Tips and Tools
While no one solution is exactly the right fit for every person,
we wanted to share a few tips and tools that you may find helpful in your studies and your daily life.
Whenever possible, we have linked to apps, tools, and tricks that are backed by research.
All other tips and tools will be attributed to the source.
We welcome feedback and would love to hear from you if you have a tip or tool that works for you!
2Do
- Planning and organization
-Simple interface task list
Asana
- Organization tool
- Collaboration tool
- To-do list, due dates, and assignments
CBT Thought Diary
- Thought journal
- Tools to help identify cognitive distortions
- Mood checks
Dragon Dictation
-Speech to text
- East voice recognition
Dropbox
- Collaboration
- Share files, docs, videos, and images in the cloud
Dyslexia Toolkit
- Designed by a dyslexic for a dyslexic
- tailored for audio, visual and kinesthetic learner
- Communication skills
- Life skills
Evernote
- To-do lists and reminders for organization help
- Easy search function
Finish
- Task organization into short, mid, or long term
- Increase focus
Flashcards by Chegg
- Study help
- Create flashcards
Focus@Will
- ADHD
- Increase focus and attention
Freedom
- Weekly scheduler to block from internet
- Increase attention to other tasks and remove internet distraction
Google Voice
- Provides a number that can be forwarded to any phone
- Receive email or text transcription of a voice message
Khan Academy
- Study help
- Videos, interactive exercises, in-depth srticles
Microsoft OneNote
- Digital notebook and note taking
- Web based so available across all devices
Mint
- Financial organization app
- Checking, savings, investments, and debts
- graphic layout is ADHD friendly
ModMath
- iPad
- Dyslexia and dysgraphia
- Math problem assistance
MoodMission
- Suggests coping skills for dealing with feelings
- Mindfulness/relaxation exercises
- Behavior activation
Moodpath
- Stress and Anxiety
- Mood Disorders
MyTalk Tools Mobile
- Communication difficulties
- Phrases, sounds, and images
Notability
- Note taking
- Voice recording
- Planning/organization
Quizlet
- Study help
- Create flashcards or other memory games
Remember the Milk
- Tasks with multiple steps
- Ability to assign due dates
- Organization assistance
RescueTime
- ADHD
- Awareness of time and time tracking
Stop, Breathe & Think
- Anxiety and Stress
- Mindfulness and Meditation
StudyBlue
- Study help
- Create flashcards or other memory games
Voice Dream Reader
- Add and ADHD
- Highlights text which is then read to user
- Auditory learners
Woebot
- Stress and Anxiety
- AI Coach
Helpful Reminders
- Have a reward system
- Know yourself
- Make friends in each of my classes that I could work with and bounce ideas off of
- Sit in the front of a classroom (unless you struggle with social anxiety)
- Go to office hours
- Make use of campus resources
- Not allow fear to keep me from asking questions
- Take frequent breaks
- Get to know Professors