Planning and Prioritizing
What is Planning and Prioritizing?
Planning and prioritizing involving knowing what to do, when to do it, all in the context of time and deadlines. In terms of goal-directed behaviors, planning and prioritizing help us focus our efforts on what is important. They stem from inhibitory controls and working memory.
What do Planning and Prioritizing challenges look like?
- Forgetting what needs to be done
- Doing things that you want to do instead of need to do
- Not knowing where to start long term tasks or projects
- Things "slipping through the cracks"
- Feeling a lack of control over your days
What are some strategies to help with Planning and Prioritizing challenges?
- Maintenance of a "Master List" of things that need to be completed
- Development of Prioritization scale
- Using a calendar to track deadlines and due dates
- Visual cues and reminders
- Encouraging the planning and prioritization of down time
How can coaching help with Planning and Prioritizing challenges?
- Increased awareness and metacognition
- Identification of planning and prioritizing limitations
- Development of strategies particular to your strengths
- Assessing effectiveness of strategies
- Increase accountability for desired growth and change
