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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…
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…
If you read our blogs or have worked with us, you might be wondering what the executive functions capacity is our capacity to perform our executive functioning skills. We have to understand executive functions in the brain to really understand this. How does this magnificent organ that is known as the command center of our bodies work? Without diving…
What Is Active Recall and Why Is It So Effective? Active recall is a powerful study technique that involves actively retrieving information from memory, rather than passively reviewing material (Karpicke & Blunt, 2011). This method requires learners to test themselves on the material they have studied, thereby strengthening memory retention and enhancing understanding. For a…
When Executive Functioning Skills Are Missing, School Can Feel Like a Constant Struggle Executive functioning skills are the foundation of academic success—but many students never get the instruction they need to build them. We help students in Los Angeles and across the U.S. develop essential life skills, executive function strategies, and the confidence to thrive…
When Adult Executive Function Disorder Makes Life Feel Disorganized and Overwhelming Executive function issues don’t just affect kids—they follow us into adulthood in the form of missed deadlines, scattered routines, forgotten tasks, and chronic burnout. Whether you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD or not, I help adults create structure, focus, and momentum in both their personal…
ADHD and Executive Dysfunction: Beyond Hyperactivity’s Silent Struggle Living with ADHD and executive dysfunction often feels like navigating an invisible maze—one where the walls are built from internal struggles that others can’t see. While hyperactivity might be the most visible symptom of ADHD, it’s the silent challenges that often weigh heaviest on those affected. These…
Boost Your Brainpower: How Cognitive Development and Remediation Can Enhance Executive Function Unlocking the full potential of your mind is not just about hard work; it’s about working smart by understanding cognitive development. The journey to improving executive function—which includes skills like memory, focus, and decision-making—starts with understanding how the brain grows and adapts. Leveraging…
Executive Functioning Issues: Signs to Watch For and How to Help Executive functioning issues can significantly impact a child’s ability to manage daily tasks, focus on schoolwork, and handle social situations. Executive functioning refers to a set of mental skills, including working memory, cognitive control, and flexibility, that help individuals regulate behavior, make decisions, and…
Improve Intrinsic Motivation: Executive Function Coach Tips Intrinsic motivation—the inner drive to pursue goals for personal satisfaction—plays a crucial role in achieving success. Unlike extrinsic rewards, such as money or recognition, intrinsic motivation keeps you focused and committed because the task itself is meaningful. Executive function coaching can help you harness this internal drive to…