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Let op: veel van de info bij dit tabblad en het volgende tabblad is gemaakt door ervaringsdeskundigen. Dat heeft natuurlijk voor- en nadelen. Want het kan ook info bevatten waarvoor (nog) geen wetenschappelijk bewijs is. Er kan bijvoorbeeld iets over bepaalde kenmerken gezegd worden waarvan niet bewezen is dat dit te maken heeft met ad(h)d.

Bovendien geldt hiervoor en voor alles in deze Padlet: de ene persoon met ad(h)d is de andere niet. Iedereen is uniek en ervaart dus niet alles hetzelfde en vindt dus ook niet dezelfde tips of hulpmiddelen handig.

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Wat je aandacht geeft (waar je op focust) groeit.

Dus bijv. niet: ik heb adhd, dus ik kan toch niet plannen / concentreren.

Maar: ik heb adhd, dus ik vind plannen / concentreren nog lastig, maar als ik ... doe / gebruik maak van hulpmiddelen, dan gaat het mij lukken. (Zie ook bij plan van aanpak onder tabblad over leren & plannen.)

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Het maken van een examen kun je vergelijken met het bedrijven van topsport. Aan de ene kant word je uitgedaagd om om te gaan met prestatiedruk en aan de andere kant om op het juiste moment een optimale prestatie te leveren.

Met de hulp van de Examenatleet app kunnen scholieren en studenten profiteren van de kennis en ervaring die beschikbaar is in de topsport over de kunst van het optimaal presteren onder hoge druk.

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Waarom meditatie, ademhaling en journaling oefeningen?

Een mindvolle 'hier en nu' aandacht is de sleutel tot high performance en het ervaren van meer ontspanning en geluk. Het ervaren en werken met deze optimale staat van aandacht en concentratie staat centraal in de aanpak van de app. Dit doen we met verschillende tools: meditaties, ademhalingsoefeningen en journaling technieken.

Vele onderzoeken laten zien dat deze oefeningen je kunnen helpen om o.a. je focus en concentratievermogen te verbeteren, je stressbestendigheid te vergroten, beter te slapen, rustiger in je hoofd te worden en je leervermogen, geheugen en cognitieve vaardigheden te ondersteunen. Precies wat je nodig hebt als je examen doet of als je hinder van stress en prestatiedruk ervaart!

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"Mindfulness laat mij focussen op wat er werkelijk toe doet en het helpt mij om het volume van mijn gedachten naar beneden te draaien."
- Toptenniser Novak Djokovic

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In deze aflevering legt Anne-Marie Hartmann uit waarom snellezen zo goed werkt voor mensen met ADHD en Dyslexie. We hebben het verder over hoe je snellezen kan aanleren (ook al denk je dat je niet kan lezen), over mindmappen en verbeteren van concentratie.

Introductie

Sinds een paar jaar heb ik, Nirma, het snellezen ontdekt. Altijd dacht ik dat ik rustig moest lezen om zo het boek te begrijpen of alles binnen te krijgen. Ik wist ergens wel dat ik lezen leuk kon vinden, maar door mijn ervaringen bij mijn studie en omdat ik altijd druk was met andere activiteiten en andere hobby's, vond ik mijzelf geen échte lezer.

Voor een vakantie in Frankrijk had ik mijn op mijn tablet veel e-books gedownload. Een hele lijst aan thrillers. In deze twee weken had ik meer dan 4 boeken uit. Ik ging er heel snel doorheen. Ik las hoe ik wilde lezen.

Nu ben ik wel een echte lezer. Dit jaar heb ik al meer dan 30 boeken gelezen. Waarvan de meesten heerlijke thrillers zijn.

Weliswaar merkte ik dat vrij snel afhaakte bij studieboeken, zelhulp-boeken of hele interessante boeken. Terwijl ik wel heel graag dat soort boeken lees of wil lezen.

In de voorbereiding van deze aflevering realiseerde ik mij dat ik weer te veel wilde met het lezen van dat soort interessante boeken. Ik wil meteen de hele inhoud van het boek begrijpen, snappen en kunnen navertellen. Stiekem ben ik dus meer bezig met andere dingen in plaats van lekker lezen. Wat ik nu doe met dit soort boeken is 1x het boek snel lezen en of luisteren. Als ik de inhoud wil gebruiken voor trainingen of coaching, dan lees ik bepaalde stukken nog een keer over. Dat is dan met een doel en heb ik dus meer motivatie.

In deze aflevering, in gesprek met Anne-Marie, vind je nog meer van dit soort verhalen, technieken en tips.

Boekentips uit deze aflevering

Af van de frustraties bij lezen

Ik kan niet lezen. Boeken lezen vind ik saai. Ik haak af bij het lezen van studieboeken. Herken je deze zinnen? Veel mensen met ADHD hebben negatieve ervaringen met lezen. Dit komt door hun ervaringen met het lezen tijdens de studie of door anderen die zeggen dat geen 'wonderkinderen' zijn met lezen.

Wat zou er gebeuren als je andere ervaringen krijgt met lezen?

Website van Anne-Marie Hartmann

Het artikel dat mij inspireerde om deze podcast te maken (Impuls & Woortblind)

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Met de hulp van de Examenatleet app kunnen scholieren en studenten profiteren van de kennis en ervaring die beschikbaar is in de topsport over de kunst van het optimaal presteren onder hoge druk.

​

Waarom meditatie, ademhaling en journaling oefeningen?

Een mindvolle 'hier en nu' aandacht is de sleutel tot high performance en het ervaren van meer ontspanning en geluk. Het ervaren en werken met deze optimale staat van aandacht en concentratie staat centraal in de aanpak van de app. Dit doen we met verschillende tools: meditaties, ademhalingsoefeningen en journaling technieken.

Vele onderzoeken laten zien dat deze oefeningen je kunnen helpen om o.a. je focus en concentratievermogen te verbeteren, je stressbestendigheid te vergroten, beter te slapen, rustiger in je hoofd te worden en je leervermogen, geheugen en cognitieve vaardigheden te ondersteunen. Precies wat je nodig hebt als je examen doet of als je hinder van stress en prestatiedruk ervaart!

​

"Mindfulness laat mij focussen op wat er werkelijk toe doet en het helpt mij om het volume van mijn gedachten naar beneden te draaien."
- Toptenniser Novak Djokovic

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Did you know there were different forms of ADHD? In fact, there are three! When it comes to ADHD in children, people are most familiar with ADHD hyperactive type (ADHD-H). And in adults, ADHD inattentive type (ADHD-I) is most common. But do you know the differences?

I'm a neurodivergent clinician who specialized in working with neurodivergent adults. As someone who was diagnosed late in life with both ADHD and Autism, I understand how much misinformation there is about different neurotypes. Even as a clinician, I was hardly trained in the intricacies of ADHD and Autism.

In this article, I'm going to go over the different types of ADHD and how to tell them apart. I've included lots of information about the diagnostic criteria to help us get out of the dark about neurodivergence.

Overview of the ADHD Subtypes

Before getting into the similarities and differences between the different ADHD types, let's define them. There are three types: ADHD Inattentive type (ADHD-I), ADHD Hyperactive and Impulsive type (ADHD-H), and ADHD Combined type (ADHD-C).

ADHD-I is characterized by difficulties regulating attention

ADHD-H is characterized by impulsive and hyperactive behavior

ADHD-C is characterized by both inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity

Let's get into it.

ADHD Inattentive Type (ADHD-I)

ADHD-inattentive type (formally known as ADD) is marked by:

Difficulty regulating attention

A tendency to make careless mistakes

Overlooking details, distractibility

Difficulty organizing and finishing tasks

Forgetfulness

Difficulty listening

Difficulty sequencing events or following detailed instructions

Difficulty with routine chores.

Working memory and processing speed are often impacted in the context of ADHD-inattentive type (processing speed may not become impacted until too many tasks are placed on the person). This type is the most common type diagnosed among adults and females.

Inattentive ADHD does not look like the stereotypical presentation of ADHD. Most people think of a young child who is struggling to sit in their seat or running around tirelessly. However, ADHD-I can look like:

daydreaming quietly in class

feeling anxious or sad

difficulty listening (which may be attributed to being "spacey."

people-pleasing

trouble maintaining friendships

picking at cuticles or skin

being a perfectionist

People with ADHD-I are more likely to have Sluggish Cognitive Tempo (SCT). SCT was described by Russel Barklay, and is characterized by dreaminess, mental fogginess, slow working memory, hypoactivity (less activity), staring frequently, inconsistent alertness, and excessive daydreaming. It is estimated that 30-63% of people with inattentive type ADHD also have SCT ( Fassbender et al., 2015)

Inattentive ADHD may be the most difficult to diagnose as it is often dismissed as the person being "spacey", or "apathetic", or experiences are attributed to anxiety or a mood disorder. Even when diagnosed, they are less likely to receive medication for their ADHD. Willcutt, 2012 found that while ADHD-I was the most common subtype, people with ADHD-C were more likely to be referred for clinical services. This finding suggests that those with ADHD-I may need to take extra initiative and engage in self-advocacy to ensure they obtain the appropriate support and services.

