Systems are the methods we employ to use our executive functioning. It’s a process. It takes time and practice.
If you’re new to using a planner to organize your day, one way to be successful in using it is to create a daily planner routine. The most important thing to keep in mind is that consistency is key, so you need to choose a regular time that works for you. Let’s look at the…
Organization doesn’t come naturally to most people. Over the last couple of years, many of us have been drawn in by shows and websites that encourage us to have the most organized spaces. While you might understand the benefits of being organized, it can be overwhelming if you’re a naturally messy person. Even if you’re…
Many of us have time sucks that we are completely unaware of. Discover the possible time sucks in your life to be more productive and make time for the things that really matter to you. Time sucks or time wasters aren’t always bad. We all know that we partake in activities that are not productive….
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…
When most people think about planners, they just consider how a planner will keep them organized. However, there are many more benefits of using a planner daily. Read on to see why you should be using a planner (even if it hasn’t worked for you in the past). Prefer to listen instead of read? Press…
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…
Over the past few years, decluttering and organizing have become very popular. We’ve been told that we need to declutter our life so that we can be happier. We all have different thresholds for what we think cluttered is. When I was a kid, we were simply told to clean up. For some people, that…
No matter how much we get done in a day, most of us are always looking for ways to be more productive. We want to be able to do more, better. If you want to increase your productivity, there are steps you can take. Prefer to listen instead of read? Press play below. Even if…
We all know we need to build good habits in our lives in order to find success. Regardless of what kind of success we’re working toward, good habits will help us get there. The problem for most of us is that bad habits tend to be easier to maintain and are sometimes more fun. In…