress. They feel more independent, consistent, and confident in managing everyday life, with fewer missed tasks and improved overall well-being.