ADHD Hyperactive and Impulsive Type (ADHD-H)

ADHD-Hyperactivity is the most common form of ADHD diagnosed in preschoolers. It is associated with behavioral difficulties in early childhood and co-occurs with Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) at high rates ( Bendiksen et al., 2014). ADHD-H is characterized by the need for constant movement. Such folks often fidget, squirm, and get up from their seat to walk around or stand. Children with ADHD-H are often described as if they are "driven by a motor" (running around excessively). Hyperactivity may also show up as excessive talking, difficulty waiting their turn, and difficulty with self-control may lead to impulsive behaviors (blurting out answers, engaging in risky activities, and so forth). This type of ADHD is the most recognizable and thus diagnosed more readily than ADHD-I. It is more commonly diagnosed among children and men.

ADHD Combined Type (ADHD-C)

ADHD-C has a high prevalence rate and is the most common presentation among children.

Combined type ADHD is diagnosed when a person presents with six out of the nine symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity. ADHD-C also co-occurs with externalizing disorders such as ODD and CD at high rates ( Bendiksen et al., 2014). People with ADHD-C often have co-occurring internalizing disorders (anxiety and depression).

ADHD Screener: While we're on the topic of the DSM and diagnosis, the ASRS is the most widely used screener for ADHD, and this instrument aligns closely with the DSM criteria.

DSM-5 Criteria for the ADHD Subtypes

ADHD-I

Here is how ADHD-I is diagnosed based on the DSM-5 criteria. Six of the following nine symptoms of inattention must be present for the last six months:

1. Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, at work, or during other activities (e.g., overlooks or misses details, work is inaccurate).

2. Often has difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities (e.g., has difficulty remaining focused during lectures, conversations, or lengthy reading).

3. Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly (e.g., the mind seems elsewhere, even in the absence of any obvious distraction).

4. Often does not follow through on instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (e.g., starts tasks but quickly loses focus and is easily sidetracked).

5. Often has difficulty organizing tasks and activities (e.g., difficulty managing sequential tasks; difficulty keeping materials and belongings in order; messy, disorganized work; has poor time management; fails to meet deadlines).

6. Often avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort (e.g., schoolwork or homework; for older adolescents and adults, preparing reports, completing forms, reviewing lengthy papers).

7. Often loses things necessary for tasks or activities (e.g., school materials, pencils, books, tools, wallets, keys, paperwork, eyeglasses, mobile telephones).

8. Is often easily distracted by extraneous stimuli (for older adolescents and adults, may include unrelated thoughts).

9. Is often forgetful in daily activities (e.g., doing chores, running errands; for older adolescents and adults, returning calls, paying bills, keeping appointments)

ADHD-H

To meet the criteria of ADHD-H, six of the following nine symptoms of hyperactivity must be present for the last six months:

1. Often fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat.

2. Often leaves seat in situations when remaining seated is expected (e.g., leaves his or her place in the classroom, in the office or other workplace, or in other situations that require remaining in place).

3. Often runs about or climbs in situations where it is inappropriate. (Note: In adolescents or adults, may be limited to feeling restless.)

4. Often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly.

5. Is often "on the go," acting as if "driven by a motor" (e.g., is unable to be or uncomfortable being still for an extended time, as in restaurants, meetings; may be experienced by others as being restless or difficult to keep up with).

6. Often talks excessively.

7. Often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed (e.g., completes people's sentences; cannot wait for turn in conversation).

8. Often has difficulty waiting their turn (e.g., while waiting in line).

9. Often interrupts or intrudes on others (e.g., butts into conversations, games, or activities; may start using other people's things without asking or receiving permission; for adolescents and adults, may intrude into or take over what others are doing).

ADHD-C

In order to be diagnosed with ADHD-C based on the DSM-5, one must meet at least six of the ADHD-I criteria of the ADHD-H criteria for the last six months.

Prevalence of the ADHD Subtypes

Given how the prevalence rates ebb and flow throughout the lifespan, it is helpful to think about these subtypes with a bit of fluidity. The diagnosis provided at one specific time may differ from that provided at another specific time in a person's life. For example, a young child may be diagnosed ADHD-H, and in mid-childhood meet the full criteria for ADHD-C, and in adulthood, only meet the criteria for ADHD-I. Whether a person has ADHD or not, how the symptoms present at a given point in time or a given context has a great deal of flux, and thus it's helpful to hold the framework of subsets with flexibility.

I found the breakdown of the prevalence throughout the lifespan quite interesting. In a comprehensive metanalysis of ADHD studies Willcutt, 2012 observed the following prevalence rates for ADHD subtypes:

ADHD-I

Preschool: 23% of children with ADHD

Elementary School: 45% of children with ADHD

Adolescence: 72% of teens with ADHD

Adult: 47% of people with ADHD--the most common subtype among adults

ADHD-H

Preschool: 52% of children with ADHD

Elementary: 26% of children with ADHD

Adolescence: 14% of children with ADHD

ADHD- C

Preschool: 25% of children with ADHD

Elementary: 29% of children with ADHD

Declined in samples of adolescents and adults

Similarities and Differences Across ADHD Subtypes

While their presentation differs in several ways--other characteristics are consistent across the board. Some have suggested ADHD-I be considered a separate condition; however, it appears that there is significant enough neuropsychological overlap that ADHD-I should not be treated as a separate disorder. It's helpful to note that many of the topics below (executive functioning, processing speed) have a lot of variability within the research studies, which speaks to the complexity and variance of ADHD.

Similarities Across ADHD Subtypes

Executive Functioning

The studies on executive functioning (EF) and ADHD subtypes are inconsistent. In the late 1990s, Barkley (1997) hypothesized that ADHD-C and ADHD-H were associated with executive functioning deficits while ADHD-I was not ( Geurts et al., 2005). However, this theory has largely fallen out of favor as there is a robust body of research that points to the likelihood that executive functioning challenges are similar across both groups.

( Geurts et al., 2005) studied a group of ADHD-C and ADHD-I children to see if they demonstrated differences in executive functioning and, thus, if they represented distinct disorders. Their findings suggest a similar impact on executive functioning, particularly impairment in inhibition, was noted in both groups.

In a study done by Bahçivan et al., 2015 found similar executive functioning between ADHD-I and ADHD-C on measures of inhibition, set-shifting, verbal fluency, cognitive flexibility, and planning; however, ADHD-I demonstrated significantly higher performances in verbal working memory and verbal category-shifting than children in the ADHD-C group. ADHD-I struggled more with indecision than ADHD-C.

In a study done by Nigg et al, 2002, they compared executive functioning among ADHD-I and ADHD-C and found that the groups did not differ on most domains (ADHD-C struggled with planning more, and motor inhibition was elevated among boys with ADHD-C).

While studies are mixed, it appears there is consensus that similar neuropsychological processes are at play within all subtypes of ADHD, and all experience executive functioning difficulties. However, these will vary from person to person and will likely be influenced by other factors (gender, temperament, presence of co-occurring conditions).

Auditory Processing

Auditory processing disorder is common among ADHDers. In a study done involving ADHD children and adolescence,no difference within auditory processing was found among subtypes ( Ghanizadeh, 2009). ADHD children with co-occurring ODD had higher rates of auditorily processing problems and were more likely to under-register sound (hyp0sensitive) ( Ghanizadeh, 2009).

Children with ADHD have more difficulties in tactile processing ( Hern, 1992)

Sensory over-responsivity in ADHD is associated with anxiety. ADHD with sensory sensitivity (sensory over-responsivity) had higher anxiety levels than ADHD children without ( Ghanizadeh, 2011).

The level of touch sensitivity is higher in ADHD females than ADHD males ( Ghanizadeh, 2011). One study found that sensitivity to touch was higher in girls, but ADHD boys were not different from control boys Bröring, 2008Balance control and vestibular systems: More than a third of ADHD children experience poor balance and coordination, which is related to sensory inputs and integration and difficulty inhibiting movement ( Ghanizadeh, 2011).

Sensory processing problems can be useful for differentiating ADHD children from non-ADHD children. However, it doesn't distinguish ADHD from other conditions (such as autism). ( Ghanizadeh, 2011).

ADHD children with sensory sensitives typically have another co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. ( Ghanizadeh, 2011).

ADHD children with co-occurring ODD have higher rates of sensory processing differences (particularly auditory processing). Such children tend to be under-responsive to sounds and sensory input.

