[tryingtostudy]

Tools that Help my ADHD Symptoms

1. Small Notebook

I use this notebook to write down my list of things to do each day. I use one side of the paper for an expansive list, and I use the other side to write only 3 tasks at a time to do. It is called the Triage Method and I found it through this video. Writing only 3 tasks at a time helps make tasks less overwhelming, which makes it easier to complete.

I also sometimes write out the hours of the day to fill in after I finish doing something. It helps me be more aware of what I'm doing throughout the day.

2. Weekly Planner

I use my physical weekly planner to plan out my week. I will write down events and appointments and when they happen. I make sure my planner is open, so I can see what is happening. I make sure to update it immediately if I am able, or I will forget. I do not like timeblocking, so I stick with horizontal planners.

3. Monthly Wall Calendar

I have a wall calendar that is in a place I can see it at all times. I write down events and appointments and their times. It helps to have lots of visuals to know what is happening and when.

4. Digital Wristwatch

This was a gamechanger for me. I bought cheap digital watches that have the month and date. I actually know the time and date. It helps me stay aware of time passing without my phone distracting me.

5. Visual Timer

I bought a cheap visual timer and it's been so helpful when doing monotonous tasks. I will shoot for 15-20 minutes instead of a full pomodoro 25/5, because it feels short enough to feel like I'm not bored out of my mind. I also have a visual timer app, but it can be a hit or miss because my phone is super distracting.

[eggsdoodz]

all we have is time ͙͘͡★

[boudicasdaughter]

rest in power, marjane satrapi. 1969-2026.

[agent-mcsweetheart]

i saw a post earlier today and now i can’t find it but someone was like the only reason i get through studying is by saying “let’s go steal a grade” where they just imagine they’re doing research for a leverage con and they have to know all the information to pull it off successfully. I’m at my internship rn and i found the original score for the og show and redemption and let me tell you i have never been more productive

[agent-mcsweetheart]

@imaginable-horror you are an inspiration 😌🫡

[onyxbird]

Replace imposter syndrome with the conman method! You're a fraud, and you're such a competent fraud that the mark is never going to realize what hit them until the gloat.

[tryingtostudy]

This term has gone so well! I've improved a lot and have found different strategies that work for me. It's crazy to see and feel my progress. All glory to God!

[podcastwizard]

you don’t realize how important lunch is until you’re wandering around thinking about how unloveable and untalented and uniquely cursed you are and then it’s 4pm and you finally eat lunch and you go Oh. oh right.

[seashellronan]

guys i’m so sorry to say this but exercising and indulging in hobbies rather than scrolling on your phone for 200 hours actually does improve your mood and overall mental health, this has deeply upset me more than anyone

[tryingtostudy]

Anxiety snd shame surrounding a task are more scary than the task itself

[banchie]

ADHD advice from someone with unmedicated adhd

Carry a big tote bag. It should have a couple of pockets but not so many that you forget where they are. This bag goes EVERYWHERE with you I’m not even kidding. This bag is your SON now.

In this bag you must have:

A stick of deodorant

A spare cologne/perfume/whatever fragrance

Gum, whatever flavor you want. I currently have watermelon, if you’re a crazy person with bad taste you can have mint, whatever works

Some of those flossy things. The picks or whatever

Either a comb or a small brush, if your hair is the kind that gets brushed and combed

If you regularly wear makeup, some small things of makeup. I keep a lot of lip products and some mascara, because those are the steps that I’m the most likely to forget

Some basic over the counter meds. I keep ibuprofen and zyrtec, get tums or smth if you have tummy problems. Whatever you would need semi regularly.

A tide pen

A seamripper (smaller than scissors, surprisingly useful)

If you are someone who takes medication, keep at least some in your bag

One of every kind of charger, and the blocks to go with it

CONGRATULATIONS! now you can never forget part of your morning routine.

You can never again go through the day ashamed because you forgot to put on deodorant that morning, or you forgot to brush your teeth, or your hair is a mess. Forgot to charge your phone overnight? That’s fine, you have a charger! Left the house with a full face of makeup and no mascara? No problem! Cramping? Tummy hurts? Knock back that ibuprofen baby!!!! You got it!!!! You are now ready to face life.

[tryingtostudy]

Discovered this video on YouTube and it's totally changed the game for my daily planning.

OP categorizes each task, which has been super helpful, because ik the purpose of each task. Ive been using the same categories I use in my electronic calendar, which helps me get unstuck and connects my systems together.

[librarycards]

you need to make your body into a place you can survive. no matter what that means. do whatever it takes. everything else comes downstream of this necessity.

[shadow-von-vamp]

reblogging a post that says “do it scared” vs actually doing it scared

[tractorgoth]

[raylangivins]

[wholeheartedsuggestions]

most things don’t have a right time. most things can be done at any time.

[disgustinggf]

[transiting]

don’t make other people’s decisions for them. apply for the job you don’t think you’ll get. let them decide if you have the skills they’re looking for. tell that person you like them even though you think they’re out of your league. let them decide if they like you. stop trying to predict and control everything. bring what you have to the table. let the rest go.

[scorpionlafemme]