Executive Functioning Skills Training Center
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Executive Functioning Skills
Planning
Planning is the ability to figure out how to accomplish your goals.
Organization
Organization is the ability to develop and maintain a system that keeps materials and plans orderly.
Time Management
Time management is having an accurate understanding of how long tasks will take and using time wisely and effectively to accomplish tasks.
Task Initiation
Task initiation is the ability to independently start tasks when needed. It is the process that allows you to just begin something even when you don't really want to.
Working Memory
Working memory is the mental processes that allow us to hold information in our minds while working with it.
Metacognition
Metacognition is being aware of what you know and using that information to help you learn.
Self Control
Self control is the ability to regulate yourself, including your thoughts, actions, and emotions.
Attention
Attention is being able to focus on a person or task for a period of time and shifting that attention when needed.
Perseverance
Perseverance is the ability to stick with a task and not give up, even when it becomes challenging.
Flexibility
Flexibility is the ability to adopt to new situations and deal with change.