Sensory Processing

While sensory processing problems are not technically part of the DSM criteria, there is increasing awareness around the high co-occurrence of sensory processing problems and ADHD. A high percentage of ADHD children also have sensory processing problems. In a meta-analysis, Ghanizadeh, 2011, found a significant relationship between sensory processing problems and ADHD (both subtypes).

Differences Across ADHD Subtypes

typically developing children (e.g., Arnett, Pennington, Willcutt, DeFries, & Olson, 2015; Rossi et al., 2015)

children ADHD-H (e.g., Hellwig-Brida, Daseking, Petermann, & Goldbeck, 2010)

children with ADHD-C (e.g., Mayes, Calhoun, Chase, Mink, & Stagg, 2009)

Processing Speed

Processing speed is associated with how quickly our brains can process and work with information and stimuli. ADHDers don't necessarily have impaired speed overall, but processing speed slows when the tasks become more complex or more demands are clumped together ( Kibby et al., 2018). While working memory difficulties occurs in both subtypes, it appears that processing speed is more consistently impacted in ADHD-I. As reported in Adalio et al, 2019, children with ADHD-I have been shown to have more processing speed deficits when compared to:

Similarly, adult ADHD with hyperactivity features is associated with faster processing speed ( Nigg et al., 2005), while ADHD-inattentive type is associated with slower processing speed ( Hunt, Bienstock, & Qiang, 2012; ( Nigg et al., 2005)

Age of Onset/Age of Diagnosis

Symptoms of ADHD-I may show up later in life and are certainly more likely to be diagnosed later in life than ADHD-H and ADHD-C. Willcutt, 2012 found that approximately 10-25% of ADHD children had an age of onset after seven years of age-and that this occurred more frequently among children with ADHD-I. Complicating matters, ADHD-I may be attributed to anxiety or other mood disorders and thus may be diagnosed later in life.

Impairment Differences

First of all, I don't love the use of the word "impairment," and yet at the same time, assessing the impact of the symptoms/traits on a person's functioning is an integral part of providing medical assessments. But it's an important thing to understand here, and here is why:

In order to get a diagnosis of ADHD, a person must show "impairment" in more than one environment. However, emerging research suggests that this criterion may contribute to people with ADHD-I and ADHD-H being missed more often. Emerging research suggests that impact on functioning (i.e., impairment) has some differences among the three subtypes. While ADHD-C often shows "impairment" in both school and home (or work and home), a subset of people with ADHD-I and ADHD-H only shows significant impairment in a single setting at a single point in time ( Willicutt, 2012).

ADHD-I is most likely to show impairment in school because of the attention demands. At the same time, ADHD-H is more likely to show impairment at home due to behavioral difficulties, and people with ADHD-C are the most likely to show impairment in multiple contexts. This is a significant consideration because according to the DSM-5 a person must meet "impairment" in more than one domain. This makes us vulnerable to missing people with ADHD-I and ADHD-H. As Willcutt, 2012 observes, these findings "suggest that the validity of the cross-setting impairment criterion should be systematically evaluated in future studies to clarify the costs and benefits of its inclusion as a diagnostic criterion in the DSM-5 or other future diagnostic systems."

Summary: The ADHD Subtypes

To summarize, ADHD is complex, it can show up in a multitude of ways, the presentation may shift and turn throughout the lifespan, and if you have the inattentive type you may need to advocate a bit more to ensure your ADHD symptoms are recognized and treated. Thanks for being here and learning with me. I'll see you next Monday for more #ADHD misdiagnosis.

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Download these Free Cornell Notes Templates, Examples, and Printable PDF Sheets to assist you in taking notes in the classroom or at an office meeting.

If you have to attend classes or meetings, you must already be familiar with taking notes. However, taking correct and accurate notes can lead to quick and comprehensive learning while ambiguous or false notes can lead to improper understanding. Hence following a well-tested Notes Taking System is a wise choice. Cornell Notes Taking System is also one of such kind that can assist you in this very task.

Cornell Notes Taking System was first introduced at Cornell University by Professor Walter Pauk in the 1950s. His vision while creating this system was to come up with a systematic way of taking notes during class lectures. This way students can get the maximum benefit from his lectures. After seeing its success, he mentioned it in his famous book " How to Study in College " to help others. Since then it's been widely used by many students and professionals to effectively record their findings during a lecture or official meeting.

So how Cornell Notes Taking System work?

Well! ... it divides notes into three large sections as a whole. They are Cues or Questions, Notes, and Summaries. You can fill in appropriately as the lecture progresses.

Cues or Questions is the section where you can input short words or sentences to help memorize a key topic. In the Notes section, you can write down details or answer the question. This process keeps going on throughout the lecture. Once your lecture is going to be over, you can write a download summary to conclude your learning.

Microsoft Word is an easy-to-use word-processing application available on almost every Windows-based PC or Desktop Computer. A lot of students use it to write down their essays or research reports on a day-to-day basis. Hence they feel at home while preparing notes using MS Word either on their Laptop or Tablet during a lecture session. It also helps them to avoid spelling or grammatical mistakes as MS Word guides them as they write along. If you are one of such lads, here are free MS Word Templates for taking Cornell Notes just for you.

This first Cornell Template is very easy to grab. You just need to input your Name, Class, and Topic details. Start writing Questions (Cues) and then input corresponding notes to the Notes section. At the bottom, you can see a Summary section to briefly describe this lecture's findings.

Here is the download link for this Cornell Notes Template in MS Word.

Following is a more printer-friendly version of this Cornell Notes-taking sheet.

Click on the download button below to start downloading this ZIP file containing MS Word (DOCX) file to start editing right away.

Check out this 2nd Cornell Notes Template which offers a great deal of freedom to input Cues and Notes at your own will. You can read the instructions at the top to better understand how to fill in each section below.

Here is the download link for this Template.

Another Grid Layout based upon Cornell Notes Taking System. You can easily write between the lines to save space and be more concise. This Cornell Template also offers a new section of Fundamental Questions aimed at writing down the key question of this lecture at the start. This could be the Topic of your lecture which covers the whole lecture.

Following the Cornell Notes template to help you record it in Questions and Comments format.

Microsoft Excel is a wonderful spreadsheet tool offered by Microsoft in their MS Office suite of applications. It increases your productivity by offering so many great tools with a click away. Using MS Excel to take notes during classroom lectures or a meeting is also quite common among technical guys. Hence we are offering several useful MS Excel Templates for taking notes through Cornell System.

If you prefer to use MS Excel instead of MS Word to record your notes. Here are some useful Cornell Notes Sheets in MS Excel format available for free download.

To understand the Cornell Notes Taking System, you need a step-by-step approach to record your notes and benefit from it. This usually involves following a five-step approach.

Step 1: Record

In this first step, you need to record your learning during the lecture in the form of short Notes (Description). Write short sentences regarding the topics covered and important facts and figures. Make sure you write down briefly almost everything you heard during a lecture.

Step 2: Questions

After the lecture is over, write down short description questions or cue words in the Cue or Questions section. Make sure you can cover up the notes section by dividing them into short but distinctive questions.

Step 3: Recite

Now after completing all the questions or cues regarding your notes, cover up the notes section to hide and ask questions to yourself. Try to speak up loudly and answer each question in your own words by recalling the notes.

Step 4: Reflect

Ask yourself about the significance of facts and figures described during the lecture session and reflect on key phrases, concepts, and ideas discussed during a study session.

Step 5: Review

From time to time, review your notes recorded in previous lectures and recall your learning. This will help you a great deal to prepare for your upcoming exams by remembering the key areas and topics. Also, it will help you to better take notes next time by selecting the most suitable and appropriate words and sentences.

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ADHD is een term afkomstig uit de Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) en staat voor Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. In het Nederlands heet het aandachtsdeficiëntie-hyperactiviteit stoornis. Wanneer mensen denken aan ADHD dan wordt er vaak gedacht aan symptomen zoals hyperactiviteit, impulsiviteit en moeite met het behouden van aandacht voor een langere tijd. Waar minder vaak aandacht aan wordt besteed, is de emotionele kant van ADHD. Terwijl het omgaan met emoties vaak als het lastigst wordt ervaren.

Emotieregulatie

Emotie regulatie is een van de meest uitdagende aspecten van ADHD. Individuen met ADHD kunnen intense emoties voelen en hebben moeite met het reguleren van deze emoties. Emotionele regulatie wordt omschreven als het herkennen van eigen emoties, herkennen van emoties van anderen, het vermogen om jezelf tot rust te brengen en het vermogen om je stemming te verbeteren. Individuen met ADHD hebben moeite om hun eigen emoties te herkennen. Daarbij ook om te herkennen waar deze emoties vandaan komen. Dit kan best frustrerend zijn. Wanneer je ADHD hebt, merk je dat je sterke emotionele reacties kan hebben op dingen waar andere mensen dit misschien niet zouden hebben.

