The ADHD Student Survival Guide 👨‍🎓 - What I Learned

[@wannabehuman]

I listen to “ambient noise” videos, like rainstorms. They act as white noise while blocking out other sounds and they aren’t distracting like music is for me.

[@ShadowyFigure83]

Try Binaural Beats.

[@annachan8151]

Can you recommend a few?

[@wannabehuman]

@@annachan8151 the channel The Guild of Ambience has a ton of different ambient noise videos, try a few out that u think you’ll like and see if it helps. It’s not for everyone but it helps me sometimes

[@kamikkaze5164]

I really like too. I like specially Whales sing. It settles me in a state of "white board" like I'm an empty space read to be filled w knowledge

[@UpwardsOnly89]

I sleep like a baby to white noise. Its a true life saver! Mind Amend has good stuff on Spotify in this regard

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

But recording a lecture and listening to it....and re-listening (several times) because I drifted off daydreaming... again...just means I have to put in 3-4 times the work ...just to be at the same level as a person who can focus in class. The reality of that is kinda depressing. Honestly, I'm not surprised that some people just want a drug to help focus

[@kamikkaze5164]

It's easier, but it's not like the drug itself makes the miracle. You need to put effort, its just a "shortcut". It really sucks that the world it's not too meant to ADHD brains.

[@kamikkaze5164]

U don't necessarily need to research again and again. What you can do is to see the recorder,see the time that you realised you daydreamed, and then put in the sheet. So later, you just need to see this particular moment

[@MsBorkbork]

Livescribe pens. Medication helps, still need the pen. Then I can just make a star when I drift off and return to that moment later without relistening to the whole lecture (and usually zone out at that moment again anyway.)

[@dingodyno9016]

I tried the normal way without drugs and it just isnt working for me. Im going to have to get them. All be it granted yes you to have to put in the work. Once you do all those, im sure everything else will fall into place

[@Vlogversity]

This!! Exactly!!! Omg I’m struggling so bad

[@tjuhneen]

Thank you for these tips. Another one I’ve learned (after struggling through the university system with procrastination and turning in all assignments at 11:59pm of the deadline for 5 years) is the 5 minute rule. Just commit to spending 5 minutes on an assignment to get started, that way you feel accomplished and you might get in the zone to get more done. Also, you don’t shame spiral for not being able to study for an hour because you hit your goal of 5 minutes. I use this at work too when I’m struggling to initiate a task. Great video!!

[@kamikkaze5164]

Oh, great tip! "Just five minutes" and boom you trick your tricky brain I likit

[@tjuhneen]

@@kamikkaze5164 yes! And the trick within the trick is if you can keep doing it repetitively you can build up to like 15,20,25 minutes at a time

[@kamikkaze5164]

@@tjuhneen Yessss. I do this to almost every house chore. hihi. And to comb I try to play a game "Okay, so you have 5 minutes to do this, if you dont, you will lose (lose what? idk, sometimes i just say that). And then boommm. A triple trick for your tricky brain.

[@gissellel663]

yes agreed, I work better if I give myself smaller chunks of work to do and move on, even trying to think of taking on an entire project from start to finish in one setting is always way too overwhelming. It feels good to applaud yourself for finishing just one small goal a day, one small goal a day will eventually get you to the bigger goal in the long run.

[@elenatunnicliff6782]

I do this but with the gym. I just have to go to the gym and once I get there I can go home as soon as I walk through the door. But once I'm there I work out anyway.

[@Anonymous-fj2uo]

I can't do 10 minutes of study. Once I get started, I tend to be in the 'zone' for about two hours. If I get out of the zone, I find it harder to get back to it. That's on a good day though. If I take too long of a break, I'll feel too overwhelmed to get back to study. I also tend to do better with just one task, switching between tasks gets too overwhelming, I find it really hard to start a new task once I've completed the previous one, which rarely happens straight away anyways, it normally takes me days just to complete one task! I haven't been diagnosed yet, however I'm planning on applying for an assessment. I think that's why I struggled with A levels, as I did 3 subjects. The exams for each of them were also close together.

[@curry4330]

I’m in the same boat, especially a levels

[@dosig]

Good timing, after 7 months of being diagnosed with ADHD at 29 years old. I have decided to go into studying and progressing my education

[@brobuscus4882]

Just want to say that im proud of you for doing so. If I didn't get diagnosed last year I likely would have taken a third gap year and probably would have never gone back to school. Now I'm working towards getting the prerequisites done for a Pharmacy degree and am happier than I have been in a long time.

[@dosig]

@@brobuscus4882 thank you! I haven’t studied since leaving high school 13 years ago. And I’m going to try balance it with my full time job. But I have the support needed to get it done. I’m pretty confident

[@brobuscus4882]

@@dosig That's great to hear! My mom is doing something similar, to get into a management position at her work she has to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and so she is currently studying to challenge the finals that kept her from graduating over 20 years ago.

