We’ve all seen the ripple effect. Toss a pebble into a pond, and the ripples expand outward, affecting everything in their path. Similarly, Impulse control impacts multiple life areas. In decision-making, impulse control stands as a pivotal factor that often distinguishes measured, deliberate choices from hasty, regrettable ones. Understanding Impulse Control Impulse control is the…
As a neurodivergent person, impulsivity might be one of the many things you struggle with. Understanding impulsivity and why it happens is an important step in learning to control your impulsivity. Have you ever wondered why you couldn’t resist hitting the snooze button one more time, even though you set that early alarm with unwavering…
I’ve been talking all about emotional regulation lately, and now that you have a better understanding of what it is, it’s time to dig into some emotional regulation techniques that you can start incorporating into your life. While we may not have complete control over what we feel, we can control how we respond to…
If you struggle with executive dysfunction, you might find yourself struggling with creating a task initiation routine – being able to start tasks, projects, or activities that you know you need to do but just can’t seem to get started. It’s frustrating and overwhelming to stare at a to-do list or an unfinished project, feeling…
We all hate feeling like we’re stuck in a rut. However, you can turn things around by building better habits that support your motivation. Whenever you want to achieve something, building new habits can help you get there. In this article, we’re going to explore how habits can impact your motivation and give you some…
In theory, we all know that getting good sleep will help increase productivity. Today, we’re going to look at why that happens. Getting sufficient and restful sleep is essential for optimal brain function, which in turn is critical for productivity. When we sleep, our brain performs essential tasks such as consolidating memories, processing information, and…
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…
We’ve been talking quite a bit about clutter and organization. Just as it is beneficial to understand the psychology of clutter, it’s also important to understand the psychology of organization. Being organized can have a positive impact on many aspects of our lives, so let’s take a look at what being organized entails. The Psychology…
We’ve been talking quite a bit about decluttering. Clutter and getting rid of it are perennial hot topics, which is why I think it’s important to look at the psychology behind clutter. What causes us to collect so much stuff, and then struggle to get rid of it? What impact does all that stuff have…
Common Clutter Areas to Consider To help you meet your decluttering goals let’s look at some of the most common clutter areas and some tools to help you organize them. Garage, Basement, & Attic These three are the most common areas where people collect clutter before it starts spreading to the rest of their…