Stemmingswisselingen

Als het gevolg van onder andere problemen met het reguleren van emoties kunnen individuen met ADHD ook te maken krijgen met stemmingswisselingen. Dit houdt in dat de humeur, emoties, energie en concentratie levels kunnen fluctueren gedurende dag. Je kan je bijvoorbeeld het ene moment heel erg enthousiast voelen en het ander moment heel verdrietig of angstig of het ene moment heel hoog in je energie zitten en het andere moment heel erg vermoeid voelen.

Hoogsensitiviteit

Hoogsensitiviteit is een kenmerk dat vaak voor komt in individuen met ADHD. Kenmerken van hoogsensitiviteit zijn: extra gevoelig zijn voor fysieke (geluid, aanraking en geur) en emotionele stimuli. Door de overgevoeligheid kan je sneller overweldigd voelen door de constante stroom van informatie die hoort bij het leven.

Advies over omgaan met hoogsensitiviteit en emoties

De combinatie tussen hoogsensitiviteit en intense emoties ervaren kan zwaar vallen en erg frustrerend zijn. Je kan een aantal technieken leren om hier beter mee om te leren gaan.

Bewustwording en acceptatie: Het bewust worden over je emoties helpt je om beter je emoties te herkennen en beter met je emoties om te kunnen gaan. Door bijvoorbeeld boeken te lezen over ADHD (bv. Het verstrooide brein van Gabor Maté) kan je meer grip krijgen op je gedrag en gevoelens.

Probeer je gevoelens te verwoorden: Je kan op meerdere manieren meer duidelijkheid krijgen over je gevoelens. Je kan jezelf bijvoorbeeld de volgende vragen stellen: 'Waar lijkt deze emotie op?', 'Herken ik deze emoties van eerdere ervaringen?' en 'Hoe kan ik deze emotie noemen?'. Dit kan je in je hoofd doen maar ook door bijvoorbeeld een journal bij te houden. Ook hoeft dit natuurlijk niet alleen met woorden! Je kan ook je emoties uitbeelden op andere manieren. Denk bijvoorbeeld aan het uitschetsen, schilderen en fotograferen van je emoties.

Positief reframen van de symptomen: Het is ook belangrijk om de positieve kant te erkennen. Mensen met ADHD en hoogsensitiviteit zijn vaak erg empathisch en creatief. Dit zijn natuurlijk hele mooie eigenschappen om te hebben.

Tijd in plannen voor je zelf: Doordat je sneller overweldigd kan voelen door de constante stroom van prikkels is het heel belangrijk om meerdere momenten in de week tijd voor jezelf in te plannen. Ga in deze tijd iets doen waar je helemaal tot rust kan komen.

Ontspanningsoefeningen: Oefeningen zoals ademhalings-, mindfulness- en yogaoefeningen kunnen het vermogen om om te gaan met dagelijkse uitdagingen en prikkels verbeteren.

Psycholoog.nl kan je helpen om meer inzicht te krijgen in je emoties. Je kunt hierover met een psycholoog in gesprek. Neem vrijblijvend contact op met ons aanmeldteam of plan een gratis adviesgesprek in.

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ADHD is niet altijd gemakkelijk in onze hedendaagse maatschappij. Maar verwar de sterke punten van ADHD niet met symptomen! Het zijn unieke eigenschappen en vaardigheden die een kind creatiever, spontaner, zorgzamer en energieker maken dan wie dan ook. Enkele positieve kanten van ADHD

1. De onmisbare kracht van ADHD

Wees trots op de aandachtstekortstoornis ( ADHD of ADD ) en al het out-of-the-box denken, de humor, drive en passie die het met zich meebrengt!

2. De gedrevenheid van ADHD

De kenmerkende hyper focus van ADHD is een serieus voordeel, wanneer je deze aandacht en energie effectief kunt inzetten. Veel wetenschappers, schrijvers en kunstenaars met ADHD hebben een zeer succesvolle carrière, grotendeels vanwege hun vermogen om zich urenlang te kunnen focussen op wat ze doen.

3. Een sprankelende persoonlijkheid

Kinderen met ADHD zijn slim, creatief en grappig . Ze houden van lachen en hebben vaak een goed gevoel voor humor.

4. Vrijgevigheid een mooie positieve kanten van ADHD

Kinderen met ADHD maken graag andere gelukkig. Dit kan zijn door het delen van een koekje of door een vriendje te troosten

5. Vindingrijkheid

ADHD-ers kunnen hun creativiteit op prachtige manieren benutten. Ze kunnen super snel met nieuwe ideeën komen. Het zijn super brainstormers.

6. Bereidheid om een ​​risico te nemen

Een kind met ADHD, doet voor hij denkt, waardoor hij gemakkelijker dan andere kinderen risico's neemt. Door risico's te nemen kun je nieuwe dingen ontdekken, innoveren en vernieuwen.

7. Boeiende gespreksvaardigheden

Eén ding is zeker, met ADHD is er nooit een stil moment! Het constant racende brein leidt altijd naar nieuwe discussieonderwerpen en vragen. Ongemakkelijke pauzes in het gesprek bestaat vrijwel niet.

8. Behulpzaam

Hoewel kinderen vaak worstelen op school of in sociale situaties zonder adequate hulp, staan ​​mensen met ADHD bekend om hun medeleven met anderen en de bereidheid om een ​​handje te helpen.

9. Doorzettingsvermogen

Kinderen met ADHD hebben te maken met veel tegenslagen. Toch pakken ze telkens de draad weer op en gaan ze door. Dit vraagt veel doorzettingsvermogen.

10. Creativiteit een van de positieve kanten van ADHD

Beroemde mensen met ADHD zijn zanger Justin Timberlake, ondernemer Richard Brandson en cabaretier Jochem Myjer, om nog maar te zwijgen over tientallen anderen! Mensen met ADHD zijn vaak zeer intelligent en creatief. Deze beroemde gezichten bewijzen dat een diagnose je alleen tegenhoudt als je dat toestaat.

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The Pomodoro Technique is one of the most deceptively simple and effective productivity tools I've ever used. It stops you from procrastinating or getting distracted, so you can just get things done-and all it takes is a tiny bit of commitment.

Connect your time-tracking app to your other tools

While any timer (or timer app) will work for the Pomodoro Technique, a dedicated Pomodoro app can make the already simple technique even simpler by automatically alternating between work and break periods, tracking how many different periods you've completed, and generally just smoothing out the hassle of winding up a manual timer or constantly checking the clock. So, let's look at the best Pomodoro timers.

The 6 best Pomodoro timer apps

Pomodor for a simple web-based Pomodoro timer

MarinaraTimer for a shareable web-based Pomodoro timer

Forest for a mobile Pomodoro timer

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Session for the best possible Pomodoro app for Apple users

Toggl Track for combining Pomodoro with time-tracking

What is the Pomodoro Technique?

The Pomodoro Technique sounds unbelievably basic, but it works far better than you'd think. Here's what you do: You set a timer for 25 minutes, work until it's up, then take a 5-minute break-and repeat the whole process three more times. After that, you take a 15- to 30-minute break, depending on how you feel. That's one full Pomodoro cycle.

I've used the Pomodoro Technique (or variations on it that we'll look at later) for more than a decade. While it didn't single-handedly get me through my college degrees, it helped me get better grades with less effort. As a professional writer, it's the tool I bust out whenever I need to hit a deadline or just get work done without dawdling. I'm using it right now to write this article.

What makes the Pomodoro Technique so effective is just how easy it is to implement. The work blocks are just 25 minutes long. That's long enough that you can stay engaged and make real progress, without feeling like it's a grind, while the 5-minute breaks, which never feel far off, give you a chance to freely check Twitter or look at some emails without overly disrupting your workflow. I'm just seven minutes into my current work block, but I know I only have to wait 18 more minutes until my next cup of coffee. Even I can keep typing that long.

Francesco Cirillo developed the Pomodoro Technique in the 1980s when he was in college in Italy and struggling to study. He kept getting distracted and losing focus (and he didn't even have Instagram or TikTok), so he went looking for a way to keep his mind on track. Inspiration came from a small tomato-shaped kitchen timer. Cirillo started by setting it for 10 minutes and trying to just work for the 10 minutes until the timer rang. And it helped-he was instantly more productive, at least when the timer was running.

After a bit of tweaking, testing, and refining, Cirillo settled on 25 minutes of work followed by a five-minute break, repeated four times, as the best balance for him. Since the Italian for tomato is "pomodoro," he called his system the Pomodoro Technique after the original little tomato timer.

Over the past few decades, the technique has become more popular. The basic process is normally described as something like this:

1. Decide what you're going to do. Pick a task that you think should take roughly 25 minutes to accomplish. Bigger tasks will need to be split into smaller chunks. For example, for me, each section of this article is getting assigned one or two 25-minute chunks, depending on how long it is and how much of the information I need to update.

