Level Up Your Brain

Executive Functioning 101

100

True or False: You can improve your executive functioning skills?

TRUE!

You can work on this & improve!

200

Name ONE app you could use to remember something important. 

- Calendar App

- Reminders

- What else?

300

What does flexible thinking mean?

Being able to adjust when things don't go as planned

400

What does impulse control mean?

Thinking before doing

500

What is the 4 step system we discussed? 

Hint: P -> P -> D -> C

PAUSE

PLAN

DO

Check

Organize

100

You need to bring your permission slip to school tomorrow. Name ONE strategy that can help you remember it.

• Put it in your backpack tonight

• Put it by the door

• Put your keys on top of it

• Set a reminder

• Put it somewhere you'll physically see it

200

Name ONE way to make your morning routine go more smoothly.

• Pick out clothes the night before

• Set an alarm

• Set multiple alarms

• Pack your bag the night before

• Put your keys somewhere you'll see them

• Go to bed at a reasonable time

300

Name a strategy to remember something that does not involve your phone.

- put your permission slip with your keys

- tell your friends/family what you have coming up

- write it on a post it note

- write it on your hand (if it's for the same day)

400

Name TWO ways you can make sure you don't miss an important email.

• Turn on email notifications
• Check your email at the same time every day
• Put the email app somewhere easy to access on your phone
• Set a reminder to check it
• Add checking email to your morning routine

500

You open your email and see 23 unread messages. What should you do?

• Look for anything urgent

• Check messages from teachers/bosses first

• Respond to messages that require a response

• Delete/archive things that aren't important

• Make a plan to work through them instead of closing the app

Work

100

Name ONE thing you should do to prepare for a job interview.

• Check the address

• Check the bus/train route

• Check traffic

• Plan your ride

• Check what you're wearing

• Bring necessary documents

• Charge your phone

200

You're running late to work. What should you do?

Contact your supervisor as soon as possible, explain that you're running late, and give an honest estimated arrival time.

300

Your interview is two weeks away. Name TWO ways you could make sure you don't forget about it.

• Calendar

• Phone reminder

• Alarm

• Write it somewhere visible

• Tell someone

• Add it to a planner

400

Your boss asks you to complete three tasks by the end of your shift. You don't think you have enough time. What should you do?

1) Figure out priorities and check with your supervisor which task should come first

2) Communicate that you may need more time

500

Your future boss emails you: “Are you available to work Saturday at 10 AM?” You see the email but don't know if you can work. What are your next THREE steps?

1) Check your calendar/schedule

2) Decide whether you're available

3) Respond to the email

Real Life

100

How do you turn on notifications on your phone?

(To make sure you don't miss an email, calendar event, or reminder)

Go to your phone settings -> notifications -> App -> allow push notifications (you choose which type, all are recommended)

200

You got a new tattoo yesterday.

Name ONE thing you should do to take care of it.

• Follow the artist's aftercare instructions

• Keep it clean

• Use the recommended moisturizer

• Don't pick/scratch it

• Avoid soaking it in water while it's healing

300

You're overwhelmed because you have school, work, an appointment, and plans with friends this week. What's the FIRST thing you should do?

Get everything out of your head and onto a calendar/list so you can see what you need to do and PRIORITZE it.

400

You don't understand what your teacher, boss, or doctor just told you. What's better?

A. Pretend you understand
B. Ignore it
C. Ask for clarification
D. Hope someone else explains it later 

 C. Ask for clarification

"I don't understand. Can you show me an example?"

"What do you mean by that?"

500

You have an appointment at 4 pm.

How can you figure out what time you need to leave?

Work backwards!

- Maps app says the bus will take 30 mins

- I want to add 15 mins of wiggle room

I'll leave at 3:15 to get there in time!