#adhd school tips

Hi! I feel like it's been forever since I posted something, but I'm back! Lately, I've been struggling with my ed and school, and both are affecting the other. If you're dealing with the same thing, or something similar, you're not alone. Here are some things that may help :) Also- the first one is kind of related to restrictive eds. If you're experiencing a lack of energy not having to do with your food intake, I suggest that you either see a doctor or mental health professional.

Make sure you're eating enough protein. If you're not eating enough food as it is, you may feel like you can't focus as well, or you simply don't have the energy to study, do your work, or go to school, which is understandable. But please listen to me when I say protein is extremely important. According to Harvard, to calculate how much protein you need in a day, multiply your weight (in pounds) by 0.36. Here is the link to the article, which has a calculator you can use .

If you're worried about your grades, talk to your teachers/professors. Not all professors are the same, but if you're honest with them and spell out what's been going on (as much as you're comfortable with, of course), they may be able to help you, give you an extension, or some advice on their class.

Find study techniques that work for you. Not everyone has the same learning style, and not all methods of studying will work for you. I advise that you first find out what your learning style is if you don't already know. Then, you can research what may work for you as that kind of learner. However, if you have something else going on, that may not be enough. For example, I have adhd and have a hard time getting started with my work and staying motivated. Something like getting a planner, which may work for someone else, just doesn't cut it for me. Instead, I like to use asmr pomodoros and rewards for myself when I finish a certain amount of work, like doing something I've been wanting to do or watching a movie.

If you have trouble asking for help, like I do, I know it can be scary to send an email to your teacher, ask a friend, or even raise your hand in class to ask a question. But trust me, my grades started improving as soon as I did this. I know some of you may be thinking that your teacher will judge you, or your classmates will, but teaching is their job. They want students to ask questions, that's what they're there for. Your classmates could actually be wondering the same thing, they just might be too nervous to ask.

Try your best not to procrastinate. I know, I know. But hear me out. Procrastinating causes last minute stress and most likely isn't your best work. I'm not trying to call you out, because I do this too. But as I've gotten older, and been through years of school, I've learned that I hate the looming feeling of having an assignment due the next day and not having started on it yet. Your grades will be affected by not procrastinating, as you'll have had more time to study, do your work, and go over anything you need.

If you need someone to talk to, or have any questions, please don't be scared to send me a message or an ask, I'm here to help <3

I don't have to write stiff logical sentences in my p.e. planning document. They'd still know I'm faking. I can just be silly! I mean, who's gonna stop me from writing in little jokes in my description of how my training pass is gonna be and adding some honesty points instead of polishing every little aspect of how I describe me and my life? Like, they're not gonna care. This isn't my language teacher. So who gives a horse shoe? So long as they get the point I'm trying to make, what's the problem???

I can tell you what the benefit is: my brain not being mad at me for writing school things, even though it's not a grammar or writing centric assignment, that's what!! Plus that's a bunch less people I have to pretend not to be weird around than before, too

WAY less pressure. TRY IT!! Plus maybe your teacher appreciates some honesty and mild chaos once in a while, just be reasonable 💛💛

To summarize: 2 tips (i only know that these work for me, in my country, in my situation, at my level of education. But maybe you could think about them at least :D)

1. Don't go the extra mile for things that don't count in the class, unless your brain likes it (ex. Propper grammar in a planning document for p.e.. Just make sure it's readable for people, even if they aren't you)

2. Don't worry about being super normal around teachers. A good one doesn't care if you have a weird hobby or if your attention jumps around on a walk, so long at you try in class and is respectful :)

(Disclaimer: I am sick rn which renders my meds basically useless, so that’s the struthis applies to)

How to be kind to yourself

Write it down- literally, write that you are trying to be kind

Try to catch unkind thoughts and course correct (ex: ugh why can’t I do this math!? -> I am trying my best, it’s gonna be what it is and I will treat myself well no matter what)

If you can’t catch the thoughts, correct after, that works too!

Take breaks from the frustrating activities, and remind yourself that you need the breaks

Keep correcting thoughts

Try yoga/meditation/mindfulness techniques to keep going and reframing

It’s hard

Like all of it is super hard and was hard all day

But you got this

And every time you do it it gets a tiny bit easier

I believe in all of us, and we can do it!!