6 April 2026
Most revision advice was written for people whose attention works the way the writer assumes. It doesn't work for ADHD students, and pretending otherwise just leads to guilt and burnout. Here's what does.
Spaced repetition. Cramming feels productive but only lasts a few days. Spaced repetition — reviewing material at increasing intervals — embeds it for months. Tools like Anki or My-Prompt's flashcards automate the schedule so you don't have to think about it.
Active recall over re-reading. Closing the book and trying to write what you remember beats re-reading the chapter every time. It feels harder because it is harder — that's the point. The struggle is what makes it stick.
Pomodoro with movement. The classic 25-minute work / 5-minute rest cycle works, but the rest matters. Stand up, walk around, stretch. Don't doomscroll — that just trades one dopamine hit for another.
Talk it out. Explaining a topic to someone else (or your dog, or a wall) reveals the bits you don't actually understand. ADHD brains often think out loud anyway — use it.
If you're studying with My-Prompt, your specialist can work with you on a personalised revision plan that uses these techniques and adapts as your exams approach.