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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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 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 headphones and ‘Focus’ or ‘Study’ music/background noise. Block out the sounds around you. Music with words doesn’t work the same way.
- Turn your phone to ‘Do not disturb’. Make the space for yourself to get the work done that you need to do. If you see that you lack self-control with your phone, consider using an app that blocks the apps that you tend to get the most distracted with.
Get Up and Move
Sitting for long periods of time can be challenging for young adults with ADHD. Here are some tips to help you stay active:
- Stretch, walk around the block, do jumping jacks.
- Get a snack.
- Go to the bathroom.
- Meditate
- Call your mom. ;)
- Use a timer that can be helpful. Studies have shown that optimal focus time is between 10 and 40 minutes.
Don’t Leave It All for Cramming
Cramming for tests is never a good idea, especially for young adults with ADHD. Here are some tips to help you stay on top of your studies:
- Review your notes after class. We often see things in our notes that we didn’t fully process while we were writing everything down. If you get into a regular habit of this, there is never a TON to review, but everything will be much more familiar and ingrained when you get to test prep.
- Recopying your notes is great for retention.
Study with Others
Studying with others can be a great way to stay motivated and focused. Here are some tips to help you study with others:
- Every student picks things up in different ways. Having other people to bounce ideas off of, discuss concepts with, or to teach concepts, will all help you be a better student.
Set Goals and Reward Yourself
Setting achievable goals and rewarding yourself when you reach them can help you stay motivated. Here are some tips to help you set goals and reward yourself:
- Achievable goals, small rewards when you reach them.
Keep Track of Deadlines and Assignments
Keeping track of deadlines and assignments can help you stay organized and avoid surprises. Here are some tips to help you keep track of deadlines and assignments:
- No surprises!
We hope these study habits will help young adults with ADHD reduce feelings of overwhelm and succeed in their academic and professional pursuits.
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