EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women

Even if you're not into being a minimalist or you can't even think about whether something "sparks joy," having too much clutter in your life can have a negative effect on your executive functioning, productivity, and mental health. The thing is, only you can decide what is too much. In this episode, I talk about why decluttering is important. Article linked to in episode: psycho...

In this episode, I talk about various tips and strategies that you can implement to be more productive, even if you struggle with executive functioning. Article mentioned in episode about ADHD and Object Permanence: https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-object-permanence-6274355 If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neuro...

Habits are the foundation of success. Learning to be productive and improving your executive function skills begins by building good habits. In this episode, I talk about how to break bad habits and how to build up good ones. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive func...

I am a firm believer that everyone needs to use some kind of planner to organize their time. In this episode, I talk about common planner mistakes people make that lead to them NOT using a planner. Article linked to in episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-the-questions/201808/6-reasons-why-you-should-use-daily-planner Sign up for my newsletter to get some free printable planner...

Time management is difficult for many people, but if you struggle with executive functioning, time management can feel daunting. Learning how to be more effective with your time sometimes means you need to be ruthless. In this episode, I'll tell you 8 ways you can be ruthless with your time. Article mentioned in episode about different alarm apps: https://www.pcmag.com/news/12-alarm-clock-apps...

Although we like to think we can do all the things all the time, it's just not realistic. We need to learn to manage our time and sometimes that means we need to decide whether being efficient or effective is more important. In this episode, I'll explain the difference between the two to help you determine how you can learn to be more productive. Article linked to in episode: https://www.g...

Most people are always looking for ways to be more productive. However, if you're neurodivergent, productivity might be one of the things you struggle with because productivity is so closely linked to your executive function skills. This episode will discuss some practical strategies to help you be more productive. Time Timer talked about in episode (affiliate link) If you’d like to learn more...

Understanding habits and how they work can enable us to make the changes we want to make.  Every day we consciously and unconsciously perform habits. Learning to harness the power of habits can help improve your executive functioning. Article linked to: https://psychologyofeating.com/understanding-habits-video-emily-rosen/ If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free cours...

Procrastination is something most people have experienced. For some, it's a habit that negatively affects their life. In today's episode, I'm gong to talk about 5 ways to beat procrastination. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, che...

If you struggle with executive dysfunction you need a system to organize your life and priorities. A planner is that system. However, you need to find one that works with your brain so that it becomes something you'll stick with. In this episode, I talk about things to consider when trying to find the right type of planner for yourself. If you want some free printable planner pages to try, sig...

When most people think about planners, they just consider how a planner will keep them organized. However, there are many more benefits of using a planner daily.  Besides keeping you organized, using a planner can help with your mental health, productivity, and motivation. Want to try printable planner pages? Sign up for my newsletter and I'll send you a set to try. If you are a woman looking...

In this episode, I talk about what executive functioning skills are and how you can begin to improve them. Are you a neurodivergent woman who wants to improve her executive functioning skills? Check out my free Facebook group: Executive Function Support for Women My Free course: Neurodivergence and Executive Functioning Join my membership: EF Bomb Membership (for women)