Our brains love to catastrophize boring tasks. I was convinced cleaning my van would take two hours. It only took 31 minutes. The question that got me started is the same one that can break your procrastination cycle.

What if bouncing from one system to another, depending on the day, week, or season of life, was the best strategy to improve executive function skills for adults?

After waiting for what felt like 30 minutes, she was finally at the checkout. The line behind her was long and restless. She swiped the card. Declined. Her face got hot. Eyes behind her started to shift. Her heart pounded. Hadn’t she just paid it off? Maybe? Her ADHD brain was spinning, too overstimulated and embarrassed to think clearly. That moment became her turning point. She realized her spending wasn’t just “bad habits.” It was executive dysfunction.

If you're in the cycle of setting big goals but never making serious progress, it’s not because you’re lazy or incapable. It's because the way you’re setting goals doesn’t work with your neurodivergent brain.

And after publishing my 100th post, I hit 1,000 subscribers (woohoo!). But honestly, the real win isn’t the number. It’s what I’ve learned about executive function, consistency, and follow-through.

The task avalanche is all the stuff that you suddenly feel the need to do at the very last minute. It’s always unplanned, stressful, and often makes us late. This experience is incredibly common for neurodivergent adults, especially those with ADHD who face executive function gaps.

But that all changed when I learned about implementation intentions. See, cognitive flexibility is a skill. Implementation intentions are how you build it. Now, I teach this strategy to all of my clients.

Perfectionism looks like a high standard, but it often masks deep fears.

For many neurodivergent adults, email isn’t a helpful communication tool. It’s a never-ending to-do list that keeps growing.

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.

Many neurodivergent adults fall into the productivity trap. It's a belief that if we try hard enough, we will get everything done.

EF skill development isn’t something that happens overnight. But, there is a 5 step process to improve.

This works because it stops overthinking and forces movement. It’s great for tasks we avoid due to boredom or fear.

Adults with inattentive ADHD often struggle with working memory, sustained attention, and organization; all of which are executive functions

For neurodivergent adults, the execution gap is a challenge. When our intentions don’t align with our actions, accountability can help.

Understanding the difference between what seems easy and what is truly simple can shift our mindset and help show ourselves more compassion

Despite our best intentions, distractions derail our day. We get sidetracked and wonder, “What have I been doing for the past hour?"

Each checkmark in habit tracking tells a story of growth. Seeing our progress fuels motivation and transforms our lives, step by step.

We can't always avoid being pulled in 50 different directions, but we can use our executive functions to make every day productive.

Create a Ulysses Pact to stay focused and overcome distractions. Plan ahead to eliminate temptations and boost productivity.