Why You Can’t Stick to a Routine — and What to Do Instead!
If you’ve ever said, “This time I’m really going to stick to a routine,” only to fall off track within a few days or weeks, you’re not alone. The problem […]
If you’ve ever said, “This time I’m really going to stick to a routine,” only to fall off track within a few days or weeks, you’re not alone. The problem […]
Have you ever felt like your to-do list is never-ending—or that your inbox is past the point of no return? In this episode of Making the Grade, Georgia and Christine […]
…And What You Can Do to Finally Move Forward Ever feel like you’re doing everything to stay organized — planners, lists, apps — but somehow still end up behind, scattered, […]
We’re kicking off a brand-new chapter of Making the Grade with a special conversation between your hosts, Georgia and Christine! In this milestone episode, we reflect on two years of […]
Emotional regulation is a powerful component of executive function—it’s the ability to recognize, understand, and manage your emotions in a way that supports your goals. While emotions are part of […]
🧠 Self-Monitoring: The Key to Learning from Mistakes and Making Smarter Moves Self-monitoring is the ability to observe and evaluate your own behavior, performance, and emotional responses in real time […]
🧠 Flexible Thinking: The Secret to Creative Problem-Solving Cognitive flexibility—also known as flexible thinking—is a cornerstone of strong executive function. It’s the ability to pause and shift perspectives, adapt to […]
Task initiation is a crucial executive function skill that enables individuals to begin tasks promptly without procrastination. Whether tackling work assignments, academic projects, or personal responsibilities, the ability to start […]
Working memory is the unsung hero of effective learning. It’s the cognitive system responsible for holding and manipulating information over short periods, making it essential for following multi-step instructions, solving […]
What if the key to unlocking your full potential as an educator or coach wasn’t about working harder, but smarter? Executive function (EF) skills are the often-overlooked tools that can […]