Not all brains work the same

Fam,

We all know that many people have conditions such as ADHD/ADD and other neuro-divergent conditions. What does it mean for you if you’re one of them - and how can you pursue your own goals and succeed

The most important thing is to have your condition assessed and a diagnosis provided. A management plan can then be adopted which will involve changes in how you go about particular tasks - including studying. Your management plan might also include prescription medication and over the counter supplements such as fish oil and zinc

Conditions like ADHD make it more difficult to concentrate and to maintain focus on a single task. Thinking and attention can feel “scattered” and procrastination can be a significant issue.

When it comes to studying, fam - if you have a differently-operational brain:

• make extra use of regular breaks

  • maybe study for 15-20 mins before a 5 min break

• make sure that your study notes are kept brief and use dotpoints

• make use of diagrams if it helps you

• add colour coding of important things to remember

• summarise things in your own words

• use mnemonics more 🖼

• record study notes if it helps

• & be patient with yourself