Hey NeuroTheive's, I had a thought while trying to study for an exam the other day. Why is it so much easier for most of us with ADHD to focus on things we're passionate about, but struggle with seemingly simple tasks? There's something about our ADHD brains that craves novelty and excitement, making traditional learning methods a real challenge. But what if we could hack our brains to make learning more engaging and effective? Simple realisation. Big implications. ✍️ What we worked on this week This week, I thought about how our ADHD brains often hold us back from learning effectively. A common misperception is that we struggle to learn because we're lazy or because the material is too difficult. But a lot of the time, what holds us back isn't the difficulty of the task, but our brain's constant search for stimulation and our struggle with sustained attention. But here's the thing: with the right strategies, we can work *with* our ADHD brains, not against them. 🧠 The ADHD-Friendly Learning Mindset I've been thinking about a strategy called the "ADHD-FRIENDLY LEARNING MINDSET". It's an approach that I've been experimenting with to make learning more manageable and effective for my ADHD brain. Here's how it goes: Understanding Your ADHD Brain 🧠 Step 1: Embrace your ADHD brain Recognize that your brain craves novelty and can hyperfocus on interesting topics. Instead of fighting these tendencies, work with them by finding ways to make your study material engaging and novel. Example: When I was studying biochemistry, I turned the Krebs cycle into a dramatic story with each molecule as a character. Suddenly, a dry topic became an epic tale my brain couldn't get enough of! Time Management ⏰ Step 2: Break it down with the Pomodoro Technique Use short, focused study sessions (like 25 minutes) followed by breaks. If that feels too long, start with shorter intervals. It's like interval training for your brain! Example: I use the Forest app to set 25-minute timers. For each successful session, I grow a virtual tree. It's oddly satisfying and keeps me motivated!