Systems are the methods we employ to use our executive functioning. It’s a process. It takes time and practice.
(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…
Do you ever find yourself putting off tasks that you know you need to do? Maybe you procrastinate until the last minute, feel guilty or ashamed about it, and then avoid the task altogether. You’re not alone. Task avoidance is a common challenge for many of us, but it can be especially tough for neurodiverse…
If you’re reading this, you already know that the procrastination cycle can be a major roadblock in your daily life. It’s frustrating and overwhelming, and can often lead to negative consequences like missed deadlines and unfinished projects. That’s why today we’re going to focus on breaking the cycle of procrastination, and how you can start…
We’ve all heard the expression, “We all have the same number of hours in a day.” And while that’s true, life circumstances often influence how productive we can be. Mastering productivity isn’t about adding hours to the day; it’s about using productivity strategies to accomplish more and give you more time. The biggest hindrance to…
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…
We all want to learn how to boost productivity. We want to be able to be more efficient and get more done. However, this is a major struggle if you have executive dysfunction. You know you’d be able to boost productivity if you could stop procrastinating. But there’s always something to draw our attention, so…
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 all want to be more productive, right? We’re always looking for shortcuts or ways to streamline what we need to accomplish. However, we also need to look what we’re doing wrong, specifically productivity mistakes to avoid. Often, we spend a lot of time being busy but don’t feel like we’re accomplishing much. We’re exhausted…
Today, I’m going to talk about organizing your life with printables – creating a life binder to reference all the things you need to keep track of. When we talk about organizing our lives, one of the things we shouldn’t forget about are the SOPs and important information of our lives. You know how it…
We’ve talked quite a bit about decluttering and organizing your physical space, but organizing your digital life is equally important. The amount of digital information we consume on a daily basis can be very overwhelming. From emails and social media to online shopping and digital calendars, it’s easy to feel lost in a sea of…