If you can't focus, it's not your fault. You just have to know the right methods. Check out these articles to know how.
If you have ADHD and you get stuck starting tasks, a dopamine menu can give you a short, pre-chosen set of “reset” options so you can re-engage without losing an hour to scrolling. You know the moment: you open your laptop to write the email, and suddenly reorganizing the spice cabinet feels urgent. This post … read more
Can your favorite social media app actually make it harder to focus, plan, and stay organized? Social media can be helpful but might overload your executive functioning if used excessively. Learning how it affects your thinking, emotions, and self-control can help you make more informed choices online. This guide explores how social media influences executive … read more
If focus comes and goes, time feels slippery, and starting a task can feel weirdly heavy, you are not alone. The Pomodoro Technique can be a practical way to make work feel smaller and time feel more real. Pomodoro often helps some people with ADHD because it turns a big task into short focus sprints … read more
Have you ever noticed how your productivity skyrockets in the presence of someone else? There’s a growing trend on social media and neurodivergent-themed blogs recommending “body doubling”, a productivity technique involving using a second person (sometimes hired for pay) to be present while you work. For many neurodivergent individuals, including those with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), … read more
Do you find yourself constantly forgetting? Zoning out or struggling with procrastination? Neurodivergence can sometimes make tasks like paying your bills on time and meeting work deadlines seem like big challenges. These types of menial activities go undone or don’t feel like priorities–purely due to attention to detail. Issues with attention to detail can manifest … read more
In an era of digital-everything, it’s nearly impossible to go a day without using a screen. They’re everywhere and embedded into nearly every aspect of modern life. Screens can be particularly problematic for neurodivergent individuals for a number of reasons. By nature, screens are designed to be highly stimulating and engaging—which can lead to overstimulation. … read more
This post was updated in February 2025 to include information from the now-archived post “Hyperfixation and Executive Functioning: Balancing Intense Interests with Productivity” by Amy Sippl. Have you ever been so engrossed in a task that you forgot to eat? Or so absorbed in a new hobby that you accidentally pulled an all-nighter? If you … read more
This article is designed to be utilized with the utmost professional integrity and ethical consideration. It is imperative to acknowledge that directly copying and pasting example goals into student’s IEPs from any external source, including ours, undermines the individualized nature of IEP planning and does not serve the best interests of students. This resource aims … read more
“You can do it; you just need to focus.” “Just pay attention to what’s happening.” “It’s not that hard. You’re getting distracted.” Ever feel like you’re always playing the role of “concentration coach” for your teen or young adult with unique learning needs? We all have times where it feels challenging to focus–especially during a … read more
Even though we all know we live in a world full of distractions, the numbers can be pretty startling. Pre-pandemic studies show we face distractions once every 7-8 minutes throughout the day, equating to about 60 distractions in an eight-hour work or school day. These distractions can cause frustration, time-management issues, and challenges in obtaining … read more