EPISODE · Apr 29, 2024 · 1H
#56 Time Blindness and Executive Function
from Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast · host Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica Warren
In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, Darius and Erica explore the challenges and solutions surrounding time management, a common hurdle for individuals with executive function difficulties. The conversation focuses on recognizing signs like underestimating task duration, being frequently late, and struggles in starting or completing tasks. They explore practical, empathy-driven strategies and technology tools such as time tracking apps like Toggl and Clockify, structured scheduling using Google Calendar, visual aids like Time Timer, and engaging with mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm. Additionally, they discuss innovative time management tools like Forest and Focus@Will, along with coping mechanisms for when time slips away using platforms like Asana and Trello. Links:The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right: https://amzn.to/4rI8xZyThe Right Brain Time Manager: https://amzn.to/4oIBAJQThe Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz:https://a.co/d/iuUW7mA Togglhttps://toggl.com/ Clockifyhttps://clockify.me/ Google Calendarhttps://calendar.google.com/ Microsoft Outlook Calendarhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook Apple Calendarhttps://www.icloud.com/calendar Time Timerhttps://www.timetimer.com/ Visual Timer Countdownhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.cwiesner.android.visualtimer&hl=en_US&gl=US RescueTimehttps://www.rescuetime.com/ Forest https://www.forestapp.cc/ Focus@Willhttps://www.focusatwill.com/ Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/ Calmhttps://www.calm.com/ Asanahttps://asana.com/ Trellohttps://trello.com/ Day Onehttps://dayoneapp.com/ Journeyhttps://journey.cloud/membership?ref=bv0kf5aqu8ki Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/Cognitive Flexibility:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Inhibitory Control: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioningVisualization: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learningInner Voice:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appWorking Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, Darius and Erica explore the challenges and solutions surrounding time management, a common hurdle for individuals with executive function difficulties. The conversation focuses on recognizing signs like underestimating task duration, being frequently late, and struggles in starting or completing tasks. They explore practical, empathy-driven strategies and technology tools such as time tracking apps like Toggl and Clockify, structured scheduling using Google Calendar, visual aids like Time Timer, and engaging with mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm. Additionally, they discuss innovative time management tools like Forest and Focus@Will, along with coping mechanisms for when time slips away using platforms like Asana and Trello. Links:The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right: https://amzn.to/4rI8xZyThe Right Brain Time Manager: https://amzn.to/4oIBAJQThe Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz:https://a.co/d/iuUW7mA Togglhttps://toggl.com/ Clockifyhttps://clockify.me/ Google Calendarhttps://calendar.google.com/ Microsoft Outlook Calendarhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook Apple Calendarhttps://www.icloud.com/calendar Time Timerhttps://www.timetimer.com/ Visual Timer Countdownhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.cwiesner.android.visualtimer&hl=en_US&gl=US RescueTimehttps://www.rescuetime.com/ Forest https://www.forestapp.cc/ Focus@Willhttps://www.focusatwill.com/ Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/ Calmhttps://www.calm.com/ Asanahttps://asana.com/ Trellohttps://trello.com/ Day Onehttps://dayoneapp.com/ Journeyhttps://journey.cloud/membership?ref=bv0kf5aqu8ki Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/Cognitive Flexibility:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function Dyslexia Quiz: https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/Inhibitory Control: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioningVisualization: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learningInner Voice:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-appWorking Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory Brought to you by:https://ivvi.apphttps://goodsensorylearning.comhttps://learningspecialistcourses.comhttps://goodsensorylearning.com/products/executive-functioning-coaching-assessmenthttps://dropintoyourbestself.com/www.learningtolearn.biz
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