Systems are the methods we employ to use our executive functioning. It’s a process. It takes time and practice.
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…
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…
Hopefully, I’ve been able to convince you about the importance of using a planner to help you with your executive functioning skills. Planning has a multitude of benefits. Today, I want to address some common planner mistakes. These aren’t necessarily huge mistakes, but they can decrease your motivation for using your planner, or they might…
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….