The ability to direct and sustain focus long enough to complete a task, and shifting focus to a new task when necessary are the foundation to strong executive function.
Building the Foundation for Strong Organizational Skills
Emotional regulation helps you develop positive relationships and is a strong predictor of academic performance and success.
Children and adults who struggle with flexible thinking often have trouble coping with change. The ability to switch between tasks and adapt to a changing situation quickly and efficiently is part of executive function.
Working memory allows you to store information long enough to use it in the short term, focus on a task, and remember what to do next
Self-monitoring is the skill of keeping track of what you are doing. It allows you to assess how an activity is going, what is working well for you, and what needs to be modified.