ADHD Study Tips

Having to sit down and focus on a piece of work can prove to be an uphill battle when you have ADHD, here are some tips I have acquired over my years as a student that can hopefully help you too…

• Break down your work! You’re so much more likely to fall into a procrastination cycle if the amount of work you have to do feels endless or unattainable.
• Have everything you need prepared at reach such as snacks and books so as to not give yourself reasons to procrastinate.
• Turn off your phone if you can or put it on silent/ do not disturb.
• Aim to study in places where other people are too, such as homework groups or libraries to motivate you.
• Have soothing background music with no lyrics to drown out random and unnecessary trains of thought.
• Ask your GP or therapist etc about medications if they may help you to concentrate.
• See if caffeinated drinks help you to calm down and be mellow, if they do they’re a great study help.
• Take a multi-sensory approach, for instance, you can highlight whist you read or listen to an audio version of a passage whilst reading so that you can be fully focussed on what you need to be.
• If possible ask for extensions on your work.
• If possible, take a course or a subject you enjoy so you feel more encouraged to study.
• Make sure you have all the correct scholarly support systems available to you.
• Use fidget toys if they help you.