If you are neurodivergent, you may have faced challenges when it comes to goal setting . However, there are goal setting strategies for executive function that can help you overcome these challenges and improve your life skills (also known as adulting). Executive function refers to the cognitive processes that help you plan, organize, and execute…
We all face challenges when it comes to impulse control. Learning impulse control strategies will improve your overall well-being and increase your ability to achieve your goals. Whether it’s resisting temptations, managing our emotions, or staying focused on long-term goals, self-control plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. Impulse control refers to the ability…
We’ve all seen the ripple effect. Toss a pebble into a pond, and the ripples expand outward, affecting everything in their path. Similarly, Impulse control impacts multiple life areas. In decision-making, impulse control stands as a pivotal factor that often distinguishes measured, deliberate choices from hasty, regrettable ones. Understanding Impulse Control Impulse control is the…
I’ve been talking all about emotional regulation lately, and now that you have a better understanding of what it is, it’s time to dig into some emotional regulation techniques that you can start incorporating into your life. While we may not have complete control over what we feel, we can control how we respond to…
Whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent, learning how to regulate your emotions can help you navigate life’s challenges with greater ease. Emotional regulation refers to the ability to manage and control our emotions in a healthy and productive way. It involves recognizing our emotional state, understanding the triggers that cause our emotions, and responding appropriately….
In this super busy, nonstop world, we all want to be more productive, so we look for as many time management hacks as we can find. As a neurodivergent person with ADHD, anxiety, or depression, you may struggle with executive dysfunction, making it difficult to manage time effectively. This can lead to procrastination, poor planning,…
Today, I want to talk to you about some unconventional time management techniques. Why? Because we all want to be more productive, and while there’s lots of advice out there, much of it doesn’t work with the neurodivergent brain. Normally, I try to show you how to take conventional strategies and put your own spin…
I’ve talked before about how many executive function skills build on and interact with one another. But have you ever considered time management as a procrastination solution? Procrastination can be frustrating, especially if you’re neurodivergent and struggle with executive dysfunction. You might procrastinate all the time, even though you don’t want to. However, with the…
When you are working on improving your time management, you need to understand and implement valuable techniques. Time-blocking techniques can be an effective way for neurodivergent people who struggle with executive dysfunction to optimize their schedules. Time blocking involves scheduling specific blocks of time for different tasks and activities. It helps you allocate your time…
Creating a time management system is a universal challenge (especially if you want it to be effective), but for neurodiverse women, it can present unique obstacles. The demands of daily life, coupled with complications of executive dysfunction, often require a personalized approach to time management. Understanding this, you need to develop an effective time management…