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Metacognitive skills are an essential part of executive functioning. They are not only important for students and teachers, they are vital for everyday life. Metacognitive knowledge has been a critical subject to teach in primary and secondary schools because of how important it is to have these skills in adult life and in the professional…
When it comes to studying, I often wonder what are better methods to improve learning for students. Executive functions have always been at the core of any successful study session. For those who are new here to EFC, let’s quickly identify key executive functioning skills: initiation, inhibition, working memory, self-control, cognitive flexibility, mental resilience, and…
Over the years, critical thinking skills have been at the top of my daily habits to practice. Why is that? Well, critical thinking calls for us to practice metacognition – thinking about our thinking. When we stop and think about our actions, they become more purposeful, and we actually become more productive. This might actually…
What are the Most Important Time Management Tools? If you find yourself searching for time management tools to help you increase productivity and spend your time efficiently, you’ve come to the right place. You may be someone who misses deadlines, waits until the last minute for urgent tasks, or loses track of time while scrolling…
5 Ways You Can Learn How To Be Productive Have you been wanting to learn how to be productive but don’t know where to start? Is finishing your to-dos always on your to-do list? At EFC, we teach people executive functions skills that can help anyone to be productive every day. If you aren’t familiar…
When it comes to the question, “why are executive functions important?” I think Harvard summarizes it best: “A new evidence base has identified a set of skills that are essential for school achievement, for the preparation and adaptability of our future workforce and for avoiding a wide range of population health problems.” The statement by…
When considering if you need a counselor, it’d be impossible to list out every possible reason people knew they needed one. However, executive functions are a key place to start. Executive functioning challenges can make it difficult to stay on task, schedule your days, or control your emotions. This can affect your work life and result in…
The relation between executive functions, ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), and how they work in the brain is significant to understand yourself better. They have many connections in how they affect people and their performance in life. Symptoms are commonly linked to deficits in executive functions. ADHD is a clinically diagnosed brain disorder while executive dysfunction, or…
Executive Functions In The Brain: What Are They? Executive functions in the brain are the group of skills that allow us to perform everyday tasks in life. They are responsible for how we stay organized, solve problems, regulate our emotions, and much more. Now you may be wondering, “Where are executive functions in the brain?” These cognitive controllers…
What Are Signs Of Poor Executive Functioning? There can be many clinical symptoms for poor executive functioning. However, out of all the years of working with people that have executive functioning deficits, it comes down to a common feeling: frustration. Sure common signs might include lack of focus, problems with transition from one task to another, or impulse control, but…
What Does An Executive Functioning Coach Do? An executive functioning coach helps students and adults find more organization, structure, and motivation in their daily tasks and goals. We focus on exploring which executive functions skills are established and which ones need more work. Then, we provide executive function skills training on every skill but emphasize the…
How To Self Prepare For SAT Wondering how to self prepare for SAT is a common question that comes up. It boils down to college application requirements and scholarships. Over the past year, we have seen more and more colleges becoming test-optional and reasons for SAT tutoring are dwindling. If we are to prepare for SAT to get more…