[@rauelmitchell7170]

Same. I'm also 29 and recently diagnosed with ADHD (taking elvanse) and dyslexia whilst at uni - something that went undiagnosed all through primary and high school. I felt very damaged by the school system and after 10 years of travel, I decided to find redemption and return to study. I'm studying Outdoor leadership and management for a number of reasons mainly because it suits my passions and a big part was to be able to give back to younger versions of myself - to let them know that you are ok and you just learn and get engaged in learning differently. I've struggled immensely with the written work but I'm managing to get a lot of help through the uni, I've been able to get a laptop, printer, and software and extra time on assessments. I also a personal tutor who helps me break down the work and talk through in more detail what needs to be done. This is done through the UNI and DSA (if you are in the UK) you can get a mentor also that helps you furthers structure yourself with studying and structuring your day to day. I think a good tip is to really think about why you are doing it in the first place and remind yourself when it gets tough why you are there so that you don't lose track and think wtf am I here for and putting myself through this. I think overall don't be afraid to ask for help no matter how big or small - that's what the uni is there for. And if needs look outside of the uni to get the help you need so that things can be fast-tracked, you can also say to the uni hey this is what iv done outside of the unis help so that it can be fast-tracked and they can help with the funding with that also. Just remember it is ok that get distracted easily and you have started this because it's what you love and not to punish yourself.

[@rauelmitchell7170]

You may feel like you are just jumping through a lot hoops whilst trying to get help - keep persevering

[@wannabehuman]

Some of my lectures are 2-3 hours long and synchronous and they’re killing me already

[@brobuscus4882]

Those are the worst, any chance you could switch classes? I know something like that would likely be a deal-breaker for me because I know for sure that I would not do well in that kind of environment.

[@wannabehuman]

@@brobuscus4882 i can’t, they’re all required courses :/ I’ll just have to push through it unfortunately, but I appreciate it

[@penelopefp]

If you are diagnosed with ADHD you can ask for accommodations, by law. Even if just being allowed to leave the room for 5 minutes for a drink of water. Assuming you are in the US...

[@wannabehuman]

@@penelopefp they take a break in the middle, it’s not super effective for me but I can’t afford to miss any of it. I think Thursdays are gonna be my “no other work gets done” days. I do get accommodations for exams and tests which is good, the extra half hour or so goes a very long way

[@MsBorkbork]

Get. A. Livescribe. Pen. Your university may even lend you one for free.

[@IsaLevens]

Are ya’ll also slowly disappearing into nothingness while trying to be a student with adhd during covid?? Is anyone actually.... doing well?? Or doing anything??

[@MsBorkbork]

Over on r/adhd some folks relish the work from home because they can listen to lectures in double time in a quiet space, and so they miss less. I'm still finishing one of my two classes from last semester, then I'm taking this year off from school. It's not worth my sanity or the loss of hands on STEM education that I am getting. (Non-STEM majors also seem to be faring better in general with homeschooling.)

[@veganostra7388]

exactly how I feel... I'm at the point where I feel like a ghost of a person and I'm stuck unable to do the resits... The term is still going for me while everyone else has left the campus....

[@blessedshadows]

While also working full time… definitely

[@HIDDENADHD]

I wish I had this when I was failing in college! I was in the "six year plan" to graduate from Harvard. 🤪 And then I failed for 10 years afterwards. 😔

[@dingodyno9016]

You're not alone man. Remember that. Im over still trying to pass community college and i started in 2010. its 2021 now. I should have been out of school ages ago -___-

[@Sparkles._.]

I was going to be in community college for 2 years it's been 4 I've taken the same class 3 semesters in a row 🤠🤠 I cry a lot

[@well2006]

You are not alone, I was in university for a couple of years. Then got anxious and had to return to community college. That was 6 years ago and now returning to university.

[@well2006]

@@dingodyno9016 dont have to rush school, that's like the best time to explore other interests and build skills. I been in your position, the best advice I can give, focus on yourself.

[@saraiwentland9518]

It's important that you kept trying though! It means tons for people like me to go online and see perseverance alone. I hope you found what makes you feel fulfilled in life.

[@ss15497]

I learned.. to seek help. Already 3 + years in college abusing caffeine, hardly able to focus etc. I finally took the steps to get help. Now I'm finally seeing results :)

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

Jesus, you just described my exact situation; I've tried to cope with undiagnosed ADHD for years and I regret that decision so much; now I'm in my 3rd year of college trying to get into medical school and my grades have suffered horribly, changing all my plans directly because of it. Hopefully ill be diagnosed soon but thank you for this personal info, really helped me relate.

[@dingodyno9016]

@@RuskiVodkaaaa Not only just you but me also, i have fallen so far behind and even quit now. But now that i realize i have ADHD im going to see about getting Adderall and seeing if i cant turn this around. I should have been out of college years ago -_____-

[@Angiebee.]

@@RuskiVodkaaaa I’m struggling so much too. I just now called someone for help but right now I feel really depressed my grades are so bad and I don’t know how to study. I feel stupid and I get so angry with myself because nothing seems to help. I’m taking chemistry and calculus and everyone seems to be getting through and o can’t get it like everyone else and I just wish I had a different brain

[@bonganiluthuli6864]

@@Angiebee. Exactly my situation, it's so bad that I'm questioning why am I even in uni. worst thing ever.

