My husband and I recently went axe throwing. Yes, that’s right! At first, the fact that we were going to pay a NOT SMALL AMOUNT OF MONEY to throw an axe at ...
At the start of this year, I received this photo in my email from a client. When I opened it, I audibly gasped – and not for the reason you might think. ...
I grew up on Star Wars. My family lived in Grants Pass, Oregon, a small community with a charming downtown, family-owned businesses, and one little movie theater. It felt like something straight ...
As the year winds down, our team at Executive Functioning Success takes time to reflect on the moments that shaped us: the challenges, wins, and “oh wow.” moments in between. It’s an ...
The holidays: family, food, joy, friends…and anxiety?I walked into the grocery store a few weeks ago and saw Halloween decorations on clearance while Christmas decorations were going up. Halloween isn't even over ...
This month, we’re excited to share a guest post from Executive Functioning Success and Seeing My Time founder, Marydee Sklar. Marydee dives into one of the most common executive function challenges and ...
As we all know, September signals transition. There’s a shift in the air as fall colors begin to appear, the “lazy days of summer” draw to a close, and school supplies are ...
When we talk about executive functions, we often zero in on productivity: getting things done, being on time, completing tasks, planning, and organizing. These skills naturally align with school and work life. ...
Last week, I met with a colleague in a coffee shop. Over some truly delicious bagels, we were getting to know each other’s professional paths and discussing ideas for future collaboration. At ...
By now, many of you know that our 2025–26 Academic Planners are printing and shipping, so it felt right to mention them in this month’s blog. The tricky part was figuring out ...
Over my decades of work with executive functions, I’ve found that two executive function skills are absolutely essential. The first is metacognition, which we talked about in the very first post of ...
Hello to the EFS Community,As you may know from Marydee’s recent announcement, I am the new owner of Executive Functioning Success! It is such an honor.This process has been quietly taking place ...
We at Executive Functioning Success have officially made an exciting transition. At age 71, I am passing the baton of ownership and leadership to a wonderful woman, friend and colleague, Julie Miller. ...
One of the hallmark symptoms for most people who struggle with executive functions is a lack of awareness of the passing of time. This is often described as being “time blind.” I ...
Ahh… January. The major demands on my executive functioning due to the holidays are over. Whew. I actually love January because, despite the weather, it offers me the promise of a new ...