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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “executive function”

how to make decisions

How to make decisions: 4 decision-making strategies for students

Katie May 9, 2022 executive function, good habits, motivation, productivity, self advocacy

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Various sources suggest that the average person makes around 35,000 decisions a day. That’s bananas. While the majority of our daily decisions are minor, such as choosing what to wear or what to eat, we occasionally face bigger decisions that have …

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What to do when you’re confused in class

What to do when you’re confused in class

Katie April 4, 2022 communication, executive function, good habits, self advocacy

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. You’re sitting in class, paying attention (or not), and all of a sudden you have no idea what the teacher is saying. Or you’re doing your homework at home, and it hits you that you’re totally confused about the material. It …

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goal setting tips for students

8 goal-setting tips for students

Katie January 3, 2022 executive function, goal setting, good habits, motivation

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. This tutorial offers 8 goal-setting tips for students, although many of the tips are solid strategies for goal-setting in general – for anyone. Goal-setting is all the rage around the new year, but I think most of that is simply traditional …

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adhd and procrastination tips

ADHD and procrastination: 5 tips for task initiation

Katie December 6, 2021 ADD/ADHD, executive function, motivation, procrastination, tips for parents

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Procrastination is normal, everyone does it, and it essentially serves a fundamental purpose: to avoid pain. But procrastination is also a self-destructive behavior that can lead to troubled relationships, poor academic performance, low confidence, and anxiety. ADHD and procrastination go hand-in-hand …

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homework management system calendar vs assignment notebook

Homework management system: Calendar vs. assignment notebook

Katie November 15, 2021 executive function, homework, organization, productivity

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I’m frequently asked about the difference between a calendar and an assignment notebook. They are not the same thing. At all. While both are essential pieces of a student homework management system, they each have a unique function. The bottom line: …

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how to prioritize homework assignments

How to prioritize homework assignments: 5 steps

Katie October 18, 2021 executive function, good habits, homework, productivity, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Knowing how to prioritize homework is one of the keys to not feeling overwhelmed and falling behind in school. There are some basic steps to prioritizing homework, which I explain below. But first, let’s get clear on the definition of prioritization. …

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school supplies for students with ADHD

How to choose school supplies for students with ADHD

Katie September 27, 2021 ADD/ADHD, executive function, good habits, organization, tips for parents

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. School supplies for students with ADHD may look a little different than school supplies for neurotypical students. Neurotypical students often choose school supplies based on factors like aesthetics (does it look cool), popularity (is it actually cool) and teacher requirements (the …

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how to write a status note

Why you should be using Status Notes

Katie August 16, 2021 ADD/ADHD, executive function, good habits, memory, productivity

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I have been using Status Notes for years. Of course, back then I had no idea that I would make them into a thing and eventually name them Status Notes, but over time I realized I should share my strategy.  The …

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Master List vs. To-do List

Master List vs. to-do list, and why you need both

Katie August 9, 2021 executive function, goal setting, good habits, organization, productivity

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. I’m a huge fan of lists. I’m a fan not only for my own personal geekish reasons but also for reasons based on cognitive science. (In case you didn’t hear, our brains can not store endless amounts of information.) I’ve written …

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how to be more productive at work

How to be more productive at work: 4 practical tips you’re not likely doing

Katie July 26, 2021 executive function, good habits, productivity, time management

By Katie Azevedo, M.Ed. Googleing “how to be more productive at work” yields a ton of search results like this one (New York Times) and this one (Forbes) that offer the same generic tips. Many of these productivity tips are excellent – such as avoiding …

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