Executive Functioning
Who can struggle with temporary executive dysfunction?
Everyone
Can you be both the crammer and the planner?
yes
What are 2 ways the crammer can keep things in sight and in mind?
- physical calender
- alarms
- digital calender
-etc.
Name one way you struggle with time management
subjective...
What may cause people to struggle even more with executive functioning?
ADHD
Depression, Anxiety, Autism
When should the planner make mini rewards for themselves and what's an example of a mini reward?
- After each task
- little treats, scroll time, break, etc.
Should the crammer include fun activities and silly plans into the schedule?
YES!!!
If a task/activity is not important AND urgent, which D do you do?
What are three things that executive functioning impacts?
Organization
Time Management
Memory of Oral Instructions
Focus, etc
How should the planner decide what is the order of priority for their tasks?
- urgency
- hardest tasks first
How should the crammer decide order of tasks?
- look at to do list
- priority tasks
- manageable tasks
What is one way we discussed to make time managment responsibilities easier?
subjective...
How long should you wait to scroll on your phone in the morning to increase your executive functioning?
~30 min
What are 3 ways to reduce stress for tasks?
- getting them done ahead of time
- breaks tasks into smaller pieces
- organize spaces
- plan study schedule
- use planners (physical or digital)
- frequently check syllabus and assignments
Three ways to create fake urgency?
- race the clock
- mini-deadline with another person, accountability
- schedule something enjoyable after
- Make fake deadlines in calendar
As you move through school, structure ____ , while the amount of responsibility _____.
decreases; increases
What are 5 weird ways to increase your executive functioning and focus?
black/white phone settings
focus frequencies
exercise, healthy diet, protien
8-10 sleep
mindfulness/medittaion
set time limits
embrace boring
multitasking isn't real
EASY SURPRISE! Do all planners function the same way?
No! this means you have to know what works for you!
What are 3 concrete ways for the crammer to organize their space?
- put away, not put it down
- put important things where you will see them
- lay things you will need in plain sight or pre-prepare them (outfits, etc)
In college, what resources will you have to help you manage your schedule and work?
You are the full time manager of your schedule, but you will have academic advisors, tutors, study centers, etc.