[@asasim2000]

@@RuskiVodkaaaa are you diagnosed yet

[@astro_theorist6185]

Funnily enough... This was posted as I'm working on school stuff 😂

[@melanien9057]

me too! working on school stuff but getting distracted! 🤣

[@cruznvo9756]

I’m a quiet environment, being alone learner. Lectures/Conferences lose me after about 30-45 min. Visual learning is key also... Thanks for all the great work you do to help us get through ADD life.

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

In high-school (secondary school in Ireland) I was 'naturally' smart enough to be encouraged to switch to higher level Math classes. However, because it required such concentration in class (the teacher moved fast through the lessons) I was lost from the first day...and could not even do the homework because it was based on what we were meant to learn in class that day...it also required a couple of hours homework per evening for just that subject alone....so needless to say I was told I was lazy and demoted back to normal math classes. The lack of attention coupled with procrastination meant I was always told I can do better but I need to apply myself....I actually felt lazy and guilty my whole life in school & college....at least I discovered ADHD discussions on KZbin a couple of years ago and realized that these guys were describing me! I know there are coping 'strategies', but honestly I just want to try the drugs to see what it feels like to be able to focus on the information at hand....I've been 'coping' my whole life, but these little strategies don't change the fact that paying attention while Listening to, or reading, material is almost an impossible task for me

[@n.t3026]

howd it go

[@MsRizz100]

Similar here i moved myself down from gt to honors due to issues focusing and how fast it went snd the mental energy needed for the class

[@myapaquette7418]

The "shovel" software is absolutely amazing for ADHD students!! It helps you learn how long tasks take. And realistically see how much time you have to do them. It also prioritizes things by urgency for you. It's changed my student life!

[@candicegrass9691]

App?

[@kewlade719]

What is this "shovel software"????

[@会供価]

@@kewlade719shovel app

[@LaughingHyena-zp4bg]

@@candicegrass9691I believe the app is Shovel study planner

[@robertehrnsten]

Today's situation with distance education on university can be hard. You don't meet your tearchers and other students, you have to balance your university life and private life, and you have all these tasks to do on your own! There aren't many places where you can study outside your home, for now, because schools and libraries closed, so it's hard to find a location where you can study... Most cafés are noisy. That's my experience. It can be a precarious situation for many students with ADHD.

[@zomgab]

Are you planning on making a podcast about adhd? I'd love it, I find your voice really soothing

[@annachan8151]

I got diagnosed yesterday and I'm struggling through exams and overdue deadlines...

[@dingodyno9016]

You're not alone. I am also

[@annachan8151]

@@dingodyno9016 I survived last semester somehow. Have to get started on my thesis but have been procrastinating on it so far!

[@mavymagdowney9798]

you got this 👍

[@dingodyno9016]

@@annachan8151 Im pretty much done with my general EDs its just Math and my Computer classes that are killing me because i dont take information in as well as others and thus need more time to do thing. I hate this

[@macieg4052]

I wish I’d found this before dropping out 2 months into my first term and being stuck in an accommodation contract I can’t afford without student finance... it issss what it isss

[@queeny5613]

My very simple method to doing acc work Be conscious of ur phone with a very passive agreesive wallpaper. Turn it off walk to the other side of the house stuck it in a drawer and lock it and put the key in a third spot Then setan timer for 15-20 mins and just do 15 mins. Then 100 jumping Jacks while the kettle is boiling for some tea/coffee Repeat for 3 times Yes I have done this ina Starbucks I went outside it worked for me:)

[@mozybowzy1161]

31 y/o and started school. It's made me realize that I haven't really out grown my adhd :D This video has great tips! Many thanks!

[@djvex6180]

Great tips. I made it through college without being diagnosed and followed lot of the tips you mentioned I did. I also recorded my lectures on my laptop/recorder and my most productive study sessions were at a coffee shop or in the basement of our computer science department.

[@Jesusfacts1]

Im in the middle of a psychology masters having been diagnosed at 31. Great video. Very helpful. I work from home. Luckily im not a gamer, so I dont have that distraction. I use Roam as my organisational tool. And Notion, but Notion is slightly too complicated, whereas Roam is simple and incredibly useful when it comes to note taking. It creates mind maps automatically and you can easily find notes taken from lectures and draw on them in seconds. ROAM may be the best note taking app for those suffereing with ADHD

[@ez6213]

I’m really bad for procrastinating but thank you I’m going to try the study program you said and I’ve already got a calendar and whiteboard😁. Btw guys I find it can be easier getting assignments done by going back over the brief and making some notes as it’s not to much work but it helps ease me into getting started

[@cheyma1293]

Thank you so much. Actually, a special additional thank you for the "take breaks" line at the beginning. It's a simple thing but Wow, I realised it took out the general guilt I feel when I take an hour to go through a 15mn video with seventy rewinds. This is my last semester of undergrad and the first one I start with knowledge and medication for ADHD and the accompanying depression, so this video really comes at the perfect time. The simple understanding of adapting to my functioning rather than trying to change it is a life-changing step. And with that come tricks as small as setting a timer when watching youtube (or getting a transparent water bottle because I don't think about drinking if I don't see the water) that seem like nothing, but all these little things together bring sensible improvment. I can finally get adjustments at uni, including a student tutor, but I find it rather unusual that I wouldn't need much help from them in understanding the classes: I need them as a body double to help getting started with work - but I guess it's not odd when it's ADHD 😄. I really hope I won't fall behind this time, when all the previous times I did I had the exact same will and motivation to do well (a good proof - to teachers, family and mainly myself - that it's not the problem).

