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4 Reasons You Stay Up Too Late (and How to Stop)
“I’m going to bed at 10 p.m.” might be the biggest lie I tell myself all week. Most nights, I find myself doom-scrolling Instagram, reading The Surfer’s Journal, or doing random last-minute tasks that absolutely don’t need to get done. Then, I wake up groggy, behind, and irritated at the world (and myself).
Eric Kaufmann
9 hours ago4 min read
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How to Make Exercise Part of Your Day in 5 Minutes
For neurodivergent adults, exercise is one of the most overlooked yet effective ways to boost executive function skills. I used to think it was just about trying to get ripped. And, when life got busy, it was the first thing to go.
Eric Kaufmann
May 154 min read
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How Not to Be Late (5 Tips for People with ADHD)
Being late makes people feel unimportant. It sends a message (unintentionally!) that their time doesn’t matter. Many neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD, struggle with time wisdom. We lack internal awareness of how time passes and how long things actually take.
Eric Kaufmann
May 104 min read
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How to Make Better Decisions Using Your Locus of Control
All of these are signs that your executive function skills are being overwhelmed. And it makes sense. Without a system for sorting the chaos, everything feels urgent and impossible. This tool takes less than five minutes and helps you reset your focus and regain control.
Eric Kaufmann
May 14 min read
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The ‘Good Enough’ Method: A Perfectionism Solution for Neurodivergent Adults
Perfectionism looks like a high standard, but it often masks deep fears.
Eric Kaufmann
Apr 174 min read
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5 Steps to Take Control of Your Inbox (A Framework for Neurodivergent Professionals)
For many neurodivergent adults, email isn’t a helpful communication tool. It’s a never-ending to-do list that keeps growing.
Eric Kaufmann
Apr 74 min read
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4 Keys to Meal Planning for Neurodivergent Professionals
Meal planning as a neurodivergent adult, like someone with ADHD, can be a nightmare: decision fatigue, sensory differences, time blindness.
Eric Kaufmann
Apr 13 min read
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3 Reasons Why Neurodivergent Adults Struggle With Follow Through (And What To Do About It)
It’s like having a flaky friend who always cancels—except that flaky friend is you. Here’s how to finally follow through on your plans.
Eric Kaufmann
Mar 184 min read
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Overwhelmed by Planning? AI Can Make It Easier for Neurodiverse Brains
Many neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD, struggle with the executive function skill of planning.
Eric Kaufmann
Mar 185 min read
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Navigating the Self-Determination Program with an Independent Facilitator
The Self-Determination Program offers individuals with disabilities more control, flexibility, and choice.
Eric Kaufmann
Mar 187 min read
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How to Finish Your Tasks Faster
Rather than letting tasks drag on, you can flip Parkinson’s Law in your favor and get things done quickly.
Eric Kaufmann
Mar 134 min read
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How to Escape The Productivity Trap as a Neurodivergent Adult
Many neurodivergent adults fall into the productivity trap. It's a belief that if we try hard enough, we will get everything done.
Eric Kaufmann
Mar 74 min read
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I Took an Adult Executive Function Assessment...Now What? (Your Next Steps)
EF skill development isn’t something that happens overnight. But, there is a 5 step process to improve.
Eric Kaufmann
Feb 245 min read
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A Google Drive Folder System for Neurodivergent Brains
Digital clutter is just as overwhelming as physical clutter. A simple Google Drive folder system can reduce stress and save time.
Eric Kaufmann
Feb 204 min read
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How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (4 Steps)
If imposter syndrome is holding you back, use these four questions to parse the stories you're telling yourself from what's truly happening.
Eric Kaufmann
Feb 144 min read
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How to Organize Your Google Drive (Without Overthinking It)
A cluttered Google Drive adds to stress, drains your executive functions, and makes simple tasks harder than they need to be.
Eric Kaufmann
Feb 64 min read
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The Countdown Effect (A Tool for Task Initiation)
This works because it stops overthinking and forces movement. It’s great for tasks we avoid due to boredom or fear.
Eric Kaufmann
Jan 304 min read
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The Key to Getting Stuff Done: How to Define What's Important
I’ve tried the Eisenhower Matrix and other strategies but I don’t know how to choose my most important tasks. Everything feels important!
Eric Kaufmann
Jan 244 min read
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The Skill Nobody Taught You: A 3-Step Process To Learn From Our Failures (2025)
Failure is unavoidable—but it doesn’t have to define you. When we see failure as a skill, we learn how to use it to grow as human beings.
Eric Kaufmann
Jan 174 min read
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What is Having Inattentive ADHD Like?
Adults with inattentive ADHD often struggle with working memory, sustained attention, and organization; all of which are executive functions
Eric Kaufmann
Jan 105 min read
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