2. Set a timer for 25 minutes. Get to work, and don't stop until the timer rings. Ignore any distractions or notifications from emails, texts, or the like. (You should really have everything silenced while you work.)

3. When the timer rings, you've done one Pomodoro. Take a five-minute break to clear your head. You can stretch, get coffee, or check social media. Basically, any of the things you're not allowed to do when you're working are now fair game. Use the timer to keep yourself honest.

4. After a total of four Pomodoros, take a longer break. Somewhere between 15 and 30 minutes is normally right; it depends on how you feel. Grab lunch, read a book, or go for a quick walk.

5. Start another Pomodoro cycle. Keep going until your work or study session is done. Most people will be able to accomplish two full cycles, but three or four are possible if you have a lot to get done.

6. Marvel at how productive you've been.

I love the Pomodoro Technique. But to be totally honest, I rarely use it exactly as instructed. (I find that if you get into a good flow with things, a break every 25 minutes can feel disruptive.) But even if you don't stick exactly to the Pomodoro Technique's time blocks, the underlying principles are really powerful-and the same timer apps can generally accommodate longer (or shorter) work blocks.

So, if the formality of the Pomodoro Technique turns you off, don't worry. Cirillo discovered it with trial and error. I suggest you find the time blocks that work best for you the same way.

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What makes a great Pomodoro timer app?

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The key to the Pomodoro Technique is its simplicity. You don't need eight inboxes, three filing cabinets, a virtual assistant, and a subscription to Bloomberg to get it to work. Any timer, whether it's digital or analog, will do. Still, the best Pomodoro timer apps bring a little bit more to the system and make it easier to apply in the real world.

The best Pomodoro timers offer more than the stopwatch app on your phone. There's no point downloading another app if all it does is replicate your phone's existing features. Every app here had to offer a bit more. Some automate the process of swapping between work and break periods; others track how you spend your time or sync between your different devices. One of my favorites is simply a nice browser app, so you can leave your smartphone in another room.

The best apps are as simple as the Pomodoro Technique to use, nice to look at, and don't add any extra distractions. The Pomodoro Technique is about removing friction, not adding it. A timer shouldn't be a burden to set. Any developer can build a timer app, and there are a lot of poorly-thought-out, half-finished, and otherwise awful apps out there-none of them are on this list, I promise.

The best timers are productivity process agnostic -you can use them on their own or with whatever other apps you like. The Pomodoro Technique is a low-level technique you can use on top of any other productivity practices. You probably already have a to-do list and a calendar, so you don't need a Pomodoro clock that includes a half-baked tomato-themed to-do list and a bright red calendar. You're not going to move everything across anyway.

The best timer apps let you develop your own personal system. Cirillo only settled on the four sessions of 25 minutes with a five-minute break through trial and error. As convenient as they are for students struggling to study, they're not magic productivity numbers. As you use the Pomodoro Technique, you're likely to find that you want to make some tweaks. I personally prefer much longer work blocks when I'm writing because I can get into more of a flow. For boring admin stuff or my accounts, I'll sometimes go as short as 15-minute blocks.

Any Pomodoro tracker that made the list had to be up to date and under active development or maintenance. These kinds of apps seem to be a super common practice project for independent developers, so there are a lot of apps out there that haven't been maintained. While they might still work, they're likely to break in the future. Their user interfaces also look horrendously dated now, which is a bit of a pet peeve.

To put together this list, I've checked out more than 30 different Pomodoro Technique timers (and productivity timers claiming they were Pomodoro timers) over the past three years. I've been using the system for more than a decade, so I've developed a pretty deep understanding of how these apps can help-or hinder-your productivity.

To test things, I used any apps that looked like they could be a good fit for this list as I went about my work life, writing and researching articles. I used every app for at least a few Pomodoro cycles, and in the case of one app that I personally use, a few hundred Pomodoro cycles. I've also found a new app I'm excited to keep using over the next few months. After more than three years of testing, here are the best Pomodoro apps around.

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The best Pomodoro app for a simple web-based Pomodoro timer
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If you're able to ignore the constant distractions, it's hard to beat the convenience of the timer app on your smartphone. But comes close, and if you're prone to looking at your phone every time it flashes, it's the much better option.

Pomdor is a great-looking, minimalist, web-based Pomodoro timer that's perfect for anyone just curious to try out the Pomodoro Technique or who only occasionally needs a Pomodoro app (it even has a Dark Mode). Just hit the Play button, and it'll start cycling through full Pomodoro sessions-with the countdown on display in the URL title bar.

There are lots of timer websites out there, but Pomodor stands out from the mediocre masses for a couple of reasons. You can customize the length of the work and break periods as well as the number of Pomodoros you do before a long break, so you can fit it into how you like to work. Just go to Settings in the left sidebar to customize it all.

Also, you can set up a free account, which then allows you to track how much work you get done on any given day. Click Add Label on the timer to list what you're working on for each Pomodoro, so it's all categorized properly.

Really, as a default go-to timer that you don't need to install anything to use, Pomodor is perfect. There are better, more fully-featured timers available if that's what you're looking for. But for anyone who's just Pomodoro-curious, Pomodor is easy to recommend.

Pomodor price: Free, with donations to the site designer recommended

The best Pomodoro app for a shareable web-based Pomodoro timer
MarinaraTimer pros: MarinaraTimer cons:
The Pomodoro Technique is a personal productivity practice, but it's also incredibly effective for small groups of people working together-either in person or online. You work for 25 minutes, then spend five minutes discussing what you're doing. And repeat. Not many Pomodoro timers are set up to be used like this, however, which is why web-based MarinaraTimer makes our list-despite its dated look. (The developers are working on a new version, though maybe MarinaraTimer is now so dated it counts as retro.)

MarinaraTimer is as simple as it comes: you don't even need an account to share timers. When you open the website, you're presented with three timer options: Pomodoro, Custom, and Kitchen. Pomodoro is the normal 25/5 setup with a 15-minute break after four rounds; Custom lets you set up whatever work/break/rest periods you and your team need; Kitchen is just a simple timer.

Where MarinaraTimer really stands out (other than the questionable design) is that you can share timers. Each one has a unique URL that you can send to your coworkers in other locations. That way, everyone can work off the same countdown. You can customize the link text (just click Manage) and even create an administrator link, so other people can reset the timer as needed.

MarinaraTimer price: Free

The best mobile Pomodoro app
Forest pros: Forest cons:
If your smartphone is your biggest source of distraction, Forest is a clever-and very cute-way to fix it.

The idea is that whenever you want to stay focused, you plant a tree. As you work and the timer counts down, the tree grows on your phone screen in front of you (and you can listen to calming forest sounds). If you're in Deep Focus Mode and leave the app, your tree withers and dies. Every focus session you complete plants that tree in your forest, which grows over the days and weeks you use the app. You also unlock coins, so you can get new trees or even plant a real one. It's a classic bit of gamification that's surprisingly effective.

Forest's cutesy image belies some powerful functionality. You can tag your work periods by what you're doing, and the analytics track when you're most productive. It even provides trends, and if you get your friends or coworkers on board, you can compete to see who's most productive-or work together to plant trees. On iPhone, it also supports Live Activities, so you can see a timer countdown on your lock screen.

Forest isn't strictly a Pomodoro timer-you can focus for as long as you want, and there's a conspicuous absence of tomato-related puns and imagery-but it defaults to the 25/5 split (though you will need to manually take breaks). Still, of all the smartphone timers I considered, it's the one that really stood apart (like a mighty oak?) and was different enough from the built-in apps that it's worth recommending. If you want something more traditional and tomato-inspired, you could also try Be Focused for iOS or Engross on Android.

P.S. If you like cutesy timers but want something with more bears, check out Bear Focus Timer.

Forest price: $3.99 on iOS; free on Android with ads

The best Pomodoro app for most Mac users
Be Focused pros: Be Focused cons:
Like with so many app categories, Apple users have all the best options. Be Focused Pro is one of the nicest takes on a pure Pomodoro timer that doesn't charge an ongoing subscription fee, though it is starting to show its age. The user interface hasn't really been updated since it was my go-to Pomodoro app five years ago.

On a Mac, where you probably do most of your work, Be Focused is a small menu bar app. Click the icon, and you can start a timer, name the task you're working on, or access the basic to-do list. It's no replacement for a dedicated to-do app, but it's a handy addition for keeping track of what you're working on and how many Pomodoros it takes. (For more detail on that, you can also check out the Reports section, which breaks it all down into nice graphs).

On iPhones and iPads, it's a standalone timer app with all the same features. Perhaps the best one is that all your data is synced between all your devices. Even the live timers. This means you can have the same Pomodoro countdown running on your Mac, iPhone, and even your Apple Watch.

There are free versions of Be Focused available for macOS and iOS, but both are supported by pretty ugly and intrusive ads, and you can't sync between them. I'd recommend upgrading to Pro-it's a one-time total of $8, which is a lot cheaper than most subscription apps.