[@kamikkaze5164]

Wishing U the best 💚🌻🐣 I know U can, I believe In U :3

[@johnz7167]

This is really good, thanks man. Im a med student and struggling with ADHD. It pisses me off when people can concentrate on lessons while I can’t. And when I concentrate, I don’t recall important things

[@rg6427]

My uni has basically stopped most ADHD support since COVID..,. Such a year

[@RuskiVodkaaaa]

That's fucking horrible, someone should open up a lawsuit against that

[@duncanbug]

I know you probably don’t want to but you can sue or at least reach out to advocacy groups.

[@yourlocaltoad5102]

I have a pretty important test in about 6 hours and still need to look at some stuff, but I can’t get myself to stop googling the thing I currently hyperfocus on. Help, how does one quickly get out of this when they are alone, can’t go to another place and can’t have someone else force them to study? (Sorry for the non-video related comment)

[@djvex6180]

My tip would be to set a timer or timebox the thing you're hyperfocusing on, for example 30 minutes to an hour.

[@evelynbrylow3624]

This is a little late, but I usually ask a someone else “hey, I’m stuck, can I sit (on zoom, library, etc.) with you while I get started, or can you help me with it when I get stuck or confused?”

[@gissellel663]

i like to look at my entire day and make time for my hyperfocus and then set an alarm to get the important thing done. You can either get the important thing done first thing in your day and then "reward yourself" with your hyperfocus after you get it done or vice versa allow yourself to hyperfocus for a period of time and then when the alarm goes off get to the important task.

[@thomaslemaow6174]

Any recommendations on how to manage ADHD after college? I'm about to graduate and managed to finish by skipping classes and just studying close before exam periods. I will not be able to continue this behaviour for my internship/future carreer.

[@AnqaOdyssey]

I have fallen into an ADHD vortex on YT. It would explain so much about my life. I was good in school, but as school changed to more self reliant my grades started to drop, I have fallen out of university once! I have already use some coping mechanisms you mention here. My wall is full of notes, so they're always in sight. I get frustrated by clutter and then overwhelmed and then get nothing done. I can barely start assignments, waiting until it comes a problem I can no longer avoid to do. I should graduate this spring but I am really really worried. I know it might be just lack of motivation and a backbone but some things just fit like a key to a lock. I even got a smartwatch with an analogue face so I would understand time better. 20:15 means nothing like that but seeing the watch quarter over eight means more. I'm always late. I have trouble giving feedback to other people, because I keep forgetting where I was going.

[@matthewlewis6658]

Hey man not sure you'll ever see this but I wanna say thanks for the videos anyways. You've really helped me a lot throughout this year helping me understand myself more. It's really hard catching myself before I become irrational over rejection and criticism something so silly and every video I watch of yours makes me feel for sane. Thanks

[@brobuscus4882]

Thank you so much for this video. I have been in a slump procrastinating starting the semester and tips like these should help me get out of the rut.

[@IzzysTravelDiaries]

I only survived uni because I have a very good memory. If I read something once with a lot of focus, then I discussed it with myself, I knew it. I mostly studied at night as during the day it's a lot harder to focus.

[@dingodyno9016]

I wish i would have known i had ADHD much sooner, now it makes sense why i struggle to keep up. I may need meds to get me through school sadly. Great video man

[@dangeissler125]

Been in engineering school for ~3 years. Just got diagnosed with inattentive adhd. Found out that’s why virtual classes are kicking my ass. Began treatment 6 weeks before the end of this semester. Things are really looking up, I know my next semester is actually going to be as good as I want it to be

[@ems277]

How did u manage to study? I'm really struggling and failed all my classes just because I'm not studying the way I should. I'm currently in my first year

[@leekururangi2011]

I also have to have complete silence while I'm studying. Music with lyrics is way too distracting and even instrumental music...my brain starts to repeat the music instead of focusing on my books!

[@tawseeftaher9109]

pomodoro is a L.I.F.E.S.A.V.E.R for us, adhders 1. dont do it alone (accountability partner). dont procrastinate 2. right environment setup. dedicated study space. noise cancelling headphone 3. organizational tools: physical calendar, google calendar. schedule in advance, color coded files. 4. office storage 5. print lecture slides(annotate), make flashcard, have dictaphone, be present in lecture 6. immerse yourself. sit in centre 7. be friend with serious friends 8. track yourself daily. 9. take breaks regularly. dont burn out. 10. give things a home. create habit. maintain simplicity. dont eat junk food 11. minimalism 12. party/enjoy in moderation. 13. money management, sleep 0:00

[@ayeshakher8632]

Just flunked another important exam. Was finding a method/pattern to add fuel to my courage of not giving up. 21,haven't started uni, been struggling with hope.

