Solutions For Executive Function Disorder Helping Adults Reach Their Goals No matter what your age, an executive functioning coach for adults can help you take control of your life and improve your executive function disorder. What Coaches Really Do What is Executive Function Disorder in Adults Executive functioning skills in adults aren’t any different from EF…
If you have executive functions deficit, you may be familiar with the self sabotage and destructive behaviors that it comes with. It can be difficult to find ways to break the cycle of these behaviors, which can feel like an insurmountable task. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to manage and reduce self-destructive tendencies…
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…
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…
At EFC, we talk a lot about “executive functioning” EF skills, but what are they exactly? There are so many other blogs out there talking about the 8, 5, 7 or x amount of executive functions. Instead of running through a list of definitions, it might be more useful to understand the fundamentals. In some of our content,…
Master the Pomodoro Technique for Enhanced Productivity The Pomodoro Technique is a highly effective time management tool designed to boost productivity by working in short, focused intervals followed by breaks. This method, named after the tomato-shaped timer its creator used, has proven beneficial for people with and without executive function challenges alike. In this blog,…
Setting Goals: A Blank Slate to Personal Success When it comes to setting goals for students, it’s important to start by understanding how we all begin as blank slates. As children, everything is new—walking, talking, using the bathroom—and we are encouraged every step of the way. Parents cheer for every small success, knowing that failure…
Spaced Repetition for Students: Master Active Recall & Ace Your Exams For many students, particularly those with executive functioning (EF) challenges, the idea of spaced repetition and chunking study materials can seem daunting. One of the main obstacles is the uncertainty around what an exam or project truly entails. For projects, students may not fully…
Attention Deficit Help: Empowering Students to Excel Academically Attention deficit help, particularly childhood attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), can be challenging, especially if it is predominantly inattentive. This form of ADHD often leaves children feeling inadequate, wondering why their hard work isn’t yielding the expected results. For instance, my client, Becky, struggled with attention deficit…
ADHD Study Tips: Boost Your Focus and Ace Your Exams As students transition into college, the structure of studying changes drastically, calling a need for new ADHD study tips. In high school, teachers often provide organized notes, study guides, and practice exams that make studying straightforward and predictable. However, in college, these structured resources are…
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Divergent Thinking and Cognitive Flexibility in Executive Function Skills One of my clients, Alex, was super excited about his first job but found himself struggling with cognitive flexibility. Despite his enthusiasm, he had a hard time balancing everything. Unfortunately, his lack of progress led to a significant drop in motivation…