Executive Functioning at a Glance
The ability to stop and think before acting or speaking
"I know I shouldn't have said it, but it just came out before I could stop it."
Holding information in mind while using it
"I understood it when you said it, but then it just disappeared."
The ability to shift thinking, adapt, and cope with change
"When things change, my brain feels like it crashes."
Starting a task without undue delay
"I want to start but I just don't know how to begin."
Deciding what needs to be done and in what order
"I have so much to do I don't know what to do first."
Keeping materials, information, and spaces in order
"I definitely did that homework — I just can't find it."
Understanding time and using it effectively
"I genuinely thought I had heaps of time left."
Setting a target and working towards it
"I set goals at the start of the year but I've already forgotten them."
The ability to understand and manage your feelings in a healthy way
"I know I overreacted but I couldn't stop the feeling."