[@sirraymondluxuryyacht8131]

I feel your pain. I've struggled with daydreaming and procrastination my whole life....it's brutal.

[@rajgabbynatt5915]

lofi music w/o ads and productivity timers help a lot.

[@nicis2002]

My problem mainly is my brain wants to think of something I really like (for this example, Batman) instead, so I’ll be in the middle of writing words as fast as I could to keep up with the teacher so I could pay attention to the lecture, but 2-3 pages or notes in, I’ll have a full page of drawings of Batman all over my work and realized I haven’t been paying attention for the past 15min, and then I’m fucked (idk if I’m the only doodler)

[@Gr8er01]

My parents are split up and the parent I lived with I think also had adhd therefore we were both distracted in our world. I found out when I hit adulthood how much this world was messed up. I kept job hopping and not having a job. I also realised how the school system was setup by the rockefellars. I was unaware of alot of things this means I was at a disadvantage with adhd in school, parents and teachers couldn't support, couldn't study while also at home. This means I became and adult and thought what is going on in this world. If u don't work u don't eat its a really struggle because I now know if only I knew I could just be earning a living that's normal.

[@nikkiisrael4364]

Not me getting distracted reading comments rather than listening to the video..

[@ricoender8020]

Simple wardrobe? Smmh, my parents send so many clothes I tell them to stop.because I have enough, to much in fact. Keeping it clean is a struggle. Minilism hmm when your getting ready for hard times that can be a problem.

[@ddg227]

Dont forget Vitamin R. DO take it for studying, DON'T take it for exams.

[@Kirbyjer]

Well I'm having just a great time, I can't get any of the support I need because I'm currently in a 2 year wait for a proper diagnosis yay

[@Kirbyjer]

Doesn't help that EVERYTHING is online too

[@Kirbyjer]

I'm stuck at home with my family and there's literally nowhere I can go to concentrate

[@ricoender8020]

Silence yes, organization this is what I did when studying, three piles at a table to left to do, top middle come back to, right pile finished, in the middle currently working on. Took breaks when my brain told me it'd had enough then came back to it.

[@hayleygeek]

I am 34, I've tried for a degree 4 times now. Once at a brick and mortar in 2006, lasted a year before I ended up drinking etc and being depressed and lonely. Then 3 further times at home with the open University, which fails miserably as its all at home study. I do well at the start as im intelligent, but lose motivation, get distracted and then I throw in the towel. I really want to do a degree and finish it. Its my dream but i have to do it at home and I cant see it ever happening

[@klipk7296]

People keep saying "get help" and get "support" without actually saying what that means. Honestly, at this point, I am convinced there is nothing that any other human can possibly do or say to "help" me. I get this sounds cynical, but saying "get help" is not very convincing

[@ADHDMastery]

It's hard, I know. But you don't make it happen, no one will unless a family member or friend intervenes for you.

[@50shoaib]

I failed one exam 32 times because of ADHD overthinking

[@Wellch]

I failed one exam 3 times because of ADHD.

[@joehaqim1843]

I hate being forced to use phones and laptops for my college works, it just make me feel like playing games on it.

[@joehaqim1843]

Also, i used earplugs and headphones, but then I got invested on my own heartbeat and making song out of it instead of working.

[@geniorr]

i was doing well during the "online lectures (that were background when i do some dorm chores)/offline practical classes twice a week" some things that may work and worked during my high school days (used to be a-student): - treat homework with "get things done attitude" - socializing - physical exercises (for instance, go by foot instead of public transportation) well, the problem is that i returned home and some time later everything started crashing, even the exams were treated like casual classes (they're obviously not) finally, since the beginning of this term, there's a feeling in my head that i've already dropped out and classes just became extra useless burden

[@elizalee8781]

This is awesome! And great timing with the beginning of spring semesters.

[@laurafrank7768]

I have been diagnosed with ADD since I was a kid. I was on adderall when I was in 6th grade and I was doing good on it with my school work but I couldn’t sleep at night so my mom took me off it. My whole school career I was in special Ed classes. I tried to goto college about 3yrs ago I completed 2 semesters barley. My second semester I dropped classes and failed one class. I just could not handle it. Now I’m thinking about trying again but I’m not confident In myself enough. I just got proscribed a medicine today and I hope it works. My ADD hinders me a lot in every aspect of my life. I’m tired of it.

[@bodesshowreel]

I kinda disagree with the party one, for myself, when I was studying I would go out every Saturday night, that was my party night, I'd go to the same club, drink a bunch and dance my arse off. What it meant for me is that I felt committed and driven to doing my allotted work for the week on the weekdays and on Saturday before dinner, because I knew I was going out to party, and I knew I'd probably be a bit hungover on Sunday and spend the day in bed. This worked quite well for me in terms of scheduling, having a reward at the end of each week for the hard work I was putting in, and- funnily enough- giving me a rest day every week, because I would schedule Sunday to be a rest day. Dancing for hours every Saturday night also helped with my energy levels because I got a lot of that fidgety restlessness out, I'd tire myself out physically, so I could sit still more in lectures the next week. Anyway, just my two cents, don't forget to also schedule fun!

