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Time to Give your Executive Functions a Break
Ahh… summer! ‘Tis the season to power down some of that intense executive functioning required for work and school. The other day one of my hardworking, driven professionals, who is taking Private
Continue readingHow Executive Functioning Changes the Trajectory of Life
When I got into this world of teaching executive functioning skills (way back before the term even existed), I thought I would spend my time helping bright 6th graders who were struggling with the transition
Continue readingAn Unspoken Source of Executive Dysfunction: Grief and Loss
My personal definition for executive functioning is “purposeful action.” I’ll explain. We need our brain’s executive function skills in order to accomplish anything. As a result, many internal
Continue readingHow to Teach Executive Functions: The BCE Method
I recently watched a Learning and the Brain webinar, taught by the team of Jack Naglieri and Kathleen Kryza. The topic was, unsurprisingly, executive functioning. I confess, it took some effort to sign
Continue readingPlan A and Plan B for Your Executive Functioning
I have a ritual every year by January 1st. To support the planning and prioritizing aspect of my executive functioning, I sit down with a piece of paper, some colored pencils, and my planner. I dream big,
Continue reading6 Strategies to Build a Solid Executive Function Foundation
As I work with clients on time management, many are overwhelmed by the demands on their lives. They feel stuck – like they are in a downward spiral. Their brains and bodies are cracking under the
Continue readingHow Mentorship Supports Problem-Solving Abilities
One of the key executive functions necessary to achieve behavior change is the development of metacognition, which I define as “thinking about MY thinking.” It is a complex and rather abstract skill.
Continue readingTime for a Dopamine Fast?
I have been thinking lately about the wisdom of my mother’s frequently used saying: Too much of good thing can be bad for you. This is especially true when it comes to our executive functions. I’m
Continue readingEFS News: Retreat Time for Thinking and Dreaming
Oh summer! I just returned from an EFS retreat at the beautiful Oregon Coast with my administrative team, Kathleen and Veronica. This was our first reunion since we were all fully vaccinated, so the first
Continue reading10 Tips to Support the Brain During a Home Project
I have been thinking a lot lately about the executive functions required for the management of a home, especially related to home projects. When parents join their students for a Seeing My Time course,
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