In this episode, Darius and Erica share some personal life hacks, tools, and technology for managing cognitive flexibility.

How cognitive flexibility works

Managing different rules for different situations
Realizing diverse perspectives
Shifting from one task to another

Personal executive function hacks

Find joy and excitement in new learning experiences
Be compassionate, accepting, and positive
Seek a diverse group of friends
Try new approaches
Seek solutions and a growth mindset
Manage the amygdala - unexpected emotional reactions
Network and have conversations with other professionals - ask questions - consider other viewpoints
Books and audiobooks - expand our outlook - The New Earth by Eckart Tolle
Journaling - writing - drawing
Find your gurus. Going outside of yourself
Have experiences that nurture flexibility - sailing - outward bounds - golf
Step into the moment - work with reality

Manage the amygdala

Going outside first thing in the morning and walking
Access the calm inner voice
Make small good decisions
Step away and calm down
Slow down

Technology Suggestions

Computer, phones, video chats, Internet, Youtube
Groups - Reddit - Quora - Facebook…
Meetups
Coworking spaces
Pen and paper
Mind maps and outline
Drawings, diagrams, tables, flow charts
Debates

Links

A New Earth by Eckart Tolle: https://amzn.to/3RQdcGI
Nonviolent Communication by Marshal Rosenburg: https://amzn.to/3zkmgwn
Kiri and Lou: https://youtu.be/36Ox2LpFaPA
Eclectic Learning Profile: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=eclectic+
The Wim Hof Method: https://www.wimhofmethod.com/
Executive Functioning Assessment: https://mymemorymentor.com/efcs/
One to one sessions with Dr. Warren: https://learningtolearn.biz/
One to one sessions with Darius: www.ivvi.app
BulletMap Academy: https://bulletmapacademy.com/
Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
Executive functions and Study Skills Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies
Good Sensory Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/
Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes: https://tinyurl.com/4sx3eh3f https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes
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
Metacognition: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/teaching-metacognitive-skills?_pos=1&_sid=8c4ed9b58&_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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