Motivation & Reward

Executive Function Toolbox for Adults (PDF Download): The 9 Skills Every Neurodivergent Adult Needs

If you’re wondering if an executive function toolbox would benefit you, it probably would. If you’ve ever felt like life…

3 days ago

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

4 months ago

A Beginner-Friendly Glossary for Understanding Neurodivergence and Executive Function

When you first start learning about executive function or neurodivergence, it can feel like stepping into a conversation mid-sentence. Words…

5 months ago

What to Look for in an Executive Function Daily Planner for Students

Executive function skills are essential for academic success and overall well-being, especially for students with ADHD, autism, or other neurodivergent…

5 months ago

The Science of Planning with Executive Function Challenges

You sit down with your planner and a fresh pen, determined to map out your week. But after 20 minutes…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago

How to Set Neurodivergent-Friendly SMART Goals (Without Burning Out)

You’ve probably heard it before: “You just need to set better goals.”But if you’re neurodivergent—especially if you live with ADHD,…

5 months ago

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…

5 months ago