[@ricoender8020]

Similar but went bowling or did a sport or two.

[@calum9250]

Slightly off topic but what are your tips for the workplace? I work in sales and have found I’ve slowly gained more responsibilities, I find it very hard focusing and remembering certain tasks and tend to mind wander or forget when being given tasks from my boss. It’s really frustrating as I know and my company know I’m not stupid but it sometimes feels that way. Thank goodness for a good CRM system however =)

[@brobuscus4882]

I admittedly don't have much experience in a more mentally focused workplace but I think his tip to have two different calendars set up is one of the better ways to keep yourself on track. It will feel weird at first but I've seen a tip where you write down every task you are given in a notebook as you are given them, then transferring them somewhere else in a more legible format. This also helps you keep track of responsibilities when entering a new work environment. Organization is one of the most difficult things for us to master but one of the most worth it in order to maintain consistency which I think is one of the biggest factors that leads us to failing or getting fired. I wish you the best.

[@wawawawawa8009]

Not me already owning and using all of the supplies he mentioned...

[@cheyma1293]

The right environment really makes a huge difference. I'm one of the few around me who prefers the lockdown life. Don't get me wrong, it would have been a disaster had I to stay in my student dorm alone but I've been very lucky. I can study in a calm home with: 1) no functioning energy spent on getting ready to go out and public transportation in a noisy city. 2) external structure from family. > especially with sleeping and eating at regular times even when my brain fuel has been spent on a morning lecture and I would usually be too tired to cook (the simple execution energy it requires to stop what I'm doing and start something else, agh!). 3) an empty office room no one used that is separated from the bedroom. > I don't have to sit still on my chair for the remaining of the class and exhaust myself with restraint when I can't listen, and instead can just leave the online lecture and read it on my own when my brain has more energy. 4) Online classes have: No distraction from other students + more visual lecture slides + our teachers write on a tablet they display during the online class and send us the saved document from it afterwards, so I can simply [[ listen ]] while I keep my hands busy with a doodle or smt. It's all a real game-changer for me.

[@stg2040]

I came here cause I’m on final probation

[@erikanovakova97]

I will do my second attempt in September going for a master.. I finished the bachelor but at the cost of my health. So hopefully I will get out of the masters fine and healthy! This video will help, thanks :)

[@koyuki6113]

I'm not sure why but, everytime I think about the thought of studying with other people, I feel like I'd drag them down because I'm always so distracted and behind most of the time.

[@Coolmanstau]

I clicked on this video so that I could get help. not even 5 seconds later I click off the tab to watch something "quickly" and wasted 30 mins of my time.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

For me it's usually looping whatever song is my current Hyperobssessive song while studying helps. The added benefit is when I listen to it again it's as if it "unlocks" those memories. 20 years later "Mobscene" by Marilyn Manson makes all the info I studied for my amateur radio license flood back into my mind

[@KeremPARLAKGUMUS-uc4xb]

I am stuck, I have diagnosed with Adult Adhd when I was 21 years old. Now, I am 36 years old. Unfortunately, with the guidance of my family, I unfortunately went to school of "software engineering" and I just hate it since I can not do it because of lots of distractions (inner distractions and outer distratsion) Moreover, I want to read reading books,but I can not. it is just pain. If there is any other tactics you know: such as reading loud. or when you are doing some specific work in front of laptop, by having a conversation with yourself on your own so that you do not move away what exactly you are doing (I always find my self doing something else because of a distraction). I am in misarebla situation and I need help. I can not earn money as well. As a 36 years old person, I depend on my father and mother which pisses me of. just Please help. thank you.

[@bugga179]

Im newly diagnosed with ADHD and some of this seemed partly helpful...but ive tried pomodoro....and the planning. I can never KEEP UP with it in the end. How do i make my brain feel motivated enough to start? Like i record lectures but never really get to listen to then or rego over stuff. Where is the time when i have other grade based stuff to do or painful readings that take me hours?

[@Hermes-dw9he]

"Don't do it alone, find a support group" *Laughs in the social impairment that ADHD gives, leading being alone most of the time*

[@carajones6378]

I can't listen to things with words and struggle with hyper focus and time blindness. Some of the most effective things I have done is going to a coffee shop for a change of scenery as time is slower with people around and when at home (I'm a distance learner) I have started listening to acoustic covers of music which is 1-2 hours long so I know when it's finished that time has passed and it's time for a break.

[@OPAnaya]

Add chores to the list of home distractions. I’m going to try silicone headphones under my noise cancelling headphones- thank you.

[@astepclosertomydestiny]

I need to crack a government exam which requires 10 hrs of study per day atleast a year pls help me

[@ricoender8020]

#1 I struggle with and keep telling myself to do in my life.

