Neurofatigue
Memory
Emotion Regulation
Impulsivity
Self-Monitoring
100

Being mentally tired is called __________.

Neurofatigue

100

Being able to store and recall past experiences, facts, and events is called ___________.

Memory

100

Being able to keep your emotions in check is called ________ _________.

Emotion Regulation

100

Acting without thinking more than once about your response is called ___________.

Impulsivity

100

Knowing what I'm doing in the moment, what I've done, and knowing about my abilities is called _______ - __________.

Self-monitoring

200

Name 2-3 ways NF gets in my way.

  • Makes me less productive/less effective
  • Makes me incapable of regulating my emotions well
  • Makes it very difficult for me to take on learning new things
  • Makes me less able to communicate effectively
  • Makes me less independent and less/not self-reliable at all


200

Name 2-3 ways memory deficits get in my way.

  • Makes me incapable of completing tasks
  • Makes me feel stupid
  • Trouble keeping track of my belongings
  • Problems remembering to do tasks, appointments, etc.
200

Name 2-3 ways emotion regulation deficits get in my way.

  • I get down on myself/negative self-talk
  • I have sticky negative thoughts 
  • I sometimes get frustrated more easily
  • I can sometimes be too hard on myself
  • I can sometimes be too hard on other people
200

Name 2-3 ways impulsivity gets in my way.

  • I can often choose to walk when I shouldn’t
  • I have the urge to have more caffeine than I should
  • I might say things impulsively that I don’t 100% mean
200

What are some self-monitoring challenges?

  • I don’t always track things
  • My brain does not always judge my progress accurately
  • My brain does not always judge my abilities and deficits accurately (unawareness, etc.)
300

Name some ways I respond to NF that are not helpful.

  • I generally don’t even see the problems happening
  • I sometimes ignore the problems
  • A lot of the times I try to push through neurofatigue
300

Name some ways I respond to memory problems that are not helpful.

  • I get down on myself
  • I go into a negative thoughts spiral
  • I don’t get things done that I need to get done
  • Sometimes I rely on coaches/asking others for the answer instead of using strategies
300

Name some ways that I respond to emotion regulation challenges that are not helpful.

  • I tell myself I am an idiot/stupid/etc.
  • I sometimes storm out when angry
  • I sometimes yell, curse, etc.
  • I sometimes say things I don't mean
  • I don't think as clearly when dysregulated
300

Name some ways I respond to impulsivity problems that are not helpful. 

  • Sometimes I give into my urges
  • I refill coffee when I have the urge to increase my energy
  • I walk when I have the urge, even though I have already exercised enough
  • I ask questions that I could answer myself
300

Name some ways I respond to self-monitoring problems that are not helpful.

I decide not to do the work because it is hard/time-consuming


I rely on others to track things for me

400

What strategies do I need to use regularly to manage NF?

1. Breaks every 45 minutes

2. NF rating chart

3. Supine (lying down) breaks

400

What strategies do I need to use all the time to manage memory deficits?

1. My second brain (iPhone 10)

2. Take notes on everything

3. Journi

4. Review, review, review

400

What are some helpful emotion regulation strategies? 

Distract:

1. Beats

2. Funny videos


Relax:

1. Pet Finley

2. Listen to music

3. Break/rest


Self-Talk:

1. "Talbot, you can do this. You're not a quitter!"

2. "You've made it through these difficult 9+ years. You can make it even further!"

400

How can I manage impulsivity?

  • Stop, Think, Act
  • I can set goals for myself
  • I can use self-talk
  • I can WAIT for at least 10 minutes before making a choice ( a lot of times the urge will decrease if I wait)
400

What are some self-monitoring strategies?

- Take & review notes

- Check my ical frequently

- Mark things off as I do them (iCal)

- Post completed tasks on Journi

500

What are some benefits to using NF strategies?

  • If I manage it on my own successfully, it gets other people off my back
  • I can increase my capabilities
  • It will help stabilize my mood
500

What are some benefits to using memory strategies?

  • It helps me be more self-sufficient
  • It will benefit my mood
  • It will help get others off my back
  • I will have to rely on others less
500

What are some benefits to using emotion regulation strategies?

  • If I act mature and regulated, I will be self-reliant
  • People will see me as the mature woman that I am
  • I will feel better
500

What are some benefits to using impulsivity strategies?

  • It can help me have self-control
  • It can help me be more genuine and lovable
  • It can help me show my best self
500

What are some benefits of using self-monitoring strategies?

- More self-reliant

- Gets others off my back

- Helps me know and track my progress

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