If Be Focused doesn't strike your fancy, there are plenty of other Apple-exclusive Pomodoro timers around. Two worth looking at are FocusList, if you want a daily to-do list setup and Flow if you want distracting apps automatically blocked. (Or keep reading for my next pick, also for Mac users.)

Be Focused price: Free with ads on Mac and iOS. $4.99 for Be Focused Pro on Mac and $2.99 for Be Focused Pro on iOS to enable cross-device syncing.

The absolute best Pomodoro app for Mac users
Session pros: Session cons:
is an absolutely ridiculous app. The designer has basically set out to make the best possible Pomodoro timer for Apple devices-and pulled it off. Let's talk features.

Session ticks all the normal Mac Pomodoro app boxes: customizable timer lengths, keyboard shortcuts, and a nice menu bar app. Then it throws in all the nice extras, like syncing between the Mac app and iOS app, detailed analytics, integration with your calendar, and app- and website-blocking on the Mac. Then it just gets silly by supporting all the latest Apple features, like Live Activities in the Dynamic Island on the iPhone 14 Pro; supporting automations using Shortcuts and AppleScript, so you can trigger anything you want at the start and end of each timer; and even integrating with Slack, so you can set a custom status when you start focusing.

Finally, on top of all that, it dares to be mindful: each session starts with a quick bit of mindful breathing, and you're prompted to take notes and reflect on how productive your day has been. Session is as feature-complete and overbuilt as any app can be.

Of course, something this silly obviously comes with a silly price tag. The free plan offers a nice, though basic Pomodoro timer. But to make the most of Session, you'll need to sign up for Pro Monthly at $4.99/month or Pro Yearly at $39.99/year. (It's also available as part of , along with dozens of other apps, for $9.99/month.)

Honestly, Session almost didn't make the list because recommending any Pomodoro timer as an ongoing subscription would be very hard-if I hadn't signed up already myself.

Session price: Free basic app; from $4.99/month for Monthly Pro.

The best time-tracking Pomodoro app

Toggl Track (macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and browser extensions)
Toggl Track pros: Toggl Track cons:
If you get paid by billable hours, then you might want to set up a Pomodoro timer that can actually track how long you're working for, automatically filter out your break periods, and make invoicing your clients easy. Toggl Track can do all that-and more. (Note: the Pomodoro feature is not available in the Toggl web app.)

Now, Toggl is primarily a time-tracking app. ( It's on our list of the best ones, actually.) If you aren't going to heavily use its time-tracking functionality, one of the other apps on this list will be a better choice for you. But if you want to track your billable Pomodoros (or already use Toggl and want to use the Pomodoro Technique), then it can be a great fit.

Toggl is really easy to use. Whenever you want to track what you're doing, you start a timer. You don't even need to specify what project you're working on or who the client is: you can do that after. With Pomodoro mode enabled on Toggl, you can set the timer to count down in your chosen Pomodoro length (25 minutes by default), then start a five-minute break. After your brief bit of respite, you can roll through into a new work session.

And don't worry if you get into a flow and work right through a break or forget to start the timer. In the web app, go to Track, and then select whatever time period you want. Click on the folder icon to assign it to a work project, or click on its name to rename it.

Toggl also integrates with Zapier, so you can do things like create calendar events from new time entries or add new entries to a spreadsheet.

Toggl price: Free for basic time-tracking and Pomodoro timer; from $10/user/month for the Starter plan with billable rates, time rounding, and more.

Other timer options

By the very nature of this list, I was focusing on apps that either explicitly or tacitly embraced the principles of Francesco Cirillo's Pomodoro Technique. One of my criteria was that it was primarily a timer app, rather than an app with a timer tacked on. That meant some good timing options didn't make the list because, if I had to review every app that has a stopwatch, this article would have never been written. Among the better options that I haven't otherwise featured are:

A physical kitchen timer, or even a fancy sand timer. Seriously, I'm a huge fan of analog devices. For productivity situations like this, sometimes the solution is less technology, not more.

Any.do is a great to-do list app. Its Focus Mode is similar to Forest (or a Pomodoro timer). If you already use it for your to-dos, you might not need another app.

PomoDoneApp integrates a Pomodoro timer with productivity apps like Microsoft Outlook, Basecamp, Evernote, and Trello. At around $5/month for the Lite plan, plus more for certain integrations, it didn't quite make the cut, but it might be worth a look if you're a serious productivity nerd.

If you want something cheaper and just use Trello, check out Pomello.

If you like Kanban boards and aren't already committed to Trello, KanbanFlow is a great option. The Pomodoro Timer is integrated with each card, and it works really well.

Focus Mode by Geekbot (not to be confused with any of the other focus modes we've looked at) is basically Do Not Disturb for Slack. If Slack is your biggest source of distractions, it can work as a Pomodoro Timer that tells your coworkers what you're busy with.

If you absolutely insist on combining a Pomdoro timer with a to-do list, Pomotodo has you covered.

In the past, I used , a simple Mac menu bar timer, in my incredibly convoluted productivity setup that involves a , Keyboard Maestro, and the app-blocker Focus. If you want something that's entirely system-agnostic and you're on a Mac, I'm a fan-though right now, I'm still using Session.

Is the Pomodoro Technique for you?

If you're naturally inclined to jump around from task to task, a system like the Pomodoro Technique may provide the structure you need to stay focused and productive. Still, Pomodoro isn't for everyone. If you try it out and find that it isn't right for you, there are plenty of other task management techniques to consider.

Remember, the best approach to boosting your productivity is to experiment-both with tools and techniques-to find a system that works perfectly for you. The Pomodoro Technique can be a great base to build from, but don't be afraid to put your own spin on it.
Related reading: Originally published in March 2017 by Sean Kennedy, this post has also had contributions from Jessica Greene and Jennifer Allen. It was most recently updated by Harry Guinness in April 2023.

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ADHD is tegenwoordig een bekend begrip. Het komt vaak in het nieuws en is een veel besproken onderwerp. Waarbij het 30 jaar geleden nog een onbekend begrip was voor veel mensen, is het nu een onderwerp waar iedereen wel iets vanaf denkt te weten en zijn of haar mening klaar heeft. Helaas zorgt dat ook voor nogal wat misverstanden of "mythes" omtrent ADHD. Daarom heb ik hieronder een aantal van deze "mythes" op een rij gezet.

1 ADHD'ers hebben rust, regelmaat en reinheid nodig

Dit is een mythe die best logisch klinkt. Alleen wel voor volwassenen zónder ADHD. Veel ADHD'ers hebben juist geen rust maar actie nodig en vaak ook een vorm van spanning. Door actie of spanning krijgen wij ADHD'ers een rush en heb je het gevoel dat je leeft. Ik heb het zelf vaak bij rampen of een gevaarlijke situatie. Het klinkt gek maar ik kan daar dan helemaal in opgaan. Natuurlijk moet er een vorm van rust zijn maar wat je ziet bij veel volwassenen met ADHD, is dat als er iets onverwachts gebeurd en het hectisch wordt ze juist helemaal in hun element zijn. Dan komt het beste in hun naar boven. Dit geldt niet alleen in hun baan maar ook in het leven van een ADHD'er. Als alles rustig verloopt gaat een ADHD'er juist opzoek naar die spanning.

1.1 Regelmaat en structuur

Dit geld ook voor regelmaat. Want dagen die constant hetzelfde verlopen maken een ADHD'er gek. Geef een ADHD'er een baan van 9-5 met vaste taken en de kans is groot dat het na verloop van tijd mis gaat. De ADHD'er voelt dan alsof het in een keurslijf zit waar het niet uit kan komen. Een ADHD'er moet een uitdaging hebben en zelfcontrole over de taken die hij of zij uitvoert of daarnaast een hobby hebben waar die wel spanning inzit. Wel binnen kaders natuurlijk (op tijd naar bed en op tijd op staan) maar de ruimte om zelf invulling te geven over de (werk) dag is essentieel.

Daarom zijn ook veel ADHD'ers eigen baas of zoeken de spanning op door parachute te gaan springen. Het ADHD-brein heeft deze prikkels nodig om weer op te laden. Het is voor een persoon zonder ADHD'er vaak niet te begrijpen dat meer structuur en rust juist een ADHD'er onrustiger maakt. Dus rust, regelmaat en reinheid in werk en leven voor veel ADHD'ers alleen met mate! Belangrijk is om vooral veel ruimte te krijgen om zelf invulling in werk en privé. In het "ADHD hoe haal je het uit je hoofd" van Cathelijne Wildervanck wordt dit goed beschreven dat er juist een andere benadering nodig is dan de gangbare rust, regelmaat en reinheid. Het gaat om de perfecte balans. Als de ADHD'er die heeft gevonden zal je zien dat alle nadelen wegvallen en de ADHD'er in werk en privé in zijn of haar element is. En ADHD'ers in hun element is wat de wereld nodig heeft.

