Executive Functioning

Sticking to a task and not giving up, even when it becomes challenging

• flexibility

• attention

• perseverance

• self-control

The ability to adapt to new situations and deal with change. It also includes perspective-taking and making decisions to fix a problem.

• flexibility

• working memory

• metacognition

• perseverance

Being able to focus on a person or task for a period of time. It includes avoiding distractions and being able to shift your focus when needed

• self-control

• flexibility

• perseverance

• attention

The ability to figure out how to accomplish your goals. It includes analyzing what you need and what steps you'll need to take to undertake and complete a task.

• planning

• task initiation

• working memory

• metacognition

The ability to keep materials, spaces, and plans neat and orderly.

• attention

• self-control

• organization

• flexibility

Having an accurate understanding of how long tasks will take and using time wisely and effectively to accomplish tasks. It includes pacing yourself and meeting deadlines.

• organization

• planning

• self-control

• time management

The ability to independently start tasks when needed. It is the process that allows you to just begin something even when you don't want to.

• task initiation

• working memory

• metacognition

• self-control

The skill that helps you to manage your thoughts, feelings, and actions. This ability helps you stop and think before acting to make the best choice

• perseverance

• self-control

• attention

• flexibility

The mental processes that allows us to hold information in our minds while working with it. It is important for remembering information, following directions, and completing academic problems.

• time management

• task initiation

• working memory

• attention

Thinking about your own thinking. It involves checking in with yourself to help you learn and complete tasks at your best.

• metacognition

• self-control

• attention

• flexibility