[@genemoore84]

Thank you for the tips. I'm what everybody calls an "Older" student. I was recently diagnosed with severe ADHA. I've been going to college for the last 30 yrs on and off. Some subjects I do 110% with very little studying. Others, not so well. I love math, but have have taken 5 college algebra classes and failed. I really enjoy doing the homework , but when I get to the test, all I see is an alien language. Now that I'm on the meds, I'm afraid to try again, or fail again.

[@aturtle5460]

I'm about to write an important exam tmrw...idk if i will get any good marks but I'm trying.

[@ArjunA-tu8nx]

Having been ADHD It's very difficult to concentrate and understand anything else as like others do.

[@Obsidian281]

I remember at some point I did most of my studying at the uni library. Therefore I didnt have to worry about my studies when I got home, which was a nice separation of activities. I don't have AD(H)D (though sometimes I wonder), but perhaps some who do will find this useful.

[@Lingosharp]

I wish this was around when I was in college. I was destroyed mentally and was in a bad place for a while while in college.

[@spoorthireddy3111]

2 year after graduation(recently) diagnosed with inattentive add and anxiety disorder dont know what to do feel like I am lost in life dont want go out of home.what to do what career option would be best ,feels unfair

[@vincecrisostomo7508]

thank you, you really helped me with this thank you i always forget things i loved how you present this its very simple and understandable and also by the way by the whole process of listening i was sometimes distracted and im sorry about that

[@AssassinsFear]

Annoying thing for me is i live at home and my parents are loud or the tv is on and loud. Problem is that i got anc headphones but my parents always decide to call out to me when im trying to focus with headphones on making me easily distracted by noises i think are them

[@andreinakuchiki3356]

Mu novio ha aceptado hacer videollamada conmigo todos los días para que le explique lo que estudio. Gracias por tan valiosos consejos!

[@miri29]

Perfect timing! Thank God and thank you for this video 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@joanhowze1069]

Great video

[@BigTroubleD]

These tips are so good and so true for me too. I’m not officially diagnosed but it sure feels like I have ADHD. I struggle in class too and to get started etc. I will definitely take these tips to heart.

[@sapnanayak1453]

A good tip for uni students is: To sit in any random class (preferably not related to yours) that's going on, that has a nice 'study' vibe. By this I mean that even in university not all subject/course classes are the same, some are really serious classes and you want to sit in the corner f such a class. The environment where everyone is serious and no one is on the phone is a great motivator. Make a fun game, usually most classes in university are atleast 1 to 1.5 hours long, try to use the class as a timer instead of staring at the clock in the library or your room. I find classes to be the perfect place to work on essays and other very 'boring' assignments because I can't physically get up and leave the class, I cannot snack on something, be on the phone or plug earphones in my laptop and binge my favourite show, as I will stand out like a sore thumb and likely place myself in the teacher's attention. If you are out of uni, then try going to public libraries, unfortunately with the internet and various devices people don't really go to libraries anymore (you'll see maybe some older people say of say boomers or gen x), I go on purpose without my earphones and put a timeout on my phone's 'addictive' apps. Lastly remember to reward yourself and not try to ride the productivity train, usually going out in nature can be a good reward to do immediately after an intense study/work session alongwith snacking and watching your favourite show afterwards. The going out in nature is key though as (atleast with me) it gives me a sense of break from monotony to just be with my thoughts and enjoy nature (as much as possible) till all the racing thoughts have susided and I'm in a tired relaxed mood.

[@sierrafarnum9689]

If ur having trouble w cleaning: I drink coffee everyday first thing no matter what, so lately when I put it in the freezer (I like it cold) I put on a timer and clean for 10 min every single time. It’s not long so if there’s other stuff u need to do just pretend u have no choice. It’s insane how much easier it’s been to keep up w dishes and trash and stuff like that.

[@duran5533]

Can you tell us what is your most beneficial medication for add?

[@arnoboy96]

Canvas has really messed everything up for me, it's so unintuitive and stuff is so hard to find some time. A lot of times that time and energy kills my motivation out right so when it comes to actually do the stuff I was searching for, I'm already halfway done mentally

[@UpwardsOnly89]

Now I just need to make sure I put this "to do list" on my "to do list". Its a vicious cycle, mate.

[@sams680]

I’m sitting listening to this just over 8 hours before a new school year. I have undiagnosed adhd (trying to get help for it) but with DID too it’s so hard to focus on anything except other alters + hyperfications. This helped a lot, thanks!

[@aydin1784]

Very helpful video. Could you make one where you elaborate on the organisation tip? Maybe a video that shows how exactly you use each tool?

[@deannaelyosef7588]

Could you make a video on ADHD students who are doing school online.. people with ADHD working from home.. how can we pay better attention in zoom lectures at home?

[@ADHDMastery]

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[@wizardOfRobots]

Lot of superfluous and unhelpful advice here. Highlighting has been proven to be an inferior form of learning. Videos are a bad way to learn simply because the device you're watching it on has a ton of distractions. Scheduling simply doesn't work for a lot of adhd people. Overall poor advice.

[@ADHDMastery]

Eh.. I tried. 🤷‍♂️

[@dorifourer6949]

Im in a test period, thank you very much for the motivation, thanks to you Im back to study !! :>

[@hermes.trismegistus616]

That came right on time mate! Solid advice there thank you so much! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@studybloom]

Can we take notes while listening to lecturers ? Is ok?

