Category: Motivation & Reward
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Executive Function Toolbox for Adults (PDF Download): The 9 Skills Every Neurodivergent Adult Needs
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in PDF, Printable & Downloads, Accountability, Burnout & Overwhelm, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Motivation & Reward, Neurodivergent-Friendly Planners, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryIf you’re wondering if an executive function toolbox would benefit you, it probably would. If you’ve ever felt like life […]
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2025 Best Planner for ADHD: The ADHD-Friendly Executive Function Daily Planner System That Actually Works
Finding the best planner for ADHD feels impossible, and it’s a waste of time and money to purchase a planner […]
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10 Practical Executive Function Strategies for Adults (That Actually Work)
Executive function skills are the brain’s management system, helping you plan ahead, prioritize tasks, regulate emotions, and follow through on […]
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A Beginner-Friendly Glossary for Understanding Neurodivergence and Executive Function
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in Accountability, Blog, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Identity and Self Concept, Motivation & Reward, Neurobiology, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryWhen you first start learning about executive function or neurodivergence, it can feel like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence. Words […]
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What to Look for in an Executive Function Daily Planner for Students
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in Accountability, Blog, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Motivation & Reward, Neurodivergent-Friendly Planners, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryExecutive function skills are essential for academic success and overall well-being, especially for students with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent […]
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The Science of Planning with Executive Function Challenges
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in Accountability, Blog, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Identity and Self Concept, Motivation & Reward, Neurobiology, Neurodivergent-Friendly Planners, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryYou sit down with your planner and a fresh pen, determined to map out your week. But after 20 minutes […]
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20 Most Common Motivation Types—and What They Reveal About Goal-Oriented Behavior
Motivation isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a mosaic of impulses, needs, and emotional states. Sometimes it’s a quiet inner pull. Other times […]
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Motivation Through the Lens of Emotional Safety
You want to do the thing. You’ve set the intention. You’ve told yourself it matters. Maybe it’s something you’ve dreamed […]
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How to Set Neurodivergent-Friendly SMART Goals (Without Burning Out)
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in Accountability, Blog, Burnout & Overwhelm, Cognitive Flexibility, Emotional Regulation, Environment and Sensory, Executive Function Coaching, Identity and Self Concept, Motivation & Reward, PDF, Printable & Downloads, Strategies and Supports, Student Resources, Task Management, Teacher Resources, Teen Resources, Time Management, Transition, Working MemoryYou’ve probably heard it before: “You just need to set better goals.”But if you’re neurodivergent—especially if you live with ADHD, […]
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The Difference Between Activation and Motivation
Waiting to feel motivated can keep you stuck. This post in the Task Initiation & Resistance Series explains the crucial […]