Episode 5 - How to do the work you hate
ADHD College Bound
In this episode, Gloria and Chaviva discuss how to stay motivated while doing work you hate. They suggest that adding ways to give yourself more dopamine can make unpleasant activities more pleasurable. They provide strategies to make work more engaging, such as making it urgent, challenging, interesting, and novel. They also recommend asking yourself what the purpose of doing the work is and listing all the reasons why it should be done. Finally, they provide a motivation chart to help make work more pleasant.
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Episode 3 - Study Habits
ADHD College Bound
In this episode, we will be discussing study habits that can help reduce feelings of overwhelm for young adults with ADHD as they navigate their journey through college, trade school, first jobs, and into their 20s. Minimize Distractions One of the biggest challenges for young adults with ADHD is staying focused on their studies. Here are some tips to help minimize distractions: Find a quiet place to study where nobody will come talk to you. It may actually be in the middle of a coffee shop, if that’s what works for you. Try different places to see what works for you. Use...
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Episode 4 - How to balance a study schedule and a part-time job
ADHD College Bound
In this episode of the ADHD College Bound podcast, Gloria and Chaviva offer tips and strategies for balancing study schedules with extra-curricular activities and jobs. It can be challenging to balance work, school, and other activities, but by prioritizing your time effectively and taking care of yourself, you can achieve success. Some of the strategies discussed include using a planner and electronic calendar, determining how much time you need to set aside for assignments, planning when you are going to study, establishing a morning and evening routine, and deciding how and when you will...
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ADHD College Bound
Helping College Students with ADHD Succeed Welcome to ADHD College-Bound - The podcast designed specifically for college students with ADHD. We know that college can be a challenging time for anyone, but especially for those who are managing the unique challenges of ADHD. Our goal is to provide a supportive and informative space where you can get the tools, tips, and tricks you need to succeed in college and beyond. Download our latest episodes here: < About Us Welcome to our podcast, dedicated to college...
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Episode 2 - Setting up your schedule to reduce your overwhelm
ADHD College Bound
As a college student with ADHD, keeping track of assignments and due dates can feel like an impossible task. Many students find themselves in a cycle of procrastination and stress, waiting until the last minute to complete assignments and feeling overwhelmed in the process. But there are strategies you can use to break this cycle and stay on top of your assignments. The Power of Writing Things Down Research has shown that writing things down can help you remember them better. Handwriting in a notebook, for example, triggers more robust brain activity and is associated with stronger...
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Episode 1 - Morning and Evening Routines
ADHD College Bound
In this episode, we are discussing setting up morning and evening routines in college. College life can be busy and stressful, and for students with ADHD, it can be even more challenging. However, establishing a routine can help you stay organized, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. Here are some tips and strategies for setting up your morning and evening routines. Morning Routine Rise early: Getting up early can give you more time to get things done and reduce stress. Make Your Bed: Making your bed every day can give you a small sense of pride and encourage you...
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Episode 0 - Welcome to the ADHD College Bound Podcast
ADHD College Bound
Navigating ADHD in College and Beyond ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, affects people of all ages, but it can be particularly challenging for those transitioning from high school to college and beyond. In this podcast, Gloria Starr and Chaviva Lifson share their personal experiences with ADHD and offer tips and strategies for managing it during this transition. Gloria, an ADHD coach, was diagnosed with ADHD at age 35. She explains that many girls and women with ADHD go undiagnosed until later in life because their symptoms often present differently than in boys....
info_outlineIn this episode, we are discussing setting up morning and evening routines in college.
College life can be busy and stressful, and for students with ADHD, it can be even more challenging. However, establishing a routine can help you stay organized, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. Here are some tips and strategies for setting up your morning and evening routines.
Morning Routine
- Rise early: Getting up early can give you more time to get things done and reduce stress.
- Make Your Bed: Making your bed every day can give you a small sense of pride and encourage you to accomplish other tasks throughout the day.
- Affirmations: Start your day with positive affirmations to set the tone for the day ahead.
- Exercise: Regular exercise can help improve your mood and focus throughout the day.
- Breakfast: Eating a healthy breakfast can provide you with the energy you need to start your day.
- Medication & Vitamin routine: Take your medication and vitamins as prescribed to ensure you are taking care of your physical health.
- Cold Shower: Some studies show a link between cold exposure and an increase in various brain chemicals associated with well-being such as noradrenaline.
Evening Routine
- Look at your calendar and plan for the next day and set goals: Planning ahead can help you feel prepared and reduce stress.
- Reflect on your daily achievements: Reflecting on the things you accomplished during the day can help you feel more positive and motivated.
- Tidy Up: Cleaning up your living space can help reduce stress and improve your overall well-being.
- Prep for tomorrow: Laying out your clothes, packing your bags, and prepping your coffee maker can save you time and reduce stress in the morning.
- Calming Activities & clearing your head-self care: Activities such as stretching, reading a book, journaling, or meditating can help you relax and clear your mind.
- Shower: Taking a shower can help you relax and feel refreshed before bed.
- Practice proper sleep hygiene: Setting a consistent sleep and wake schedule, minimizing blue light from screens, setting the temperature in your room to between 60-65°F (15-18°C), and making your room as dark as possible can help improve your sleep quality.
Conclusion
Establishing a morning and evening routine in college can be challenging, but it can also help you stay organized, reduce stress, and improve your overall well-being. Try incorporating some of the tips and strategies outlined above into your routine and see how they work for you. Remember, setting up a routine takes time, so be patient with yourself and keep trying until you find what works best for you.
If you want to learn more about setting up your morning and evening routines, check out our printable/downloadable guide on how to set up your morning/evening routine.
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