Mastering Time Management with ADHD Using Custom Templates & Lecturely

For students with ADHD, time management can often feel like an uphill battle. Whether you’re overwhelmed by deadlines or find it tough to stick to a schedule, combining creative template designs with the power of Lecturely can make all the difference.

1. Design a Time-Blocking Template

• Why Time-Blocking Works: Breaking the day into specific segments fosters accountability, especially when attention may drift.

• Use Canva to Customize: Get creative with color-coded blocks for different tasks (studying, leisure, exercise). Each color stands for a certain type of activity, making your schedule eye-catching and easy to follow.

  • Find a Canva Template for example for a daily planner and upload it to Lecturely as a custom template ( https://marketplace.canva.com/EAFOWOercM0/1/0/1131w/canva-beige-simple-minimalist-daily-planner-Arln5OBnbS8.jpg )

• Sync with Lecturely: Upload this template to Lecturely’s note canvas and convert it into your personal Time-Block Planner. Check off tasks in real time, and let Lecturely send you reminders.

• Use Lecturely’s Notebook Features to Add Multiple Pages to Make It Your Daily Diary.

2. Practice Task Batching

• Group Similar Tasks: For instance, schedule all reading assignments in one block and all writing tasks in another.
• Stay Focused with Recording Tools: While you’re working on reading, use Lecturely to record any key insights or to dictate notes—no more losing ideas mid-task.

3. Set SMART Goals

• Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-Bound: For ADHD brains, clarity is everything.
• Track Progress in Lecturely: Create a “Goal Tracker” note in Lecturely. Jot down specific objectives for each day or week, and watch your progress in real time.

4. Automate & Delegate

• AI-Generated Reminders: Lecturely’s AI can remind you to complete tasks or review notes when you need them most.
• Collaborate with Classmates: You can share notes in Lecturely and work together on group projects, cutting down on repetitive work and boosting collective productivity.

Pro Tip: If you find yourself procrastinating, set a timer for just 5 minutes of focused work. Often, that’s enough to break the initial barrier and get into a flow.