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The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024

Eric Kaufmann

2 hours ago3 min read

The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024

Here's your opportunity to rediscover my top strategies to improve executive function skills as an adult.

This Holiday Season, Put Yourself First (3 Tips)

Eric Kaufmann

2 days ago4 min read

This Holiday Season, Put Yourself First (3 Tips)

I tried to keep up with every holiday tradition, no matter how exhausted or overwhelmed I felt. The pressure I put on myself led to burnout.

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 104 min read

How to Manage Post-Vacation Stress

Post-vacation overwhelm is real, but avoiding a few common mistakes can make your first day back far less stressful.

Stop 'Should-ing' on Yourself in 3 Steps

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 44 min read

Stop 'Should-ing' on Yourself in 3 Steps

It's time to stop 'should-ing' all over ourselves. The word 'should' creates guilt, shame and sends into the executive function shame spiral

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 305 min read

How to Create Accountability In 4 Steps

For neurodivergent adults, the execution gap is a challenge. When our intentions don’t align with our actions, accountability can help.

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 225 min read

How to Stick With a Habit

But those small steps build the root system for our future success.

How To Overcome the Fear of Requesting Time Off (3 Steps)

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 144 min read

How To Overcome the Fear of Requesting Time Off (3 Steps)

Thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free to the reader: Defeat procrastination and unlock a new level of structure in your...

How to Remain Calm When Shit Hits the Fan

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 84 min read

How to Remain Calm When Shit Hits the Fan

When s*** hits the fan, trying to push through the original plan isn’t effective. Instead, we need to be flexible and creative thinkers.

Forget Time Management and Discover Your "Prime Time"

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 314 min read

Forget Time Management and Discover Your "Prime Time"

Prime time is when your executive functions are at their best. During prime time, you feel energized, motivated, and focused.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 255 min read

How to Achieve Your Big Goals

Setting goals is crucial. But taking action is a whole other story. This strategy will help you make progress immediately.

How to Start Difficult Conversations (A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults)

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 176 min read

How to Start Difficult Conversations (A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults)

Starting difficult conversations is hard, but avoiding them only builds stress. A framework makes these talks easier.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 114 min read

4 Steps to Tame Your Overflowing Inbox

Email isn’t just a task—it’s a project that requires solid executive function skills. Without a system, inbox overwhelm is inevitable.

5 Strategies to Improve Your Eye Contact

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 25 min read

5 Strategies to Improve Your Eye Contact

If you’re comfortable with how you interact, there’s no need to change that. However, you can improve your eye contact with small steps.

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 275 min read

Why Can't I Do Easy Tasks?

Understanding the difference between what seems easy and what is truly simple can shift our mindset and help show ourselves more compassion

4 Steps to Minimize Your Super Distractors

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 204 min read

4 Steps to Minimize Your Super Distractors

Despite our best intentions, distractions derail our day. We get sidetracked and wonder, “What have I been doing for the past hour?"

How To Stop Setting Outcome-Goals and Start Setting Action-Based Goals

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 124 min read

How To Stop Setting Outcome-Goals and Start Setting Action-Based Goals

How to set action-based goals that help you establish systems for success in your life.

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 83 min read

3 Keys to Planning a Meaningful Day

Creating a meaningful day isn’t complex, but it requires planning. When we live a meaningful day, we live a life of purpose.

Should You "Eat the Frog" to Start Your Day?

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 14 min read

Should You "Eat the Frog" to Start Your Day?

Struggling with productivity? Learn why 'eating the frog' may not work for you and discover a brain-friendly way to boost your motivation.

How I Learned to Meditate as a Neurodivergent Adult

Eric Kaufmann

Aug 254 min read

How I Learned to Meditate as a Neurodivergent Adult

After trial and error, I discovered meditation is not only possible but one of the most powerful tools to manage stress and overwhelm.

3 Questions That Will Make You More Accountable

Eric Kaufmann

Aug 184 min read

3 Questions That Will Make You More Accountable

Want to boost productivity? Discover 3 powerful questions that will make you more accountable and build a support system for success.

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