2 Als je overprikkeld bent de rust of stilte opzoeken

Ook een mythe die logisch klinkt. Je bent overprikkeld en daardoor druk in je hoofd. Je piekert en kan het niet loslaten. Ik heb dit zelf ook meegemaakt. Ik trok mij terug en ging bij mijn ouders op zolder wonen "om bij te komen" van al dat gepieker over iets waar ik heel zenuwachtig over was. In mijn geval een stage in Londen. Dit werkt echter averechts. Het piekeren werd erger en angsten werden bevestigd. Ik zat alleen op die zolder ergens op het platteland en er was geen afleiding. Dit geldt overigens ook voor niet ADHD'ers maar voor de ADHD'er is het echt funest.

Wat je als ADHD'er dan moet doen is het tegenover gestelde van rust opzoeken. Dit is makkelijker gezegd dan gedaan. Zeker als je het gevoel hebt dat het piekeren erger wordt. Toch moet je erop uit en vrienden bezoeken of leuke dingen gaan doen die ervoor zorgen dat je aan andere dingen gaat denken. Want dat is de crux. Zodra je doorhebt dat het piekeren minder wordt en ziet dat dingen beter gaan, hoe klein ook, ga je inzien dat het piekeren op niets is gebaseerd. Je krijgt vertrouwen dat je het wel aankan en de stress neemt af. Het beste is je op iets te gaan focussen zoals een hobby of een vriend helpen met klussen. Ga daarin helemaal op tot het piekeren voorbij is. Daarnaast helpt het ook om veel te praten over je gepieker. Inzichten van anderen helpen bij het inzien dat het piekeren op niets is gebaseerd. Soms kan een rake opmerking van een vriend of vriendin al je piekeren doen stoppen. Dus het is belangrijk om geen rust op te zoeken maar juist de "drukte" van familie, vrienden of bijvoorbeeld het verenigingsleven.

3 ADHD'ers kunnen moeilijk leren

Dit is een hele belangrijke en hardnekkige mythe. Vaak wordt gezegd dat ADHD'ers moeilijk kunnen leren. Dit klopt als we de "normale" gangbare manier van convergent leren aanhouden. Echter leren ADHD'ers anders. ADHD'ers denken niet volgens een systeem (convergent) maar kijken naar meerdere mogelijkheden ( divergent) en komen zo tot een oplossing. Dit is ook de reden waarom ADHD'ers zo goed zijn in het "out of the box" denken en er veel entrepreneurs en uitvinders zijn die ADHD hebben.

Echter is dit een probleem als je een verplicht schoolsysteem moet volgen wat is gebaseerd op convergent denken. Ik heb zoveel keer te horen gekregen dat het antwoord goed was maar de manier ernaartoe niet en dan kreeg je daar dus geen punten voor. Gelukkig is het tegenwoordig wel beter gesteld en kan je zelfs kiezen uit verschillende schoolsystemen. Toch zie je nog veel ADHD'ers op school worstelen met de methodes waarop ze de kennis tot zich moeten nemen met als gevolg dat ze vroegtijdig stoppen of op een lager niveau verder gaan.

4 ADHD'ers hebben altijd energie voor 10

Nog zo'n mythe die niet klopt. Het lijkt altijd of ADHD'ers enorm veel energie hebben maar het zijn vaak eerder pieken van energie. Daarna storten we in of gaan we op een lager pitje verder. Ik neem mijzelf als voorbeeld: ik was vaak druk als kind. In de klas maar ook daarbuiten. Ik kon mijn energielevel niet controleren. Met als gevolg dat ik eens in de drie maanden een week op bed lag omdat ik uitgeput was van te weinig slaap en altijd druk zijn. Ik kreeg dan duizeligheid aanvallen die enorm heftig waren. Na een week op bed te hebben gelegen en veel te hebben geslapen kon ik er weer drie maanden tegenaan. Dus van buiten lijkt het of ADHD'ers altijd "aan" staan maar schijn bedriegt. Al heb je altijd uitzonderingen die wel met weinig slaap prima de hele dag door kunnen gaan. Echter zie je op latere leeftijd dat deze mensen tegen een burn-out aanlopen omdat ze te veel ballen in de lucht moeten houden. Als je dan je energie niet goed verdeeld dan gaat het dus mis. Want als kind kan je nog in de middag een tukje doen maar als je op je werk een uur weg bent dan kijken ze toch raar op.

5 ADHD'ers hebben structuur nodig om niet overprikkeld te raken

ADHD'ers hebben zeker structuur nodig maar niet om niet overprikkeld te raken. Structuur om prikkels tegen te gaan werkt averechts. Structuur is routine en routine is saai. De ADHD'er gaat dan juist opzoek naar prikkels. Het hebben van enige structuur is goed voor basiszaken in het leven zoals op tijd naar bed gaan en op tijd eten. Vaste tijden eten, slapen, opstaan en meditatie doen een ADHD'er goed. Hierdoor ga je je beter voelen. Echter de rest van de dag is structuur vaak funest voor een ADHD'er. Je kan juist heel veel prikkels aan als je de basistaken elke dag op tijd doet. Vooral goed slapen is hierbij een belangrijke factor. Zorg dus dat belangrijke zaken vaststaan en laat de rest open.

6 ADHD'ers zijn altijd druk

Wij ADHD'ers zijn vaak druk als we niet worden uitgedaagd of ons vervelen. Als een ADHD'er enthousiast is of gepassioneerd dan kan een ADHD'er dat met veel energie overbrengen. Dit is echter eerder enthousiasme dan druk zijn. Ik heb zelf op de basisschool vaak ruzie gehad met meesters en juffrouwen (maar vooral juffrouwen) over het feit dat ik door andere kinderen heen praatte omdat ik enthousiast was over een onderwerp (vaak iets wat op het nieuws was of een hobby waar ik alles over wist).

Maar wij ADHD'ers kunnen ook rustig zijn. Als we iets interessant vinden en er alles over willen weten of een complex probleem moeten oplossen wat ons mateloos intrigeert bijvoorbeeld. Dan kunnen we in "the zone" raken en zijn we niet weg te slaan van ons bureau of kamer. Dit wordt ook wel hyperfocus genoemd. Dan zijn wij een en al rust. Ik heb wel eens in zo'n hyperfocus gezeten op het werk en toen kwam een collega naar mij toe om te vragen of het wel goed met mij ging. Ik was namelijk zo rustig en stil.....

7 ADHD'ers zijn vooral entertainers

De meeste mensen die met ADHD'ers in contact komen buiten hun familie zien dan vooral ADHD'ers die entertainen. Bekende voorbeelden zijn Jochem Meijer, Dennis Weening en Paul de Leeuw. Echter zijn er heel veel mensen met ADHD die hebben zoals politieagent of dokter. Wel is het waar dat er een bovengemiddeld aantal ADHD'ers werkzaam zijn in de entertainmentindustrie.

Dit is ook logisch want ADHD'ers zijn over het algemeen creatief en uitten dat vaak in muziek of een andere vorm van kunst. Veel ADHD'ers zijn ook extravert. Dat helpt in de entertainmentindustrie. Daarnaast is de entertainmentindustrie een wereld waar geen dag hetzelfde is en mensen die "anders" zijn juist worden gewaardeerd. Het is dus niet gek dat er veel ADHD'ers in deze branche werken. Echter zijn er miljoenen ADHD'ers die "gewoon" een baan hebben in de zorg, onderwijs of sales en zelfs op kantoor zijn ADHD'ers te vinden. Belangrijk is dat je iets doet wat je energie geeft en ook écht graag wilt doen (passie). Alleen dan hou je het vol en dat kan in de entertainment industrie maar ook zeker daarbuiten.

8 ADHD'ers zijn voornamelijk jongens/ mannen

Dit is een mythe die de laatste jaren steeds meer wordt. Lang was het idee dat vooral jongens ADHD hadden. Meisjes werden eerder dromerig gevonden als ze ADHD-symptomen vertonen. Dit komt omdat meisjes vaker worden gediagnostiseerd met ADD dan met ADHD dan jongens. Ze komen over het algemeen ook minder in de problemen dan jongens waardoor ze "onder de radar" blijven. Echter zie je nu een kentering komen in de diagnose bij meisjes / vrouwen. Ook zij worden nu vaker gediagnostiseerd met ADHD en kijkt men minder vreemd op als een meisje / vrouw ADHD heeft. Recent heeft Francien Regelink boek geschreven over het hebben van ADHD.

