Executive Functioning: Your Brain’s “Control Center”
Executive functioning skills are the mental tools that help you plan, stay organized, manage time, focus, and follow through on tasks.
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Why It Matters: Strong executive functioning helps you do better in school, sports, hobbies, and life decisions.
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Key Skills:
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Planning & Prioritizing: Knowing what to do first and mapping out steps.
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Organization: Keeping materials, notes, and deadlines in order.
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Time Management: Estimating how long things will take and meeting deadlines.
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Working Memory: Remembering and using information while doing something.
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Self-Control: Managing impulses and emotions to stay on track.
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Flexibility: Adjusting when plans change.
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Task Initiation: Getting started without procrastination.
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Outcome:
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Staying on top of assignments and projects
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Studying effectively for tests
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Balancing school with extracurriculars and personal time
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How Will I Support You:
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Tools, checklists, and planners
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Strategies for focus and motivation
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Practice activities to strengthen these skills
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