(And how to start tasks anyway) You might not think that executive dysfunction and perfectionism have anything to do with each other, but you’d be wrong. People assume that if you have executive dysfunction, you’re a messy person with a messy life who doesn’t care about getting things right. (We all know those people are…
Today, I’m going to dive into the connection between executive dysfunction and ADHD. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play below. As women and as moms especially, we have to juggle and remember a ton of things for everyone. All of that is part of executive functioning. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD (or…
The everyday demands of life can take their toll on anyone, but moms face extra challenges. Most moms strive for a balanced lifestyle in order to keep their families running smoothly. Achieving that balance relies heavily on using executive functioning skills. However, if you have executive dysfunction, this is a double whammy. Prefer to listen…
In recent years, there has been an emphasis on helping students build executive functioning skills. However, I’ve met many people who have been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult. Often, especially in women, the diagnosis creates a lightbulb moment of “Ah, that explains why I am the way I am.” However, the diagnosis alone doesn’t…
Vision boards are rooted in the Law of Attraction as a means to visualize the hopes and dreams we are striving for. Today, vision boards have shifted in meaning. In recent years, people have moved from the traditional New Year’s resolution and instead create a vision board to represent the goals they have for their…
Goal setting is a critical step on the journey to success. Without clear goals, it can be difficult to stay motivated and on track. Research has shown a strong connection between defining and setting goals and maintaining the motivation to achieve them. Defining Your Goals One of the most important steps in achieving success is…
We all know we need to create goals if we want to be successful. Setting SMART goals will give you a roadmap to actually reach the goals you want. The problem most people have is that they basically name their dream and call it a goal. However, dreams typically aren’t specific enough or have timeframes…
A big part of having systems in place to help you with executive functioning is that you need to have good habits. Learning how to hack your habits can help. The number one thing I see with people who have executive dysfunction is that they give up on things too soon. If something works, you…
We talk quite a bit about setting goals as a means to be successful. However, you can’t just set any goals and expect it all to work. Creating and prioritizing the right goals for you at the right time is vital to truly find success. In order to know if you are creating and prioritizing…