[@Lamdacorp-o8n]

Utilise everyone people, manipulate the environment

[@Adam-fn3xk]

You should make a video on all the different meds and a comparison on their traits

[@oldwiseman5785]

I gave up on school half way through year 7 (I'm in year 10 now) due to severe depressive episodes, after the depressive episodes I just gave up on responsibility, all I wanted now was to be happy. So I was rude to teachers, didn't do homework, played video games and watched youtube. Here I am in year 10, I have fallen behind and there's probably no way to catch up, so I gave up. Is there anything I can do at this point, gscses coming next year and to be honest I'm not anxious but at the back of my head I still care and don't wanna fall behind. Any help?

[@ADHDMastery]

Can you stay behind a year or take on additional tuition? If not, consider an apprenticeship?

[@oldwiseman5785]

@@ADHDMastery Idk if I wanna stay behind a year because I pretty much lost motivation to even get my grades up, so simply going down a year wouldn't help nothing. I would try to talk to my doctor but I only get to talk over the phone once every 4 weeks or more because of quaranteen. I would maybe consider an apprenticeship in the future but Idk. Also I would get an additional tution but my parents say it costs a bunch of money.

[@ADHDMastery]

Maybe you don't want it badly enough? Not sure what else to suggest, but perhaps look for work and then fund some part time study for yourself.

[@oldwiseman5785]

@@ADHDMastery yea it feels as if I don't wanna do it but I wanna do it, I wish I was intrested in school so I could sort of hyperfocus on it (like I do with other side hobbies). But school just sounds and is too boring for me to even put effort it. I currently don't take meds and never have taken meds, I heard taking it at a really young age can impact physical/mental development in bad ways. So I'm just waiting till I'm a fully grown adult I guess :/

[@wildflower6603]

@@oldwiseman5785 Hiya, I just wanted to say that it really isn't too late. Due to anxiety there have been a multitude of things I know I could have done better on otherwise, paid attention to and completed. But, being in Year 10, You have so much time to figure out who You are, what You want for yourself and who you want to be. Year 10 was when I became a happier person for the first time in a while and focussed on myself more- just because it's 'GCSEs' doesn't mean your mental health is any less important, because at the end of the day it's literally a test of memorisation- about time it's modified! It doesn't measure intelligence of worth. And if it Helps, no body looks at GCSEs after the next step of education 🤫 There might be an A-Level or Apprenticeship You're interested in? Try Your best to pass if You feel that is right for you, and maybe find something You're passionate about along the way. Show up for yourself when you can, because your future is worth investing in. I Hope this Helps a bit, and I Know it might sound silly,, but study aesthetics (light/dark academia) and fun stationery if possible can be motivating. But the number one priority is feeling mentally well. Also, I recommend Marisa Peer who is a therapist on KZbin too, I discovered Her recently. Recently I discovered how important it is to pay attention to what Your Body Needs: think do I Need water,, excercise,, a blanket/jumper/tea! I always thought yeah right water 🙄 especially for headaches but apparently they were maybe right 😂 I understand that it's often not as easy said than done. And, it doesn't matter the relationships With teachers, there will be at least one to Help: they Care even when it doesn't seem like it! I Wish the best of Luck For Your health and happiness 💛

[@gembird3122]

What are a good brand of noise cancelling headphones? I find all learning environments challenging (including home) as my ears are so sensitive

[@ADHDMastery]

Bose quite comforts are pricey but amazing

[@pascalemp]

Great video! What did you study at University by the way?

[@ghostliquid7259]

Honestly, the study techniques medical students commonly use are very ADHD-friendly -Anki (mobile and PC version) Flashcard app with a bit of a learning curve, but once you get past it, it's a game changer. Make your cards (there's a giant Anki Reddit community for help), then do them whenever (bus ride, waiting in line, elevator, etc). Since it gives you a spaced repitition schedule, you pretty much have a study plan set out for you. So good, I can't hype it enough. Free on Android and PC. -If lecture is recorded, and attendance isn't mandatory, don't go. But dedicate a specific time each day to watch the lecture at 2x speed so you get in the habit/don't fall behind. -Reward yourself for studying, within reason. Positive reinforcement works! Source: I am a med student with ADHD

[@enearu599]

I have ADHD and soon starting med school. Do you any more tips? Its very difficult for me to handle stress. How do you cope up with that?

[@TheresaAviles-Rodriguez]

THANK you SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH! :)

[@TheresaAviles-Rodriguez]

Thank you for the info.

[@johnkellejian4532]

that as soon as someone sees something, they have to know how to use it.

[@user-fr3xh2fo4v]

This right here... is Godsend

[@MikomiKawaii]

I just started college again after already doing college for 2 years and having a gap year and I am struggling to get back into the groove. But one thing that has really helped me is onenote on my ipad. I love the way I can quickly go between notebooks and sections and pages to add information quickly without worrying about finding it again. And also being able to organise everything into very specific sections has been helpful too