“Just start. Don’t finish.” When something feels too big to complete, getting started can feel impossible. For example, if the sink is full of dishes, just wash one plate. Once that plate is washed, ...

More people are talking about executive dysfunction—but what exactly is it? Collage with hands holding arrows in many directions with brain illustration on blue background. Organizing thoughts, ...

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

Your working memory, cognitive flexibility, and self-regulation are core components of executive function (EF), an interrelated set of mental skills that lay the foundation for advanced cognitive ...

Hearing so much focus on executive dysfunction in recent years has been enlightening. I haven't always known the term, but executive dysfunction has been my thing since my inception. In the first ...