unhinged ways i study with ADHD! 🥰
As someone who really struggles with ADHD, I have to get pretty creative with my study methods sometimes!
There are some conventional study methods I really like/work (i.e. the pomodoro technique and active recall). I think these methods work because they're doing in short intervals!!!!
Even though these traditional study methods work, they don't always help me focus. Sometimes my ADHD takes over and there isn't much I can do to combat it 💔
Here are some UNHINGED and UNCONVENTIONAL methods that I really love ❤️:
💋 Recording voice memos of myself talking.
• Whenever I have a quiz or a test, I like to record myself explaining key topics on a voice memo. I try to do this WITHOUT looking at my notes.
• Then, I'll listen to the voice memos as I go about my day! I'll listen to them walking to class, doing laundry, and sometimes at the gym (if i'm THAT desperate).
💋 Use my desk trinkets to teach the material.
• I used to love playing house & teacher as a little girl. Whenever I played teacher I would review my classwork/assignments from the week lol
• In getting back in touch with my inner child, I sometimes use my desk trinkets to "play teacher"
• I know this sounds really silly BUT it is super beneficial to teach class material to someone else. Even if it is just to trinkets lmaooo
💋 Flashcards EVERYWHERE.
• I love a good active recall session but sometimes I'm too distracted to sit there and simply review flashcards.
• Instead, I tape these flashcards literally everywhere. Whenever I see a flashcard, I have to answer the question/explain the term.
• If I'm really in a study bind, I'll tape the cards to items I HAVE to use as part of my routine. To be "allowed" to use the item, I have to correctly answer the flashcard.
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Living with ADHD can make traditional study methods challenging, which is why creative approaches can significantly improve focus and learning efficiency. The techniques mentioned in the article—recording voice memos to explain key topics, using desk trinkets to simulate teaching, and taping flashcards everywhere—leverage active engagement and multi-sensory learning that can be especially helpful for ADHD students. Recording voice memos not only reinforces memory by verbalizing concepts but also allows studying on the go, transforming passive moments like walking or household chores into productive study times. This auditory repetition can activate different brain pathways and enhance comprehension. Using desk trinkets to teach material taps into role-playing strategies that promote deeper understanding. Teaching concepts, even if to inanimate objects, requires you to organize knowledge clearly, improving retention and identifying gaps. Flashcards placed in frequently accessed locations integrate learning seamlessly into daily routines. This environmental cueing promotes active recall and spaced repetition, two proven cognitive techniques that enhance long-term memory. Incorporating the Pomodoro technique, with its short study intervals, complements these unorthodox methods by managing attention spans and providing structured breaks. Combining such conventional and creative strategies creates a balanced study system that adapts to the unique challenges of ADHD. Overall, these approaches foster engagement, reduce overwhelm, and empower ADHD learners to harness their strengths for academic success.
