Imagine asking your teen to clean their room, finish their homework, and remember their after-school commitments without a single reminder. For many parents, this sounds like a difficult task, especially when your teen struggles with executive functioning skills. EF skills help us plan, focus, and manage tasks, but these skills do not come easily to … read more
If you’ve hung around Life Skills Advocate long enough, you know that we’re always looking for new ways to help neurodivergent learners get better at executive functioning. Executive functioning plays a vital role in our daily lives, influencing our ability to plan, organize, prioritize, focus, and regulate our behavior. Strong executive functioning skills are crucial … read more
Recently we came across some new statistics about executive functioning: 82% of people don’t have a time management system (Accuity Training, 2022) 25% of people “Just deal with whatever seems most important at the time” (Accuity Training, 2022) 1 in 8 people (12.5%) never feel under control at work (Accuity Training, 2022) Thousands of people … read more
Why did the executive function coach always carry a stopwatch? Because time flies when you’re improving EF skills! Jokes aside, executive functioning coaching is no laughing matter here at LSA. It’s at the core of how we help clients unlock their full potential. According to recent studies, executive functioning coaching has shown a remarkable success … read more
Have you been considering Executive Functioning Coaching? Decided you, your child, or a student could use a boost in EF skills like planning, organization, and time management? In our recent “Ultimate Guide to Executive Functioning Coaching” we shared a ton of information about what executive functioning coaching is and how to get started with an … read more
Executive functioning coaching can be a really positive experience as well as a good investment in your future. We’ve documented lots of examples at Life Skills Advocate about the benefits of EF coaching. But in addition to the easily recognizable positives of working with an Executive Functioning Coach, some of the hidden benefits might surprise … read more
Did you know that the prefrontal cortex, the area of the brain responsible for executive functioning, is also known as the “CEO of the brain”? Unfortunately, some of us have a prefrontal cortex that could use some support with running the company efficiently. This is especially true for neurodivergent individuals, who may experience differences in … read more