🧠 Cognitive and Executive Functioning *coming soon
- 1. 1.1 – What Are Executive Functions? 00:00:00
- 2. 1.2 – How the Brain Processes Information 00:00:00
- 3. 1.3 – Understanding Mental Fatigue and Overload 00:00:00
- 4. 1.4 – Separating Emotional vs. Logical Thinking 00:00:00
- 5. 1.5 – Recognizing Patterns in Your Thinking 00:00:00
- 6. 1.6 – Understanding Brain Plasticity 00:00:00
- 7. 1.7 – Building Mental Awareness of Daily Habits 00:00:00
- 8. 1.8 – Noticing When Your Brain Gets Stuck 00:00:00
- 9. 1.9 – Why Multitasking Doesn’t Work 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – How Stress Affects Your Thinking 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Strengthening Cognitive Control 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – Developing Awareness of Thought Triggers 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – Practicing Intentional Thinking 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – Applying Brain-Based Tools in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – Building a Healthier Thinking Routine 00:00:00
- 1. 2.1 – What Focus Looks Like in Real Life 00:00:00
- 2. 2.2 – Identifying Distractions Around You 00:00:00
- 3. 2.3 – Internal vs. External Distractions 00:00:00
- 4. 2.4 – How to Create a Focus Zone 00:00:00
- 5. 2.5 – Using Timers and Alerts to Stay on Track 00:00:00
- 6. 2.6 – The Power of Micro-Focusing 00:00:00
- 7. 2.7 – Practicing Mindful Attention 00:00:00
- 8. 2.8 – Redirecting Attention in the Moment 00:00:00
- 9. 2.9 – Using Focus Anchors for Daily Tasks 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 – What to Do When You Drift Mentally 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 – Improving Listening Focus 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 – Setting Clear Focus Goals 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 – Practicing Sustained Attention 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 – Tracking Your Own Focus Strength 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 – Creating a Personal Focus Toolkit 00:00:00
- 1. 3.1 – How Memory Works in the Brain 00:00:00
- 2. 3.2 – Understanding Short-Term vs. Long-Term Memory 00:00:00
- 3. 3.3 – Using Repetition to Strengthen Recall 00:00:00
- 4. 3.4 – Creating Memory Triggers 00:00:00
- 5. 3.5 – Using Visual Aids for Memory 00:00:00
- 6. 3.6 – Chunking Information for Easier Recall 00:00:00
- 7. 3.7 – Using Association to Store Information 00:00:00
- 8. 3.8 – Building Verbal Memory Through Retelling 00:00:00
- 9. 3.9 – Strengthening Working Memory 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 – Memory Games and Daily Practice 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 – Using Checklists and Memory Supports 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 – Remembering Names, Dates, and Appointments 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 – Managing Forgetfulness with Tools 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 – Reviewing to Retain 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 – Creating Your Memory Routine 00:00:00
- 1. 4.1 – What Is Planning and Why Does It Matter? 00:00:00
- 2. 4.2 – Identifying What Needs to Be Planned 00:00:00
- 3. 4.3 – Creating Daily To-Do Lists 00:00:00
- 4. 4.4 – Breaking Down Large Goals 00:00:00
- 5. 4.5 – Using Calendars and Schedules 00:00:00
- 6. 4.6 – Setting Deadlines That Work 00:00:00
- 7. 4.7 – Creating SMART Goals 00:00:00
- 8. 4.8 – Staying Organized Digitally 00:00:00
- 9. 4.9 – Managing Physical Spaces to Reduce Stress 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 – Using Planners for Weekly Reviews 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 – How to Prioritize Tasks 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 – Planning for Surprises and Setbacks 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 – Monitoring Progress on Goals 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 – Celebrating Completed Plans 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 – Building Long-Term Planning Habits 00:00:00
- 1. 5.1 – Understanding Time Awareness 00:00:00
- 2. 5.2 – Tracking How You Spend Your Time 00:00:00
- 3. 5.3 – Identifying Time Wasters 00:00:00
- 4. 5.4 – Using a Timer to Stay Accountable 00:00:00
- 5. 5.5 – Building a Time Budget 00:00:00
- 6. 5.6 – Learning to Say No to Time Drains 00:00:00
- 7. 5.7 – Making Time for What Matters 00:00:00
- 8. 5.8 – Scheduling Breaks to Avoid Burnout 00:00:00
- 9. 5.9 – How to Transition Between Tasks 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 – Avoiding Last-Minute Stress 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 – Managing Energy vs. Time 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 – Creating a Daily Time Map 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 – Building Consistent Routines 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 – Using Time as a Motivator 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 – Reflecting on Time Use Weekly 00:00:00
- 1. 6.1 – What Is a Problem? Learning to Spot It Early 00:00:00
- 2. 6.2 – Using a Step-by-Step Problem-Solving Model 00:00:00
- 3. 6.3 – How to Brainstorm Solutions 00:00:00
- 4. 6.4 – Thinking Through Consequences 00:00:00
- 5. 6.5 – Choosing the Best Option 00:00:00
- 6. 6.6 – Practicing Everyday Problem Scenarios 00:00:00
- 7. 6.7 – What to Do When You’re Unsure 00:00:00
- 8. 6.8 – Asking for Help When Needed 00:00:00
