Motivation & Reward

How to Build Momentum—Even on Low-Energy, Low-Confidence Days

Momentum doesn’t require motivation—it requires movement. This Task Initiation & Resistance Series post offers gentle, body-aware practices like dopamine anchors,…

5 months ago

Reframing Resistance: What Are You Protecting Yourself From?

This installment of the Task Initiation & Resistance Series reframes resistance as an act of self-protection rather than sabotage. You’ll…

5 months ago

Avoidance, Dread, and Shame: Recognizing Resistance Patterns in Task Initiation

In this Task Initiation & Resistance Series post, we explore the emotional patterns that often hide behind resistance. You’ll learn…

5 months ago

Why Starting Feels Impossible: Executive Dysfunction & ADHD Task Paralysis Worksheet

(Part of the Task Initiation & Resistance Series, this post dives into the brain-based barriers that can make starting feel…

5 months ago

Motivation vs. Activation: Why You Don’t Need to Feel Ready to Get Started

You know the feeling.The laundry is piling up. The email is half-written. The task isn’t even that hard. And still……

5 months ago

How to Assess Executive Functioning Skills (With Tools & Examples)

Executive functioning is the set of mental skills that help us organize, plan, manage time, remember things, regulate emotions, and…

5 months ago

20 Realistic Executive Functioning Goals for Beginners

If you’ve ever struggled to start a task, manage your time, keep track of materials, or calm down when things…

5 months ago

What Are Executive Functioning IEP Goals?

If you’ve ever watched a child struggle to get started on a homework assignment, remember to bring materials to class,…

5 months ago

Motivational Interviewing for Executive Dysfunction: A Neurodivergent-Friendly, Strength-Based Approach

For many neurodivergent individuals—especially those with ADHD, autism, or other executive function challenges—life can feel like an ongoing exercise in…

5 months ago

Overcoming Perfection Paralysis with an Executive Function Daily Planner

Have you ever spent more time thinking about a task than actually doing it—tweaking the plan, second-guessing your first step,…

6 months ago