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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

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

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

How to Plan Your Month in 20 Minutes

I get it—monthly planning isn’t fun. For those of us with ADHD, our interest-based nervous system doesn’t find planning exciting.

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 19, 20244 min read

The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024

Here's your opportunity to rediscover my top strategies to improve executive function skills as an adult.

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 18, 20243 min read

This Holiday Season, Put Yourself First (3 Tips)

I tried to keep up with every holiday tradition, no matter how exhausted or overwhelmed I felt. The pressure I put on myself led to burnout.

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 16, 20244 min read

How to Manage Post-Vacation Stress

Post-vacation overwhelm is real, but avoiding a few common mistakes can make your first day back far less stressful.

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 10, 20244 min read

Stop 'Should-ing' on Yourself in 3 Steps

It's time to stop 'should-ing' all over ourselves. The word 'should' creates guilt, shame and sends into the executive function shame spiral

Eric Kaufmann

Dec 4, 20244 min read

How to Create Accountability In 4 Steps

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

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 30, 20245 min read

How to Stick With a Habit

But those small steps build the root system for our future success.

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 22, 20245 min read

How To Overcome the Fear of Requesting Time Off (3 Steps)

Thank you to our sponsors who keep this newsletter free to the reader: Defeat procrastination and unlock a new level of structure in your...

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 14, 20244 min read

How to Remain Calm When Shit Hits the Fan

When s*** hits the fan, trying to push through the original plan isn’t effective. Instead, we need to be flexible and creative thinkers.

Eric Kaufmann

Nov 8, 20244 min read

Forget Time Management and Discover Your "Prime Time"

Prime time is when your executive functions are at their best. During prime time, you feel energized, motivated, and focused.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 31, 20244 min read

How to Achieve Your Big Goals

Setting goals is crucial. But taking action is a whole other story. This strategy will help you make progress immediately.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 25, 20245 min read

How to Start Difficult Conversations (A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults)

Starting difficult conversations is hard, but avoiding them only builds stress. A framework makes these talks easier.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 17, 20246 min read

4 Steps to Tame Your Overflowing Inbox

Email isn’t just a task—it’s a project that requires solid executive function skills. Without a system, inbox overwhelm is inevitable.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 11, 20244 min read

5 Strategies to Improve Your Eye Contact

If you’re comfortable with how you interact, there’s no need to change that. However, you can improve your eye contact with small steps.

Eric Kaufmann

Oct 2, 20245 min read

Why Can't I Do Easy Tasks?

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

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 27, 20244 min read

4 Steps to Minimize Your Super Distractors

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

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 20, 20244 min read

How To Stop Setting Outcome-Goals and Start Setting Action-Based Goals

How to set action-based goals that help you establish systems for success in your life.

Eric Kaufmann

Sep 12, 20244 min read

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The Key to Getting Stuff Done: How to Define What's Important

The Skill Nobody Taught You: A 3-Step Process To Learn From Our Failures (2025)

What is Having Inattentive ADHD Like?

How to Plan Your Month in 20 Minutes

The Best Adult Executive Function Skills Articles of 2024

This Holiday Season, Put Yourself First (3 Tips)

How to Manage Post-Vacation Stress

Stop 'Should-ing' on Yourself in 3 Steps

How to Create Accountability In 4 Steps

How to Stick With a Habit

How To Overcome the Fear of Requesting Time Off (3 Steps)

How to Remain Calm When Shit Hits the Fan

Forget Time Management and Discover Your "Prime Time"

How to Achieve Your Big Goals

How to Start Difficult Conversations (A Guide for Neurodivergent Adults)

4 Steps to Tame Your Overflowing Inbox

5 Strategies to Improve Your Eye Contact

Why Can't I Do Easy Tasks?

4 Steps to Minimize Your Super Distractors

How To Stop Setting Outcome-Goals and Start Setting Action-Based Goals

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