When I was younger, I was diagnosed with ADHD. I was easily distracted and had a hard time paying attention in class. School work was unusually hard, and my poor grades were proof. My teachers created an IEP to give me tools that would help me focus and I also took medication. For a while, these supports worked, but when I left that school, I had to find new methods to help me stay engaged and pay attention. I was determined to find ways to circumvent my ADHD tendencies. I discovered that when I would go to a quiet, public area such as the library, with nothing else but my textbooks and notebooks, I was more inclined to stay in my chair, be still, and work. I also found that listening to music while I worked helped me. Listening to fast paced
