ADHD Study Tips (how to regain control)
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 06. 2024
- It can be difficult to stay focused when studying for students with ADHD. Because of this, many students have a difficult time with how to study with ADHD. They feel like they are not intelligent or smart. But this isn't the case, they just might not have the appropriate tools to complement their strengths. So in this video, we'll cover 5 powerful tips to help students with ADHD focus and approach studying in a more effective way.
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I'ma doit. So at, 2:50, I need some way to describe that the mind slowing down to write thoughts or absorb, does not work. The thoughts then cease and mind numbness goes into effect. I don't expect answers to fix, but some terms would be perfect to help communicate that. I've said stuff like this before, and people have, to date, looked at me like I'm odd and why is that an issue. Well, because always knowing you need eggs and never being able to act upon it is a little frustrating...at least for me.
lol colors and things are not my stuff but damn movement is (i was diagnosed at age 4 when I hit my teachers), otherwise every time I revise where there is noise I put my fingers over my ears to concentrate better frankly I think it works.
@@dynastykingthereal what are your thoughts on noise cancellation headphones?
A lot of people recently think ADHD is kind of cute but it is really like hell not being able to do anything while feeling like you do everything. Btw thank you for the tips
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getting nothing done but feeling absolutely exhausted from the effort procrastinating takes
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@@aimee6468 this is exactly how i feel
Itâs completely debilitating.
removing distractions just made me stare into the air for hours
Same here bruh. Wtf are we to do now. My assignments are fkd in every grade
@@Asteroid--07 Bro Some how I End up study the day before my test Even though i had days doing nothing
Removing distractions just made me daydream for hours
"Remove distractions". Bruh, I am LITERALLY distracted by my own brain. You can set me in a blank room with nothing but my notes and my brain will decide it is time to run through the entire catalogue of lyrics to 80s movie soundtracks. ADHD is crippling, and as well intended as videos like this are, they're just a rehash of the same old "just try harder!".
While I agree, itâs kinda like weâre left with no option đ
My biggest game changer was to put the phone away, not even within reach, if possible, even in another room. My life has gotten so much better since then
Intrusive thoughts can go out of control.
Yea that one was a dull suggestion. It's not like I sit with a load of distractions. And I can study without phone too if I like the subject. I get distracted by my own brain more than anything else
concerning- but then i realised , we can play music ... with no lyrics ... which will refrain our brain from wandering ...
I don't know, for a while in popular culture, ADHD is being glorified. Most people with ADHD, including myself, may not have a problem with it, but sometimes I wish they show the often glossed over side of it and how it could be just crippling your life. A constant battle inside your head between how we think we should be and how we actually are. Neither can we lower our expectations of us nor accept the reality. Also the number of times they would have got distracted while watching this video. It has nothing to do with attention span but a constant internal monologue that drives our lives on impulsivity.
I agree .....last year, I was a few months from turning 29 and was diagnosed with the inattentive type of Adhd. Having ADHD for me is soo debilitating.
I have many times thought of committing suicide because I feel like my brain is working against me. And even medication to manage this condition does not guarantee that it will work 100% of the time. I'm still struggling.
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@@jennung7368 I hear you. I hope you find a right support system. Trust me, medication, mindfulness, discipline can only get you so far, but having a support system is the real deal. I know suicide can be tempting at times and I'm no way an expert at giving advice to those struggling with suicidal thoughts, but just the for them.
I too hope there's a platform for people struggling with ADHD to support each other without having to connect people via social media which is sometimes could be the worst thing for a person with ADHD.
Take care.
it is without a doubt a diasability. there is nothign as infuriating and humiliating as being a grown adult and not being able to focus or get basic things dumb
I donât believe itâs glorified. A lot of people have it, itâs just desensitized, like depression. Whenever i meet someone else who has ADHD we just make jokes about having ADHD, thereâs not point in being Humiliated or etc, just learn whatâs best for you to manage it if that means meds, or different strategies. People are getting rid of the stigma cause honestly whatâs the point of feeling bad about something you had no control of? Not all people has severe of ADHD so they may not experience as bad of symptoms as you or I, itâs also just a big pie chart where some have more of one symptom then the other honestly in my opinion.
