(Credit to Gretchen Rubin and her podcast “Happier” for the structure!)
Onward and upward!
Planning and problem-solving is the final category of executive function we explored in the ADHD Sweet Spot membership. Conceptually, planning and problem-solving equate to mental play. It’s about juggling the
Self awareness is the ability to understand your own thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is a key executive functioning skill. In fact, some would argue it is foundational to all the others. When we are aware of our own thoughts, feelings, and motivations, we are better able to control our impulses and make choices that are in our best interests.
In this blog post, we are exploring the basics of emotional regulation and its vital role in mastering other executive function skills.
For the past few weeks we have been exploring the six key executive functions in my ADHD Sweet Spot membership. Using our educational content and our three-times-a-week live small group
In our ADHD Sweet Spot membership we are spending a few months breaking down the six main executive functions: working memory, inhibition, self-motivation, emotional regulation, planning / problem-solving, and self-awareness.
Executive functions are a set of cognitive skills that help us manage our lives. That’s the formal language. I like to picture a big organisation with actual executives – one
Organising can be a challenging task for anyone, but for individuals with ADHD, it often feels like an uphill battle. This month in the ADHD Sweet Spot membership, we are
I often have conversations with adults with ADHD about coaching. In itself, that seems pretty obvious. I am an ADHD Coach, after all. What is interesting though is when the
As an ADHD coach, my focus is on helping individuals with ADHD develop strategies to manage their symptoms and improve their daily lives. I love seeing the a-ha moments, when
One thing I’ve noticed about ADHD is that it can sometimes come with a pen-sensitivity. Ok, bear with me. This is not scientifically proven. Let me explain. My daughter
The human brain… is amazing! Also, in large part, it is still a mystery. It is one of the most complicated organs in our body. It is tightly integrated with
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