Executive Function #1: Activation – Three Tips to Organize Your Thoughts, Prioritize and Get Started
When my kids were ages 8 and 13 we moved from a suburb of Chicago to San Diego. I decided to take the year off [...]
What in the world are ‘Executive Functions’?
Have you heard the term ‘executive functions’? If you or someone you know has learning or attention challenges, you’ve likely heard of this. But what [...]
Organize Your Thoughts to Get Started
When we have a chaotic schedule, it’s often all we can do to stay on top of all the stuff that comes at us during [...]
When You Shouldn’t Get Started
Stop procrastinating! We hear this all the time. You probably heard it as a child, from parents and teachers. And you likely have heard it [...]
Look at Your Surroundings to Get Started!
Look around. What do you see? How does it make you feel? Does your environment motivate you or drain you? Don’t underestimate the power of [...]
Lower the Bar to Get Started
Sometimes our brains are too smart for our own good. I work with a lot of high achievers and they have a few things in [...]
Ditch the Perfectionism to Get Started!
I am a recovering perfectionist. For most of my life I spent way too much time trying to make things perfect. I wanted everything to [...]
Creating Accountability to Get Started! (Part 1)
When I launched my coaching business, I found it nearly impossible to sit down and write. It was so perplexing. I love writing! I’ve always [...]
The Power of Healthy Habits
When it comes to getting started on a project or task, we often just need a quick boost of motivation. A burst of energy can [...]
Change Your View & Get Started!!
I have a task to do this afternoon…But I don’t want to. I don’t know how. I’m not ready. I have other things to do. [...]