Boss Skills
Name one of the six “Boss Skills.”
Focus, Memory, Planning, Time Management, Emotional Control, Self-Monitoring.
What does a CANDO goal help you do?
Make goals clear, specific, and doable.
Name the first step in the 4 C’s of organization.
Clean
Why do big tasks sometimes feel overwhelming and what can you do to make them feel less overwhelming?
They feel too large; breaking them into steps makes starting easier.
Name one memory strategy.
Chunking, Writing it down, Saying it out loud, Setting alarms, Visual reminders
This boss skill helps you notice your actions and thoughts so you can change them if needed.
Self-monitoring.
Which is better:
A) “Get better at homework”
B) “Work on math for 20 minutes after school Monday, Wednesday, Friday”
B. (Specific CANDO goal)
What does Categorize mean?
Group similar items together.
What is the 5-Minute Start Rule?
Start a task for just 5 minutes to get going.
What is chunking?
Breaking information into smaller groups to remember it better.
Which boss skill helps you stay calm when you feel angry or frustrated?
Emotional control.
Goals should be specific and measurable.
True
Which “C” means setting up your space in a way that works best for you?
Customize.
What skill involves guessing how long something will take and then checking your estimate?
Time estimation
What is the 2-List System?
List 1: Must Do Today
List 2: If I Have Time.
This boss skill helps you decide what steps to take to finish a project or assignment.
Planning
What is the difference between a short-term goal and a long-term goal?
Short-term = soon / small steps
Long-term = bigger goal over time.
Why is Continue important?
Organization must be maintained regularly, not just once.
Why can distractions make tasks take longer?
They interrupt focus and slow progress.
What is a Launch Pad?
A spot near the door where daily essentials go (backpack, charger, etc.).
Executive functioning skills help you finish homework, stay organized, and reach goals.
True
Turn this into a CANDO goal:
“Be less angry.”
Use a 5-minute cool down when I feel mad 3 times this week.
Give one habit that helps keep things organized.
5-minute clean-up before bed
Weekly backpack clean-out
Reset your desk regularly
Put these in order of priority:
Homework due tomorrow
Watching YouTube
Studying for a test next week
1. Homework due tomorrow
2. Studying for test next week
3. Watching YouTube
Why do reminder systems sometimes fail?
Alarm too quiet
Too many alarms
Planner never opened
Reminder not visible enough