Youâre so right. Iâm in nursing school and had a final exam today. I have been studying hard. Like if Iâm not studying, Iâm in class or sleeping. Every single day. I failed my final and everyone in my study group got As talking about how it was the easiest test they have ever taken. I knew everything that was on there! I could probably recite it to you right now but the exam was timed, online, video recorded, and we couldnât go back to past questions to change the answer. I started to feel my fingernails without touching themâŠ. Like what?? And then my socks started to feel too tight, people were coming in and out of the classroom. Some people were whispering in the back and someone was shaking their leg so hard that I was literally bouncing in my seat. I fucking failed the exam by 4 points. Thankfully I passed my class with .2 pointsâŠâŠ
But Iâm scared for my next classes which start next week.
ADHD Study Tips
1. Visual Learning
2. Gamification
3. Movement
4. Remove Distractions
5. Accountability Buddy
SQ3R too.
Survey
Question
Rephrase
Recall
Repetition
thank you sm
Thank you â€â€â€â€ Raymond frias..you are ak kind person ..I hope you find succes I'm life â€â€â€
removing distractions makes it worst for me, so multitasking helps a bit, feel free to switch them up, as with adhd staying with one method is almost impossible for us
@faithufedomusa4286 Fair point!
Ive seen a lot of people switch topics, subjects, or tasks as a whole and it helps them a lot too.
In the end, it is your personal system, so you should do what works best for you.
We are just here to help you create your path.
perfect time to watch this after wasting my whole day and sitting down at 9pm to studyđ€©
LITERALY ME LMAO
Same but Iâm genuinely so sad at the same time. I NEED to do this assignment ASAP and Iâve spent the whole day trying just unable to stay working or stay focused I hate it itâs rehabilitating asfđ
Debilitating*
I was diaganosed with adhd, depression, & anxiety so studying for me is such a struggle!!
Ow:/ did u find a way to improve ur studying?
I've those 3 too. Plus borderline personality.. Those three alone are mental war daily
I really appreciate at 1:10 the disclaimer that ADHD does not indicate that you are less than compared to others who don't have ADHD. I was looked down upon by my teachers and felt greatly isolated from my student peers in school because I just learned differently. It was distressing, to say the least, and to the point where I still work through self confidence issues to this day. My point is, your disclaimer meant a lot to me. Thank you.
I am an adult with ADHD, and I'm just crying...thank you for this video
Having multiple mental issues especially ADHD has been putting me in really tough situations every single day. It feels like I am being burdened by my thoughts and I canât seem to focus or even meditate with how chaotic it is.
Thank you so much Mike and Matty! I recently got my ADHD diagnosis and this will be useful for me đ
you got this!
I keep seeing people say they scare themselves to study. How do u get scared for a test, im never prepared and literally dont feel the fear. It's a problem because i for some reason dont care. Even at the last moment there's no fear. I want the fear because at least then it'll get me to work.
I used to have the fear but now I donât care. It has actually been really difficult and not even adhd meds work for me. So Iâm just winging it
@@TheLastWilly If ADHD meds dont work for you have to try sticking to a routine.
I really appreciate that instead of sitting in front of a camera and talking, like most of these videos do, you made a story that was interesting to follow. It made it so much easier to pay attention and stay on track
As a person who has a similar type of disorder, namely Asperger's, i fully approve this video and appreciate the attention to these topicsđ„
It's really fascinating that you guys go through study tips that literally everyone can follow âškeep going
Doing our best đ
U have no idea how much this means to a lot of us. This channel is one of the only channels with realistic solutions. Thank you Mike and Matty
fantastic video, as someone with ADHD I can confirm that I have done all of these things before and they genuinely work wonders. I just needed to hear it straight to my faceâŠ. Iâm really struggling with studying right now I needed some hope, and here I am. Thank you, I love people who make videos like this I feel so good about you youtubers who genuinely want to spread a good message to people who struggle and also keeping us entertained in the meantime. Thank you again
Can we get an in depth video on mind mapping? Would really appreciate that as it is something I have been meaning to use while studying but not sure where to start
you got it! check their recent videos
Also use software like Obsidian, it is really helpfull
adhd is reading the comments (and getting lost in three different tabs next to the CZcams tab) before the video even starts and then three minutes in realising that you haven't heard a single word they said
đ I just did it
.... are you spying on me???
I have adhd and studying partner is the best way to stay focused and study thro many hrs a day
I even asked me friend to move in to my dorm and its the single best decision Iâve made in long time
I canât even focus watching this video đą
Great video, we're just learning about this sector of productivity apps and it is so interesting how they can help!
