We all have days when we can’t seem to get out of bed, when the thought of getting up and facing the day seems too daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Crafting a positive daily routine can help you start each day on the right foot and make the most of your…
What do you think of when I mention personal growth? Most people think of working toward some kind of advancement—school, classes, learning something to further their career. While all these are important, personal growth is so much more. If you are someone who has had a diagnosis later in life of ADHD, anxiety, or some…
Creating a positive environment makes finding happiness much easier. Having a positive mindset is tough to do when you are in an environment that is toxic or makes you unhappy. You can still find your way to success in such an environment, but changing your surroundings to be happier and more positive will make reaching…
Gratitude journaling is an excellent way to begin the practice of gratitude. Here in the U.S., it’s Thanksgiving time. This is one week when many people think about the things they are grateful for in their lives. But gratitude isn’t something we should only focus on for one week a year. Gratitude is a cornerstone…
A positive mindset is key to making changes in your life. It’s easy to be positive when things are good. If you’re struggling with executive functions, you might also struggle to keep a positive mindset. You are probably working on building and maintaining routines. Creating new habits is difficult, especially if you stumble. Mistakes happen,…
Positive mindset, law of attraction, manifestation—for some people this sounds like a bad infomercial, but if you put the work in, these things can change your worldview and lead you to the life you want. What does this have to do with improving your executive function skills? Changing how you view life is a long…
One of the keys to keeping a positive mindset is to practice gratitude. What does that mean? Gratitude means that you appreciate something and recognize its value in your life. How does having gratitude lead to a positive mindset? It begins with the appreciation of the things in your life. That leads to a cycle…
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…
We all know we only get one life to live. We want to be able to live a long life. One way to do so is through happiness. There’s something special about happy people. Apart from smiling and laughing more often than the rest of the population, happy people also have some other characteristics in…
Finding the motivation to achieve your goals is an elusive thing. Too many people wait for inspiration or motivation when trying to achieve a goal. Imagine if everyone waited for motivation to get work done. I know a lot of writers, and many will say they can’t write until their muse speaks to them. That’s…