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How do you study? (lemmy.zip)

submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by Water_Melon_boy@lemmy.zip to c/adhd@lemmy.world

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Long-time lurker, encouraged by this community to get properly diagnosed recently (Thanks!).

Ok, to the point: I know taking longer to reach a college degree is normal, and I should just make peace with the fact that it might take me an extra year or two. But two whole years into college, trying hard and never being enough (to prevent failing subjects & falling behind) is ...just sad.

Studying feels like trying to make the stars align. I will have to be in the library, with minimal smart devices (Laptop + MP3 player at most), properly prepare for what I need to study (The correct textbooks, maybe a calculator, the right notebook, etc..), in order to have 90% chance of studying.

(Basically the good ol' "For the next 3 hour I am holding you hostage" way)

This works.... but it is really slow and takes a lot of time for average amount of studying.

I would love to experiment with other methods, and hope to hear about how other people manage their studying.

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[–] Evilschnuff@feddit.org 3 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Looking back I was never really able to do long study sessions. What helped me a lot was to break it down into smaller sprints with something as reliable reward inbetween.

In the past that was OGame or other browser games where you couldnt play for long and had to wait some time inbetween. Nowadays it’s tarkov scav runs that sometimes work well. Im currently trying to write my PhD thesis so this is my struggle again :)

Also for me it’s specifically a momentum thing so just telling myself 5 minutes is enough will get me over the hump usually. And not expecting too much for the day. Otherwise I will be demotivated even if I managed to do a fair bit.

[–] Water_Melon_boy@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 week ago

I probably wont try "Video game between sessions", I would just not go back to studying LOL.

As for the take more break & don't expect too much part, I agree! Progress is progress.