Francesco
thanks Francesco! you are a beast for reviewing 600 apps. hi to Otto!
i easily get distracted when i study, so i had to trick myself into focusing using several methods i learnt and to my surprise Mike and Matty talked abt the same tips i used such as rephrasing, mouvement, eliminating distractions...... u guys r the best â€â€
this was a great video. You deserve way more likes and recognition. The movie-like aspect of it kept my ADHD brain very engaged and happy đâ€
ADHD is not any cool kind of thing, it's something you wouldnt wish on your worst enemy.
I struggled SO hard to finish this video. because my ADHD made me think of checking out something else after like 2 minutes.
This + Focus videos literally life changing! Thank you! no burnout
I've been looking for these tips since forever. Thank you Mike and Matty âšđž
Your content makes a positive change !! Been following you for a while and the amount of work put into those vids is impeccable!
Thank you so much cpt.Mike and Matty from the bottom of my heart for making a vid for us adhd peeps
gonna get diagnosed for adhd this week so it was suprising that you did a vid about studying with ittttt
yhis channel is just perfect and underrated fr
I really wish this was a series, this is such great advice.
How can I thank you? You deserve a lot. Wooh I never thought I will be studying this way, u made fun of studying, and easy for people like me. Can't stop being enough grateful to approach your channelâ€ïžđ
Thank you so much! This video was really needed
I donât think we talk enough about the reality of living with adhd. we make jokes and itâs all great fun. But in reality it can be absolute hell. sometimes you can feel completely paralysed while watching your life fall apart. That can also lead to other mental health disorders making the effects of adhd even worse, and that makes mental health worseâŠ. and the cycle keeps on going. Also risk of addiction is really high with adhd. Time to start taking it seriously and maybe checking in on that friend or family member that has adhd. Really asking how they are doing.
must say, this video was very calming and relaxing with the mellow music h=and the soft voice. thank you for that
Thank you SOOO MUUUCH just the video I was looking for
AAHHH! fINALLY THE VIDEO IHAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.
all my doubts amd questions were answered thankyou so muchđ„°đ„°
Just found this channel. Love the knowledge and style
More tips on mind maps please and tysm for this video have been looking for this my entire life
Love it! I have ADHD, and I watched the video from the beginning to the end.đ I have to be optimistic about it!
Thank you so much for this video. It helped a lot.
Mind mapping video would be great! Its something Ive tried a few times but I always feel lost/all over the place when Ive tried
5:21 for some reason for me only listening to a high beat pop song or listening to the same youtube channels videos on repeat works to help me focus. Quiet or lofi music isn't stimulating enough to keep the dopamine going.
have you tried brain wave music or deep house?
Can u give me examples đ
Thank you so much, I really needed this! I'm writing exams one week from now and I struggle to force myself to actually studyđ
Can't even scare myself to study at this point so I just get more and more anxious as time goes by lol
Thank you Mike and Matty iâve always wanted a study video for this I hope this helps
We do too!
wow!! These are such great tips!!
Started watching this in the morning, 1 minute in I told myself if I watch another 30 seconds I can have a cup of tea, had my tea and completely forgot to watch the vid, finished watching at 2am
I promise if you do these exercises it can really help! specially the 3rd one: czcams.com/video/26P37V2XJ6U/video.htmlsi=WsS1pFbvg7nq8TPi
Great video as always! I would really like the mindmap tutorial
Thank you for making this video
Thank you so much for this video! I have so much trouble focusing because my brain is always all over the place. I've never really liked mindmapping, although I think it might help a lot because I'm a visual learner. I guess I just don't know how to to those correctly, so a video about that would be absolutely awesome!
AMAZING video!! I also LOVE the exceution of the video
I have both ADHD and a learning disability. I wouldn't have graduated with my bachelor's degree with a 4.0 GPA and enter my master's program if it wasn't for this channel. Much appreciation guys đ
i was suffering all along , thanks for these tips i will try them out today ....
Mind map tutorial defffoo needed!
I feel what works best for me is setting a timer and challenging myself by seeing how much topics i can cover in the given time
Hi Mike and Matty, thanks for the tips! Just need to let you know though, gamification don't work for me as I know they're "fake". They don't scare me enough to focus and I need high stakes or a really huge reward/ reason to focus.
if you don't focus, you must pay your friend $100
Same. Which is why it is good to have a friend that will scare you into doing shit HAHAHAHA kidding aside I get this tho, us ADHD - ers don't have a normal reward system like neurotypicals might so it's rlly hard to "reward" ourselves and think of it like a game when we know we aren't going to die just yet for not doing that thing XD
thank you Mike and Matty
Youâre welcome! Hope it helps
Well done video, funny, well made, great work guys đ
how fitting that this video features mike with his switch as i noticed he was playing unite again
Thank you so much
ADHD is sooo hard. Ppl make it seem so cute but the amount of times i balled my eyes out over assignment is too much.