- 9. 6.9 – Taking Ownership of Decisions 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 – Understanding Risk vs. Reward 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 – Making Group Decisions Peacefully 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 – Learning from Bad Decisions 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 – Trusting Your Process 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 – Reviewing Past Problems to Grow 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 – Practicing Real-Life Decision-Making 00:00:00
- 1. 7.1 – What Is Cognitive Flexibility? 00:00:00
- 2. 7.2 – Recognizing When You’re Rigid in Thinking 00:00:00
- 3. 7.3 – Exploring Multiple Viewpoints 00:00:00
- 4. 7.4 – Letting Go of the Need to Control Outcomes 00:00:00
- 5. 7.5 – How to Respond When Plans Change 00:00:00
- 6. 7.6 – Pivoting Without Panic 00:00:00
- 7. 7.7 – Practicing Flexible Thinking in Daily Life 00:00:00
- 8. 7.8 – Managing Emotions Around Change 00:00:00
- 9. 7.9 – Seeing Change as Opportunity 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 – Using Humor and Curiosity to Adapt 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 – Building Routines That Allow Flexibility 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 – Reflecting on How You’ve Adapted 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 – Training Yourself to Try Again 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 – Making Peace With Uncertainty 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 – Staying Grounded Through Transitions 00:00:00
- 1. 8.1 – What Does It Mean to Self-Monitor? 00:00:00
- 2. 8.2 – Learning to Pause and Reflect 00:00:00
- 3. 8.3 – Noticing Thoughts, Feelings, and Reactions 00:00:00
- 4. 8.4 – Recognizing When You’re Off Track 00:00:00
- 5. 8.5 – Asking “Why Did I Do That?” 00:00:00
- 6. 8.6 – Journaling and Reflection Practice 00:00:00
- 7. 8.7 – Using Reflection to Improve Behavior 00:00:00
- 8. 8.8 – Setting Daily Reflection Questions 00:00:00
- 9. 8.9 – Tracking Progress with Self-Check Tools 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 – Practicing Thought Awareness 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 – Responding Instead of Reacting 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 – Recognizing Your Own Patterns 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 – Creating a Feedback Loop with Yourself 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 – Identifying Moments of Growth 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 – Building a Reflection Habit 00:00:00
- 1. 9.1 – What Is Motivation and Where Does It Come From? 00:00:00
- 2. 9.2 – Understanding Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation 00:00:00
- 3. 9.3 – Creating a Personal “Why” 00:00:00
- 4. 9.4 – Overcoming the First-Step Hurdle 00:00:00
- 5. 9.5 – Setting a Start Time and Honoring It 00:00:00
- 6. 9.6 – Breaking Down Overwhelming Tasks 00:00:00
- 7. 9.7 – Identifying Mental Barriers to Starting 00:00:00
- 8. 9.8 – Using Rewards and Reinforcement 00:00:00
- 9. 9.9 – Staying Motivated After You Begin 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 – Building Momentum With Small Wins 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 – Tracking Completion Progress 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 – Re-Starting After a Pause 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 – Understanding Follow-Through Fatigue 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 – Building Trust in Yourself 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 – Turning Motivation Into a Routine 00:00:00
- 1. 10.1 – What Are Cognitive Routines? 00:00:00
- 2. 10.2 – Identifying Key Daily Tasks 00:00:00
- 3. 10.3 – Building Step-by-Step Sequences 00:00:00
- 4. 10.4 – Using Visual or Verbal Cues 00:00:00
- 5. 10.5 – Practicing Daily Consistency 00:00:00
- 6. 10.6 – Creating Morning and Evening Routines 00:00:00
- 7. 10.7 – Anchoring Routines to Existing Habits 00:00:00
- 8. 10.8 – Reviewing Routine Success 00:00:00
- 9. 10.9 – Adjusting Routines That Don’t Work 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 – Practicing Transitions Between Tasks 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 – Automating Healthy Behaviors 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 – Using Checklists to Stay Independent 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 – Building Confidence Through Routine 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 – Teaching Others Your Routine 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 – Reflecting on Your Growth and Independence 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
2.4 – How to Create a Focus Zone: A focus zone is a place where your brain knows it’s time to work. It doesn’t need to be perfect—just consistent and calm. You might set up a desk, a chair, or even a corner that signals “time to focus.” Keep that area clean, bright, and free from extra screens or noise. Add a small item that reminds you of your goal, like a notebook or timer. Every time you sit there, your brain starts focusing faster because it remembers the routine. Over time, your focus zone becomes a mental switch that helps you get more done with less stress.
About this course
Training to strengthen thinking, planning, and self-management skills for improved daily functioning and decision-making.
This course includes:
- Executive functioning skill-building exercises
- Organization and time management templates
- Real-world problem-solving and decision-making scenarios