EF Basics
Name at least one executive functioning skill
Planning, Organizing, Time management, Focusing, Working Memory, Emotion (regulation), or Self-Checking/Self-Awareness
Define Prioritizing
Determining the importance of a task/aspect in relevance to others
This strategy involves pausing before reacting.
Stop-Think-Do
True or False: You have control over every distraction in your environment.
False
Name the method taught to help with working memory
Chunk, Link, and Visualize Method
Name the EF Skill:
The skill used to track how long you've been engaged in a task.
Time management
Name two tools that help with planning
Planner/Agenda
Calendar
Lists
This breathing technique follows a 4-4-4-4 pattern.
Box/Square breathing
Define what a brain dump is and what it helps.
Writing down all your distracting thoughts to help with concentration.
This is the technique we use to connect information by creating a story
Linking
The EF skill that uses information recall to access newer information.
Working Memory
What is Backward Planning?
Start with the end goal and work backward to plan steps.
Give an example of positive self-talk
"I can do this" etc...
Why is rewarding ourselves with something small after putting effort into our focus plan important?
Rewards help our brains produce more dopamine which will in return increase motivation and focus.
Name three external tools that can help with working memory.
Checklists, planners, notes app, sticky notes, etc
Why is it important to acknowledge our small wins?
So, that our thoughts only focus on the what we wish we did better or to boost self-image, motivation, or self esteem
Name a task that breaking down into smaller steps could help with
Homework/Chore/Transitions,etc
Name one way we can help our brain calm down
Naming our feelings
List two strategies that help reduce distractions and improve concentration
Phone in another room
Headphones
Front seat /Separate work space
10/2 timer
Breaks between steps
Ask for help
True or False: Multitasking helps get more done which in turn improves working memory
False. Focusing on one thing improves the likelihood of remembering
Why is it important to practice improving our executive functioning skills?
It makes life easier; it helps use your strengths without constantly fighting your own brains
Other similar answers with also count
Create an example (not from the packet) of a task or assignment to break down and list the steps.
*any example they come up with, just make sure they break it into steps*
What are two things to pay attention to that informs us that we could be triggered?
Thoughts and body sensations
Jenna has ended a FaceTime call with friends, telling them that she really needs to study for her test tomorrow. As she attempts to study, her phone continues to vibrate from her friends writing in the group message. Once Jenna notices this, she places her phone back down next to her and attempts to ignore the notifications but it is still distracting her. Are these distractions in or out of Jenna's control?
The distractions are in Jenna's control
This is the key to memorization.
Repetition