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Your Executive Function Strategy Guide: Identify Strengths and Set Goals
It’s easy to overlook growth—especially when it’s slow and internal. But the truth is, if you’ve been juggling school, work, parenting, or just day-to-day responsibilities, you’ve probably strengthened key mental
How to Reflect on Your Efforts with Purpose: A Guided Framework for All Ages
When we take time to reflect, we unlock a powerful tool for personal growth. Whether you’re a student, parent, or professional, pausing to reflect on your efforts helps you recognize
The Connection Between Emotional Triggers and Executive Function
“I was fine until one thing set me off—and suddenly, I couldn’t do anything.” 😣If you’ve ever experienced this kind of sudden mental derailment, you’re not alone. Emotional triggers—whether it’s
Managing Perfectionism Without Sacrificing Quality ✨
“If I can’t do it perfectly, what’s the point of doing it at all?” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Perfectionism often disguises itself as a strength — a drive for
The Role of Nutrition in Executive Functioning: How Diet and Exercise Impact Brain Health
How Nutrition and Executive Functioning Are Connected Have you ever felt foggy-headed after a sugary breakfast or sluggish after skipping meals? The way we eat directly affects our brain’s ability
The Impact of Sleep on Executive Function
Have you ever noticed how much harder everything feels after a bad night’s sleep? You’re groggy, unfocused, maybe more irritable or impulsive. That’s not a coincidence – it’s the direct
Perfectionism and Procrastination: The Hidden Link and How to Break Free
Have you ever put off starting a project because you wanted it to be “perfect”? Or spent hours reworking an assignment that was already “good enough”? If so, you’ve experienced
Strategies for Improving Self-Regulation in Daily Life
What Is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to control thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to meet long-term goals. It allows individuals to manage impulses, stay focused, and make thoughtful
Stuck and Overwhelmed: Understanding and Overcoming Task Paralysis [Webinar Recap]
You know what you need to do. You even want to do it. But something inside just… stalls. That stuck, frozen feeling? That’s task paralysis—and it’s more common than you
Building Executive Function Skills in Early Childhood
Every parent marvels at how much their child learns and grows in the early years. From toddler to elementary school, children are not only picking up ABCs and 123s –
Developing Resilience Through Executive Function Skills
Life is full of challenges and setbacks, from daily stress at work or school to major life changes. Why do some people bounce back and adapt, while others struggle to
How to Recognize and Overcome Task Paralysis: A Step-by-Step Guide
At New Frontiers, we are big on breaking down problem solving into clear steps. In order to overcome task paralysis, you first need to understand the problem. In this blog,