9 Kinderen met ADHD groeien er overheen

Je hoort wel eens verhalen van mensen die zeggen dat ze als kind zijn gediagnostiseerd met ADHD maar er nu geen "last" meer van hebben of eroverheen zijn gegroeid. Helaas is dit een fabeltje . Wat wel kan is dat ze blijkbaar een omgeving om hun heen hebben gecreëerd waar alle voordelen van het hebben van ADHD ten volle worden benut. De "nadelen" van ADHD hebben ze geëlimineerd door bijvoorbeeld een partner te kiezen die ze ondersteund of heel bewust zaken uitbesteden die ze niet goed kunnen of vervelend vinden. Ze hebben nog wel ADHD maar omdat ze een optimale leef en werkomgeving hebben gecreëerd voor hunzelf is ADHD een voordeel voor ze geworden. Iets wat elke ADHD'er zou moeten nastreven.

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negen misverstanden over ADHD. Hardnekkige fabels die ontkracht worden in dit artikel. Ook interessant voor niet-ADHD'ers!

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Despite groundbreaking research and clear neurological findings, people continue to harbor many inaccurate beliefs - and promote some downright myths - about ADHD, which only perpetuate misunderstanding, stigma, and shame. Learn the scientific truth about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder here.
Myth #1: ADHD isn't a real medical disorder.
Myth #2: ADHD is a modern farce created by drug companies
Myth #3: ADHD is the result of bad parenting.
Myth #4: ADHD affects only boys.
Myth #5: A kid who can play video games for hours couldn't possibly have ADHD.
Myth #6: Children with ADHD eventually outgrow their condition.
Myth #7: Children who take ADHD medication are more likely to abuse drugs.
Myth #8: Special accommodations for ADHD are an unfair advantage.
Myth #9: People who have ADHD are stupid or lazy.
ADHD Myth #1: ADHD isn't a real medical disorder.

ADHD has been recognized as a legitimate diagnosis by major medical, psychological, and educational organizations, including the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education. The American Psychiatric Association recognizes ADHD as a medical disorder in its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders - the official mental health "bible" used by psychologists and psychiatrists.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (formerly known as just attention deficit disorder) is biologically based. Research shows that it's a result of an imbalance of chemical messengers, or neurotransmitters, within the brain. Its primary symptoms are inattention, impulsiveness, and, sometimes, hyperactivity.
[Read This: The Secrets of the ADHD Brain]
However, like other psychiatric conditions, ADHD lacks biological validity. This means that experts still don't understand the underlying biological causes, or the exact pathology, of ADHD. In most areas of medicine, the underlying pathologies of disorders are very well defined. Psychiatry, however, is an exception in this regard.

ADHD also lacks objective diagnostic tests that can confirm whether a person has this disorder. In its place, doctors use symptom evaluations and other measures to determine ADHD symptomology.

Though scientists are working hard to find biological validity and objective diagnostic tests, there are other ways to feel confident in an ADHD diagnosis in the meantime. The first way is through something scientists call reliability. This refers to the ability for two different clinicians to evaluate the same child and independently come to the same diagnosis.

ADHD is a very reliable diagnosis. As a matter of fact, it is one of the most reliable diagnoses in all of psychiatry, and in particular, child psychiatry. The reliability of diagnosing ADHD is on par with the reliability of diagnosing pneumonia with a chest X-ray (an example of an objective diagnostic test). This is quite impressive. (DSM Field Trials)

ADHD Myth #2: ADHD is a modern farce created by drug companies

ADHD is neither a modern phenomenon nor a purely American or Western one. It was not dreamed up in response to pressure from the pharmaceutical industry or in response to modern academic pressures and the drive to succeed in school.
[Self-Test: Symptoms of Hyperactive Impulsive ADHD in Children]
Now, those are important concerns and things that could be potentially contributing to an over diagnosis of ADHD. But ADHD is not entirely explainable through those phenomena.

If you go back a century in medical literature, you'll see descriptions of children who look very much like children with ADHD. A century ago, that specific diagnosis didn't exist, but physicians described children that were hyperactive, impulsive, inattentive, all the things that we would put together to make an ADHD diagnosis today. Some of the earliest reports date back all the way to the 1700s.

In the 1800s, the German physician Heinrich Hoffman wrote poems and drew illustrations to describe the children he saw in practice. One great example is Fidgety Phil, who he describes as, "Let me see if Philip can be a little gentleman. Let me see if he is able to sit still for once at the table. But Fidgety Phil won't sit still. He wriggles, he giggles, and then I declare, swings backwards, and forwards and tilts up his chair."

Here, Dr. Hoffman clearly is describing, is a hyperactive, impulsive child - the same type of clinical presentation that today we would call ADHD. He also describes Johnny Look-in-the-Air, a boy whose head is always in the clouds and wandering about.

ADHD is not purely a Western phenomenon or even an American phenomenon. We know this from epidemiologic studies of the prevalence of ADHD wherein researchers go out into communities around the world assessing a wide number of children and determining the rates of ADHD. This has been done in the African continent, in South America, in Asia, in North America, and in Europe. And it shows us that ADHD is, indeed, found worldwide.

What's more, the rates of ADHD around the world are fairly consistent at between 5% and 6% of each population. If ADHD were purely a Western phenomenon, we would see the rates very high in North America and Europe and very low in all other continents. That's not what the data are showing us.

ADHD Myth #3: ADHD is the result of bad parenting.

The problem is rooted in brain chemistry, not discipline. When a child with ADHD blurts things out or gets out of his seat in class, it's not because he hasn't been taught that these behaviors are wrong. It's because he cannot control his impulses.

In fact, overly strict parenting - which may involve punishing a child for things he can't control - can actually make ADHD symptoms worse. Professional interventions, such as drug therapy, psychotherapy, and behavior modification therapy, are usually required.

ADHD Myth #4: ADHD affects only boys.

Girls are just as likely to have ADHD as are boys, and gender makes no difference in the symptoms caused by the disorder. But because this myth persists, boys are more likely to be diagnosed than girls.

ADHD Myth #5: A kid who can play video games for hours couldn't possibly have ADHD.

It is quite common for a child with ADHD to be very distractible in one setting, but highly, highly focused in other settings.

Why is this? Because ADHD does not mean no attention. Really, ADHD means dysregulated attention. Environments or activities that are highly stimulating can actually lead to hyperfocus. It's in the more mundane and less stimulating settings where you see the distractibility really come to the surface.

ADHD Myth #6: Children with ADHD eventually outgrow their condition.

More than 70% of the individuals who have ADHD in childhood continue to have it in adolescence. Up to 50% will continue to have it in adulthood.
Although it's been estimated that 6% of the adult population has ADHD, the majority of those adults remain undiagnosed, and only one in four of them seek treatment.

Yet, without help, adults with ADHD are highly vulnerable to mood disorders, anxiety, and substance abuse. They often experience career difficulties, legal and financial problems, and troubled personal relationships.

ADHD Myth #7: Children who take ADHD medication are more likely to abuse drugs when they become teenagers.

Actually, it's just the opposite. Having untreated ADHD increases the risk that an individual will abuse drugs or alcohol. Appropriate treatment reduces this risk.

It is certainly true that children who have ADHD are more likely than their neurotypical peers to abuse substances. However, it is not the use of medication that is driving this effect. We know this through longitudinal studies that compare children with ADHD who are taking medication to children with ADHD who are not taking medication. We follow them over time and see that the ones who are taking medication are at no increased risk of substance abuse relative to the ones who have ADHD and are not taking medication.

What's more, the medications used to treat ADHD have been proven safe and effective over more than 50 years of use. These drugs don't cure ADHD, but they are highly effective at easing symptoms of the disorder: They are the first-line of treatment for a reason.

What's driving this misconception is a very, very common mistake - equating correlation with causation. What's driving the risk for substance use is the ADHD, not the medication.

ADHD Myth #8: Children who are given special accommodations because of their ADHD are getting an unfair advantage.

Actually, children with ADHD are at a distinct disadvantage, and school policies, accommodations, and education legislation concerning disabilities seeks to decrease this disadvantage as much as possible.

ADHD is a real and meaningful diagnosis. Longitudinal studies tell us unequivocally that the diagnosis of ADHD confers risk for a host of negative outcomes, including not completing high school, dropping out of college, teen pregnancies, car accidents, and a whole wide range of negative outcomes.

The federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA) aims to decrease these risks at least somewhat by requiring that public schools address the special needs of all children with disabilities, including children with ADHD. Special accommodations, such as extra time on tests, simply level the playing field so that kids with ADHD can learn as successfully as their classmates.

ADHD Myth #9: People who have ADHD are stupid or lazy - they never amount to anything.

Many well-known, high-achieving individuals from the past are thought to have had ADHD, including Mozart, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, George Bernard Shaw, and Salvador Dali. The list of high-achieving people with ADHD in business today includes top executives such as Richard Branson of Virgin, David Neeleman, founder of JetBlue Airways, and Paul Orfalea, founder of Kinko's.
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