Thank youâ€
This video is so much AMAZING đ€©
I just wanna cry , i was wondering what's wrong with me and now i think i also have symptoms of ADHD , most content of this video is matching with my situation. Thank your sir .
get i diagnosis please most ppl think they match symptoms and think they hv adhd but its literally a neurological problem when considered sceintifically , if u find lumps u go to doctor in case its cancer u dont serach for tips and match syptoms this aint all that different except that fact that u aint dying
@@anafrank6008 and I didn't knew that either
@@anafrank6008currently in my first year studying, Iâve always said I have high functioning autism and thatâs it. Since studying full time come to the realisation of how hard I find it to do simple things and concentrate, I mean Iâm literally procrastinating now as I write this commentđ your right tho, if it were anything else youâd go and get tested, I think I might just
Mind maps PLEASE!!! I have adhd & have heard of mind mapping methods, but never really tried them becaue I was never actually explicitely told it can help people with ADHD
i was genuinely gonna have a mental breakdown trying to read a biology chapter, but this actually helped me...yea I know I was supposed to be reading my textbook and not be on youtube but now at least I can focus-
A mindmappinv video would be great! I have no clue how to make notes properly or even study effectively
Brief summary:
The video script discusses tips for staying focused in a class for rookies with ADHD. It emphasizes the use of visual resources, gamification, movement, removing distractions, having a study partner, and utilizing online courses for self-improvement.
Highlights:
0:00 đ€ Kev questions if he has ADHD and seeks tips for staying focused.
2:30 đ Tip 1: Visual resources are helpful for ADHD learners.
4:10 đź Tip 2: Gamify studying by using the SQ3R method.
5:45 đââïž Tip 3: Incorporate movement to increase focus.
7:15 đ« Tip 4: Remove distractions, especially phones.
9:20 đ„ Tip 5: Have a study partner or accountability buddy.
Key Insightsđ Visual resources are effective for ADHD learners due to their interest-based learning style and susceptibility to distractions. Using colors, images, and mind mapping can enhance learning and retention.đź Gamifying studying can increase engagement and motivation. The SQ3R method, where students answer questions while speed reading, can make studying more interactive and enjoyable.đââïž Movement, such as exercise or fidgeting, can help increase dopamine and adrenaline levels in the brain, improving focus and learning abilities for individuals with ADHD.đ« Removing distractions, particularly phones, is crucial for maintaining focus. Creating a quiet and calm environment, using focus music, and keeping the phone out of sight can significantly reduce distractions.đ„ Having a study partner or accountability buddy can provide motivation and encouragement. Working alongside someone else can help individuals with ADHD stay on track and maintain productivity.đ Skillshare offers online courses that can assist individuals with ADHD in improving their study skills, productivity, and organization. These courses can be accessed for free through a one-month trial offer.
Could you make a video on âhow to make better questions for active recall when studyingâ
I had no idea about the accountability buddy through discord. that is an awesome idea. i try to do study groups but most of my friends tell me they get distracted the most. whereas for me i feel more focused when someone is in the room with me lets say they are playing video games, while i sit at my desk doing hw. as long as they dont talk to me too much lol. oh and yes i do have ADHD along with APD.
2:45 my self-theory has been confirmed. killer combo: fast thinking but being slower due to handwriting it but also just wanting to write pretty and mainly legibly.
Thank you so much đ
You are welcome!
I hope you read this,
They way you edited the video was perfect, and I think you very much,
I have really bad adhd, like not "I might have adhd" but I'm just. all over the place,
my intentions are to get the important things done, but then I have to do this, and I have to do this, then I remember this fun game I'm super into lately, what was I supposed to do? oh yeah..but I'm in the middle of something...it's already late I'll do it tomorrow.
conversations: I get hyped when I talk to people, the better the conversation goes the more excited I get,
but then I start topic jumping, or they will stay on topic and all of a sudden I'll be completley bored of the conversation,
nobody really can comprehend this, because it's truly a different way of thinking,
it's like trying to view someone's perspective, but you don't have psychic powers to do something like that.
people won't ever understand, but I wish they would atleast try ..
this world isn't designed for people with adhd. this world is designed for production.
people with adhd need to be free to jump from career to career at will.
but we live in a world that requires consistency and experience to land a job, followed by dedication to the same task forever.
purely difficult no matter who you are, even if you're on medications, you'll just end up depressed.
