Wellness at ASU Library

Pomodoro Technique - The Pomodoro Technique is a time management strategy that splits your time into 25 minute work intervals followed by a 5 minute break. After completing four intervals or "pomodoros," a 15 to 30 minute break is taken. (Fun fact: "pomodoro" means "tomato" in Italian!)

• PomoFocus - A Pomodoro Timer app that works on both a desktop & mobile browser. Work intervals and break times can be adjusted to fit your specific needs and work flows. 

Body Doubling - As described by this Verywell health article, body doubling is a productivity technique for those with ADHD or other issues impacting focus. Body doubling has you work alongside another person or people so you can feel supported and anchored in your task. The body double(s) can support you and keep you accountable, but they do not have to work on the same project or task as you. Body doubling is also known as having an accountability partner or virtual coworker, and this can be done in-person or over online platforms like Zoom or Discord.

Calendar Managing - This S.P. Richards blog post offers five benefits to having a calendar: effective time management, improved productivity, enhanced organization, efficient scheduling and planning, and reduced stress and improved well-being. You can create hourly, daily or weekly calendars depending on your needs. Whether you enjoy physical calendars or digital calendar apps, calendars are great to keep track of events, meetings, assignment deadlines, chores and other items of importance. 

GoblinTools - GoblinTools contains a collection of small, simple, single-task tools, mostly designed to help neurodivergent people with tasks they find overwhelming or difficult. It currently uses OpenAI models on the backend.

Note: Due to having instrumental sounds without speech or dialogue, these videos do not have captions. 

• Lofi Girl Radio - A livestream radio featuring lo-fi tracks for studying or relaxing. 
  • Tracklist - A separate playlist of songs featured in the Lofi Girl Radio livestream.
  • Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and more
• Synthwave Boy Radio - A livestream radio featuring vaporwave and synth tracks for chilling or focusing.  
  • Listen on Spotify, Apple Music, and more
• Classical Music for Studying and Brain Power - A 2-hour video containing pieces from composers like Mozart, Vivaldi, Tchaikovsky, and more.
• Soft Instrumental Jazz - A livestream radio featuring soft or chill jazz for reading or studying.
• Rhythmic Pulse, Deep Focus Music - A 12-hour video with repeated rhythm that is good for providing ADHD relief or relief from other focus issues.