I try hard to avoid sitting in a big room listening to a speech that doesn’t interest me. I find it physically uncomfortable to remain still and focus when I’d rather be doing something else. But there are times when I want to absorb what the speaker is saying because I am interested, yet even then I have trouble paying attention and retaining the information. Did I mention that I have an adult diagnosis of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?

I recently completed an ADHD course and a light bulb went off. The instructor explained in simple language the steps involved in learning and walked us through the techniques we all can utilize to maximize our learning.

My key takeaway? Each of the four steps involved in learning can involve different sensory processes to help us focus and retain information. We need to invest time to identify which techniques work best for us as individuals at each step of the learning journey.

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