Ep 50: How to Plan & Prioritize for the Things You Want (and Need!) to Do

Long time no see! Welcome back to season 4 of Focus Forward AND our 50th episode of the podcast. We’re so happy you’re here with us as we begin the best season yet. Today’s episode topic was chosen based on research we’ve gathered about people interested in coaching. According to our questionnaire, planning & prioritizing is the #1 Executive Function skill that students and adults alike are currently struggling with. In this episode, I’ll be sharing some of our favorite tools and strategies to help you or someone you love buiild this critical skill. Show notes: Executive Functioning and Positive Outcomes for Children Executive Function & Self-Regulation https://developingchild.harvard.edu/science/key-concepts/executive-function/ Executive Function Skills Predict Children's Success in Life and in School https://www.mindinthemaking.org/stories/executive-function-skills-predict-childrens-success-in-life-and-in-school Ellen Galinsky’s books on EF and children and adolescents The Breakthrough Years https://ellengalinsky.com/the-breakthrough-years/ Mind in the Making https://www.mindinthemaking.org/ Focus Forward Episodes Mentioned Ep. 40: The Breakthrough Years: Raising Thriving Teens Through Executive Function (ft. Ellen Galinsky) https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=fhebx5zqfl Ep. 14: 4 Steps to Build Time Management Strategies You'll Use for Life https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=2hd9mmw2wi Ep. 25: Laziness vs. Executive Dysfunction: Expert Tips to Help Motivate Your Kids https://www.beyondbooksmart.com/podcast?wchannelid=y1lzulxlcs&wmediaid=e5k6nv0wte Executive Function for Teachers and Classrooms www.braintracks.com 7 Classroom Management Strategies That Teach Students Executive Function Skills https://www.braintracks.com/blog-posts/7-classroom-management-strategies-that-teach-students-executive-function-skills