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Since a lot of colleges are making in-person classes become online classes I thought I'd share some tips from an ADHD person with lots of online class experience. So, thread?
Tip #1: Set aside a time for working on class work. If you can do that during class meeting times or lecture times, even better.
Tip #2: Download a browser extension to block distracting websites. I use StayFocusd.
Tip #3: Pomodoro timers! Set a timer for 25 minutes of work, 5 minutes break, or 45 minutes of work and 15 minutes of break.
Tip #4: CHECKLISTS. Either paper or digital. I use both, honestly. Todoist is the one I use online which has a mobile and desktop app that both sync up.
Tip #5: Make sure to include deadlines when making your checklists. It's really easy to get due dates mixed up when you just (wrongly) assume that you'll remember them.
Tip #6: Get dressed in whatever stuff you'd wear to class and don't work from bed. It's really easy to just stay in PJs or comfy clothes and lay in bed all day.
Tip #7: Turn your phone on silent or Do Not Disturb while you work. There's nothing more distracting than hearing your phone dinging or buzzing when you're trying to focus on boring tasks.
Tip #8: Make sure your workspace is a clear as you can manage or is at least a level of organized chaos where you know where stuff is.
Tip #9: If you find yourself getting sucked into apps on your phone (lookin' at you TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and Twitter) uninstall the apps temporarily or use an app blocker. I use AppBlock for Android.
