fromPsychology Today4 days agoGetting Started on Inexplicably Tough TasksTask initiation is a critical executive function skill affected by emotional barriers for neurodivergent individuals.
SciencefromHarvard Gazette3 weeks agoTaking a second look at executive function - Harvard GazetteExecutive functions in cognitive development may primarily depend on formal schooling rather than being inherent traits.
fromPsychology Today4 weeks agoStop Playing on Hard ModeHydration significantly affects cognitive performance; a study found dehydrated individuals made 12% more mistakes on executive function tasks, with rehydration restoring baseline levels.Mindfulness
WomenfromPsychology Today1 month agoAre Girls Smarter Than Boys?Girls display superior critical thinking attributed to evolutionary survival demands.
ParentingfromPsychology Today2 months agoBoost Your Organizational SkillsOrganization is a key executive function skill that varies in strengths and weaknesses, especially among neurodivergent individuals.Neurodivergent-friendly tips can enhance organizational skills for everyone, regardless of their brain type.
Startup companiesfromPsychology Today3 months agoWired for Success: Your Brain's Executive FunctioningStrong executive function enhances entrepreneurial skills, suggesting they can be cultivated.Entrepreneurship blends innate traits with learned skills driven by cognitive capabilities.
Mental healthfromPsychology Today3 months agoIs Time Management a Strength or a Challenge For You?Time management is a complex brain-based skill that can improve but may never be perfect, requiring self-compassion and advocacy.