(uh anyways, your video helped me a lot, I'm studying to be a fitness trainer because:adhd, but reading the online textbook was so difficult I ended up searching and finding this video.
then I realized, video stimulation is actually my perfect learning method.
for example: adhd kids are good at passing tests but not class work,
it's because the absolute only thing moving around the room (other than you) is the teacher, so we passively listen to the lectures, but we don't care about reading the books and class work,
but we always, always, look at every graph or picture the teacher draws.
which is why I'll be focusing on learning through video binging,
drawing pictures instead of writing notes also seems perfect, but I'd need a whole setup for it, and it's gonna probably distract me, but I might try to find a way,
but you sir, have just made my life easier.
seriously, this is the best adhd video I've ever seen,
every other video is a lecture with no editing.
I been working on using my phone in the opposite way. Cause I realized just as much it can be a distraction. It can also be used to learn because of the internet. I ended up downloading a planner app(habitica which turns your daily to dos , and habits you wanna learn or get rid of into a rpg gaming format) started taking notes with Google keep and samsung notes. And also if I really feel like imma get too distracted my phone has a focus mode built into to only allow certain apps.
Also i learned to do it bite sized pieces and take breaks if I need to. There sometimes I feel I just gotta remind myself to focus and other times where I just feel like I need a break from studying
thanks for the good video
I have adhd and I suck atTest taking and turning in assignments. I think this helped thank Youâ€
I would love a mind mapping video!:)
Yes please create a video on mind mapping.
Can you do a video on the study method with the flashcard?
When your trying to study but your brain just canât, like Iâm moving a million miles an hour, my hands need to be doing something. Iâll read but I canât remember what I read of I get distracted or Iâll read but my minds just going somewhere else. Thank you, for helping me with this, itâs a struggle
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This is definitely an ADHD moment of mine, but would you please share the song in the background of the visual learner tip (beginning at time 2:13 in the video)? I can't find it and I found it really soothing. I did watch the entire video and found it helpful!
Thank you!
Watching this high and Iâm very entertained
Yes do a video on mind mapping please
I have ADD but still very similar such are anxiety, I canât relax, my teachers always thought it was a serious problem with my attention and how I always tense up
Thanks man... Great video as always đ now, can you make the mind mapping vid...đ Anyway... Cheers đ
I have ADHD, one thing I find incredibly difficult is that my desire to do smth is in complete control of when, and how well i do something. And itâs not really if u need to do smth, itâs j do i want to??. so often I want to get smth (very boring)done, cause itâs due the next day, and I will j sit there for 2-3 hours with no work.
Thx Cajun Koi
Thank you for watching us and supporting our content!
I definitely have symptoms of ADHD I really need to work on that
Yeah we do need a video on mind mapping(and I kind of have a doubt, should we start mind mapping after completing a chapter, so one has a overall idea of pretty much all the concepts and ideas in that chapter, or should we create one after each lectures ?)
Agreed!
Possibly even do one for each concept and then map them all out together throughout the course of the class?
Thanks
I find that coffee shops are a bit better than going to quiet place like a library. I think I get anxious about it being so quiet, that I tend to over-focus on how quiet I'm trying to be around people (trying not to cough, write notes to loud, typing, stomach growling, my breathing, etc.). I use noise-cancelling headphones either way so if I am at a coffee shop, there's a "white-noise" from the music playing, baristas, and people talking so I don't have to worry about physical noise as much. Also, coffee shops tend to have other people studying/working so then I get that accountability pressure to help me focus.
Yeah Mindmapping tips would be highly appreciable.
Also, you guys got some tips so draw better Diagrams to comprehend in medicine.
i cleaned my room for 4 hours then i cooked and now .i don't know what in the world i did just to procrastinate my studiesđ„Č and here i am how to focus
Ok, but im officially not diagnosed and not only do i relate to it all heavily but these tips n tricks actually work-
my Brain is being tickled by this explanation of tools
Thing with People who have a hard time with lectures as myself. It's very distracting cause there many kinds of stimulation. So finding somethings to keep you interested. But sometimes none of it works. What then?...So the best chance is taking good notes and revising after coming home. Although most of the time i dont take my own advice.
Having ADHD is like u want to tell everyone that u have ADHD so that they understand why u did bad in your exam but also fear they'll use it against u or will think its an excuse đ”âđ«đ