Rodgers, Ashley (Counselor)
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- Getting Things Done -- Executive Functioning Skills
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Getting Things Done -- Executive Functioning Skillls Part 1
Think Before
You
Act
Remember
What is
Important
Manage
Your
Feelings
Staying
On
Task
On your mark
Get set,
Go!
This is a skill where a person controls their initial responses to situations.
TIPS:
1. Watch your impulsive reactions to act or speak.
2. Make a plan to avoid them.
3. Practice waiting.
4. Ask yourself, “Is this a good choice?”
Think to yourself:
1. Work first, then play.
2. Learn from mistakes.
3. Stop and think.
This is a skill where a person keeps things in the front of their mind.
TIPS:
1. Keep what you need near at hand.
2. Use Highlighters.
3. Set alarms.
4. Make checklists.
5. Chunk work.
Think to yourself:
1. Did I forget anything?
2. I need to check my list.
3. Do I have the big idea?
This is a skill where a person controls their emotions.
TIPS:
1. Name the emotion and let it go.
2. Take a break, then come back to the task.
3. Learn breathing/ meditation techniques.
Think to yourself:
1. Relax, it’s not that bad.
2. This, too, shall pass.
3. I can handle this.
4. Think happy thoughts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTa5w_fN-3w
This is a skill where a person keeps their mind focused on a task.
TIPS:
1. Have clear goals-what needs to be done
2. Keep due date in mind.
3. Have everything you need at hand.
4. Reduce distraction.
Think to yourself:
1. I’m set to get this done.
2. I’m going to get this done and then I can play.
3. Nothing is going to distract me.
This is skill where a person is able to make themselves start the task to be done.
TIPS:
1. Break the task into small chunks.
2. Set the start time and estimate completion time.
3. Decide the cue to start.
Think to yourself:
1. The sooner I start, the sooner I finish.
2. Just do it.
3. One step as a time.
4. I will feel good when I’m done.
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Getting Things Done -- Executive Functioning Part 2
Flexibility:
Adaptibility and Options
Planning
And
Prioritization
Organization of information and materials
Time Management
Goal
Directed Persistence
This is a skill where a person adapts to change and creates solutions.
TIPS:
1. Reduce your level of frustration, stress/tension.
2. Have a growth mindset.
3. There is always another way to accomplish a goal.
4. Anticipate what could go wrong and have a plan-B.
Think to yourself:
1. What is the big deal; I can handle this.
2. Open my mind & think.
3. I can see other options.
4. Don’t give up.
This is a skill where a person designs a road map and negotiates obstacles.
TIPS:
1. Know what the end goal looks like-what is required.
2. Ask the teacher for a preview and study guide.
3. Know the sub-tasks and put them in order.
4. Start and focus on the most important parts.
Think to yourself:
1. What is the destination?
2. I need to map the route; step 1, step 2, step 3.
3. Put first things first.
See the attached Worksheet
This is a skill where a person keeps track of information and materials.
TIPS:
1. Have no clutter.
2. Have simple routines to handle information and materials you usually need.
3. Take 5-10 minutes/day to put things in their place.
Think to yourself:
1. Do I have a place for everything and everything in its place?
2. I can find what I need when I need it easily.
This is a skill where a person is productive and efficient in the use of time.
TIPS:
1. Use a daily/weekly schedule.
2. Use time limits & reminders.
3. Use cuing devices: clocks and alarms.
4. Reduce distractions and be ready for interruptions.
Think to yourself:
1. Is this a want or a need.
2. Keep track of time. needed and time used.
3. Nothing is going to distract me.
This is skill where a person envisions a long-term finish line & is determined to win.
TIPS:
1. Have a clear picture of the finish line.
2. Break the long-term task into smaller daily tasks.
3. Keep a visible record of your progress to the goal.
4. Increase the incentive to keep motivation high.
Think to yourself:
1. My goal is my life purpose.
2. One day at a time.
3. I will never give-up—it will be worth it in the end.
