#37 Organization and Executive Functioning

Discover the link between organization and executive functioning in this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast. We delve into how being organized can boost productivity, reduce stress, and enhance overall well-being. Learn about the key components of executive functioning and how they contribute to maintaining an orderly and efficient life. Tune in to unlock the secrets of effective organization for a better, more balanced life.

Boat Analogy

• Captain: Executive Function/combination of the three
• Look out: Working Memory
• Map: cognitive flexibility
• Helm/Tiller: Inhibitory control
• Boat: Systems to Automate or Brain

Common struggles people have with organization and executive functioning

• Procrastination
• Disorganization
• Prioritizing tasks

Practical tips and strategies for improving organization and executive functioning. 

• Decluttering 
• Developing a routine
• Setting goals
• Time blocking
• Simplification
• Timelining
• Using tools and apps to help with organization

Links and Resources:

• Planning, Time Management and Organization for Success:https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/planning-time-management-and-organization-for-success-download?_pos=1&_sid=50202643a&_ss=r 
• Dan Sullivan:https://now.strategiccoach.com/procrastination-priority 
• Stephen Covey:https://sidsavara.com/coveys-time-management-matrix-illustrated/ 
• Eisenhower matrix :https://jamesclear.com/ 
• Pomodoro Technique: https://francescocirillo.com/pages/pomodoro-technique
• Kanban Method :https://kanbanize.com/ 
• Time Management apps : https://todoist.com/, https://www.rememberthemilk.com/
• Productivity apps: https://trello.com/, https://www.asana.com/
• Marie Kondo:https://konmari.com/ 
• Jordan Peterson:https://a.co/d/2pxzFLi 
• Flow time technique:https://timelyapp.com/blog/flowtime-technique-pomodoro-alternative 
• The Tunnel technique by Andrew Huberman:https://youtu.be/Ze2pc6NwsHQ 
• Executive functions and Study Skills Course:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies 
• Good Sensory Learning:https://goodsensorylearning.com/
• Dyslexia at Work:www.dyslexiawork.comDyslexia Productivity Coaching:www.ivvi.app 
• Dyslexia explored podcast Dr. Fernette Eidehttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/90-the-dyslexic-advantage-author-dr-fernette-eide/id1387645599?i=1000497943803   
• Dyslexia explored podcast Moira Thomson, MBEhttps://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/75-five-decades-of-dyslexia-provision-devlopment-in/id1387645599?i=1000484851030 
• Dyslexic advantage:https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/ 
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: ⁠⁠http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/⁠⁠
• Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning?_pos=3&_sid=19d2b3888&_ss=r 
• Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning?_pos=8&_sid=a9d61809a&_ss=r 
• Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app?_pos=1&_sid=604e0b13e&_ss=r 
• Working Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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