Ep 89: Executive Function Skills Series #7 Metacognition

Send us a voice message at speakpipe.com/learntothrivewithadhdIn this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thinking—and the practical tools that helped me go from feeling mentally dragged around to becoming the conscious director of my own mind.📌 Key Topics:My personal journey from feeling thoughts just "happened to me" to gaining controlThe untrained dog analogy and what it reveals about unmanaged mindsWhy so many ADHDers reach adulthood without realizing they can direct their thoughtsThe connection between metacognition and breaking autopilot patternsHow awareness creates choice and stops emotional hijackingBuilding the skill that most ADHD books don't teach🗣️ Featured Quote: "Your thoughts are not facts. They're stories your brain tells you, and it's okay to question them. Metacognition is simply your ability to notice and name what's going on in your brain. That awareness is what gives you choice."💡 Strategy Breakdown:Master the brain dump technique to see what's actually happening in your headUse the C-T-F-A-R model to understand how thoughts create your feelings and actionsPractice self-coaching to make conscious choices instead of reacting automaticallyLearn to get curious about your thoughts without judgmentDevelop emotional vocabulary using tools like the feelings wheel🎯 Coming Up Next: Join us next week as we continue our executive function series with the final skill in this comprehensive journey.🔑 Key Takeaway: Metacognition works like training a puppy—with practice and patience, you can teach your mind to work with you instead of against you. The goal isn't to control every thought, but to become aware enough to choose your response.Connect with Mande: Free Self-Coaching Workbook: http://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/selfcoaching Learn more about private coaching with Mande: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/services/ Free Resources: https://learntothrivewithadhd.com/freeresources/ Website: https://www.learntothrivewithadhd.com/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/learntothrivewithadhd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/learntothrivewithadhd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/learntothrivewithadhd/#executivefunctions #adhd #metacognition #adhdthinking #adhdsupport #adhdstrategies #adhdcommunity #selfcoaching #mindmanagementClick here for full show notes.Send us Fan MailCLICK HERE for more resources. We're on this journey together!