How can I remember things better with ADHD?

PostedOctober 1, 2025

UpdatedOctober 6, 2025

ByMy Patient Advice

Author: Harriet Winslow, BSc | Reviewed by: Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

ADHD memory strategies can help improve recall and boost cognitive function in individuals with ADHD. People with ADHD often face difficulties with working memory ADHD, which can make it challenging to retain and retrieve information. However, with the right techniques and strategies, it is possible to improve memory and recall.

One effective approach to improving memory is using recall tips ADHD, such as repetition and chunking information. Repeating important information aloud or writing it down can reinforce memory. Chunking, or breaking information into smaller, manageable units, makes it easier to remember complex details. Using visual aids like colour-coded notes or diagrams can also enhance memory retention.

How It Helps

Working Memory ADHD

Working memory ADHD can be improved by setting up routines and reminders. Using digital tools like calendar apps and to-do lists can help keep track of important tasks, reducing the strain on memory. Setting alarms and notifications ensures that crucial details are not forgotten.

Improving Memory ADHD

Improving memory ADHD involves creating associations with familiar objects or routines. For example, linking tasks to specific times of the day or associating them with an object (like a sticky note) can make them easier to recall. Creating consistent habits and keeping a clutter-free environment also reduces distractions and aids memory.

In conclusion, ADHD memory strategies such as repetition, chunking, and using visual aids can significantly improve working memory ADHD and help with recall tips ADHD, making it easier to remember important details.

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Harriet Winslow, BSc

Author

Harriet Winslow is a clinical psychologist with a Bachelor’s in Clinical Psychology and extensive experience in behaviour therapy and developmental disorders. She has worked with children and adolescents with ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), learning disabilities, and behavioural challenges, providing individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches such as CBT and DBT. Dr. Winslow has developed and implemented personalised treatment plans, conducted formal and informal assessments, and delivered crisis intervention for clients in need of urgent mental health care. Her expertise spans assessment, treatment planning, and behavioural intervention for both neurodevelopmental and mental health conditions.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the author's privacy.

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez, MBBS

Reviewer

Dr. Rebecca Fernandez is a UK-trained physician with an MBBS and experience in general surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, gynecology, intensive care, and emergency medicine. She has managed critically ill patients, stabilised acute trauma cases, and provided comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. In psychiatry, Dr. Fernandez has worked with psychotic, mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders, applying evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and mindfulness-based therapies. Her skills span patient assessment, treatment planning, and the integration of digital health solutions to support mental well-being.

All qualifications and professional experience stated above are authentic and verified by our editorial team. However, pseudonym and image likeness are used to protect the reviewer's privacy.