Three Reasons to Use Old Technology for Executive Function Productivity
Today we are all about using the latest and greatest technology. Trust me, I’ve got my fair share of digital devices which I count on to make my life work. And, after fighting it for eons, I now have
Continue readingStarting the Year with Purpose and a Tidy Planner
I sat down today to reorganize my planner binder for the new year. I am always trying to simplify what I carry around, so it’s getting lighter and lighter. Here is what is in my binder now: 1. My
Continue readingHow Does it Feel to Have Executive Functioning Deficits?
A parent asked me to describe what it “feels” like to have executive functioning deficits. Let me tell you—it is not pleasant. One can be ridiculed, nagged, upbraided, labeled with different “disorders”
Continue readingCan’t Get Your Teen Out of Bed in the Morning?
Sleep is critical for our executive functioning. According to the National Sleep Foundation, teenagers need between 9 and 10 hours of sleep a night. However in the foundation’s 2006 poll of over 1,500
Continue readingA Different Way to Think about the “Lazy” Bright Child
Many of the parents who call me are concerned about their very bright child who is performing below expectations. These children have been identified through testing as being talented and gifted because
Continue readingHow I Tame the Bully in the Brain
People come to see me primarily for help with time management. However, I always forewarn them that for the first couple of hours of Seeing My Time, we don’t even talk about getting things done.
Continue readingMy #1 Tip for Time Management
Here it is, are you ready? Empty the dishwasher. Yes. Empty the dishwasher. It is my number one time management tip. Unless you are a rare soul who has daily paid help, you, or someone in your house needs
Continue readingHow Seeing My Time Changes Lives
I recently finished a group family class at a local school. We had been meeting for 7 weeks, sharing challenges, insights, and successes as we worked on improving their executive functions. It was a diverse
Continue readingThree Steps to Stop Being Overwhelmed
An adult coaching client arrived the other day in a high state of anxiety and overwhelm. First we reviewed how the emotional control aspect of executive functioning dominates the brain. His anxiety was
Continue readingThree Ways to Improve Time Management
Are other people taking over all of your free time? That was a common theme of adults in my recent group classes. Coworkers, aging parents, children—all can take over your time. How do you claim time
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