Systems are the methods we employ to use our executive functioning. It’s a process. It takes time and practice.
Sometimes, you have to be ruthless with your time and schedule in order to truly be able to manage it effectively. If you’ve created a time management plan and still failed to reach your goals, it’s likely because you’re too flexible and easy on yourself and others when it comes to the schedule. You only…
Which would you rather be—efficient or effective? Does it matter? Is one better than the other or are they the same? Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play below. One of the biggest issues that faces my clients is time management. But the thing is, time management is kind of an umbrella term. There…
Understanding habits and how they work can enable us to make the changes we want to make. One of the hardest things I do with my executive function clients is getting them to understand that they can make changes in their lives. They have the power to create the habits they want. People are a…
What if you could spend a weekend organizing and decluttering to give yourself some peace? Organizing your life is often done to de-stress and have a more manageable home and life, but the process of organizing itself can feel really overwhelming. This is especially true if you’ve lived with chaos a long time and you…
Procrastination is something most people have experienced. For some, it’s a habit that negatively affects their life. Here are 5 ways to beat procrastination. Ah, procrastination, my old friend. People think that because I am a teacher and EF coach I would never procrastinate. In fact, I consider myself a master procrastinator. Procrastination is something…
We all like pretty things, but there are many reasons to color code your planner besides aesthetics. If you’ve ever glanced at other people’s planner pages, you’ve probably noticed many use a color-coding system. After you’ve chosen the best planner for you and have some basic ideas of what to include in it, consider organizing even more by color coding….
Everyone needs some easy ways to organize their lives. We know we feel better when things are organized but if you struggle with executive functioning, you might not even know where to start. Why do you struggle with organization? For many people, organization is often the last thing on their minds because they don’t consider…
In the world of planners, there is an endless amount of information and tips. Figuring out how to choose a planner that you’ll stick with can be daunting. There are options for style and use. Some people get overwhelmed by trying to find one planner to do everything. In those cases, it might make more…
When we talk about systems to help us maintain routines and habits, the number one thing I talk to my executive function clients about is using a planner. Most people with ADHD struggle with making a planner work for them. If I had to put a number to it, I’d say 95% of my clients…