What is Executive Function?
Executive function relates to a mental process and set of skills that govern planning, time management, organization, multi-tasking, and memory. These skills play an important role in learning, self-management, and overall effective functioning in everyday life.
Signs of Executive Dysfunction
Executive dysfunction occurs when an individual experiences deficits in one or more of the skills related to executive function. The most common challenges include:
1) Disorganization
2) Poor planning and prioritization
3) Time management issues
4) Difficulty with task initiation
5) Procrastination
6) Trouble staying focused and easily distracted
7) Inconsistent follow-through
8) Lack of motivation and focus on long-term goals or tasks
9) Forgetting important dates, information or instructions
10) Difficulty managing emotions and impulses
1) Disorganization
2) Poor planning and prioritization
3) Time management issues
4) Difficulty with task initiation
5) Procrastination
6) Trouble staying focused and easily distracted
7) Inconsistent follow-through
8) Lack of motivation and focus on long-term goals or tasks
9) Forgetting important dates, information or instructions
10) Difficulty managing emotions and impulses
Who Can Benefit From Executive Function Coaching?
Students
Improve academic performance
Reduce stress
Enhance study habits and executive function skills
Adults
Balance personal, professional, and family responsibilities
Improve daily living skills and overall well-being
Professionals
Boost productivity and efficiency
Manage projects and deadlines more effectively
Improve academic performance
Reduce stress
Enhance study habits and executive function skills
Adults
Balance personal, professional, and family responsibilities
Improve daily living skills and overall well-being
Professionals
Boost productivity and efficiency
Manage projects and deadlines more effectively
Clarifying Misconceptions:
What Executive Function Coaching is NOT
1) Not Therapy or Counseling
Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
2) Not Content Tutoring
Coaches address executive function skills like organization, time-management, and goal-setting but do not provide subject-specific instruction.
3) Not a Quick Fix
Coaching requires commitment and effort over time, building new skills and developing new routines in order to reach independence and mastery.
4) Not Doing the Work for You
Coaches empower clients to take responsibility and build independence rather than completing tasks for them.
5) Not Only for People with Diagnosed Conditions
Although many people with diagnosed conditions benefit from executive function coaching, our services are a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their organization, planning, and time management skills.
Coaches do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions.
2) Not Content Tutoring
Coaches address executive function skills like organization, time-management, and goal-setting but do not provide subject-specific instruction.
3) Not a Quick Fix
Coaching requires commitment and effort over time, building new skills and developing new routines in order to reach independence and mastery.
4) Not Doing the Work for You
Coaches empower clients to take responsibility and build independence rather than completing tasks for them.
5) Not Only for People with Diagnosed Conditions
Although many people with diagnosed conditions benefit from executive function coaching, our services are a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their organization, planning, and time management skills.