Executive Functions
Executive functions are crucial cognitive processes that influence everyone's daily life. They play a significant role in how we organise ourselves, manage time, regulate emotions, adapt to changes, and sustain attention.
Neurodivergent people can especially struggle in some of these areas, and research suggests that people with ADHD may experience delays in development in many of these areas. Whether you are an impulsive person with procrastination issues, an inflexible individual who frequently loses their car keys, or a smart but scattered student who struggles to start revision in good time, you also have strengths and strategies that already work for you.
In our coaching sessions, we would look at what is already going well, identify strengths, and work together to set goals and plan for obstacles. Regular check-ins help you feel accountable and ready to work hard on your targets.
If you face challenges in any of the following areas, Executive Function coaching could be immensely beneficial for you:
Time Management: Efficiently managing your time and being punctual.
Emotional Control: Successfully regulating emotions, especially in challenging situations.
Sustained Attention: Maintaining focus on tasks, reading materials, and conversations without easily getting sidetracked.
Organisation: Keeping your personal, educational, or professional spaces and tasks well-organised and keeping track of your things - e.g., regularly losing your phone or keys.
Task Initiation: Overcoming procrastination and initiating tasks without waiting until the last possible moment.
Goal-Directed Persistence: Continuously engaging with and completing tasks, even those you do not find interesting.
Flexibility: Adapting to changes without excessive stress.
Response Inhibition: Managing impulsivity in social situations, financial decisions, and significant life choices.
Working Memory: Holding information in your mind while actively using it, such as performing mental arithmetic, following spoken instructions and directions.
Planning and Prioritisation: Effectively planning tasks and prioritising them to focus on what truly matters first.
Metacognition: Understanding yourself as a learner, recognising your strengths, and identifying areas for improvement.