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 [...]
Slow Down to Speed Up!
I just dropped my youngest child off at college. While it certainly was a hectic time, I actually spent the last three weeks SLOWING DOWN. [...]
Consistency is Key
Be Consistent! We hear this all the time, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, what does it mean to you? The world would like [...]
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 [...]
Happy 2022!
It’s a new year! Happy 2022! We’ve gotten through all the hoopla and excitement and it’s time to settle in and work on our goals. [...]
Planning for Procrastination
Stop procrastinating! Why do you always put things off until the last minute? You waited too long, AGAIN. I grew up with these messages streaming [...]
Procrastivity
Procrastivity Do you get to the end of the day and realize that you haven't really accomplished anything? Can you identify with feeling busy, but also [...]
Boundaries – Draw a Line in the Sand
Creating Boundaries Boosts Productivity We all know that we need to set boundaries. Boundaries around when we work. Boundaries around who we spend time with. [...]