69. Top 10 Executive Function Skills You Need in the Real World (And How to Build Them If You Don't Have Them)

Ever feel like you're smart and trying—but still constantly behind?

You might be missing the one set of skills that makes everything else possible: executive function.

In this episode, I break down the 10 executive function skills you actually need in the real world—skills like starting tasks, managing your time, organizing your space, regulating emotions, and following through on long-term goals.

These aren’t just school skills. They’re life skills. And if no one ever taught them to you, you’re not alone.

I’ll show you what these skills look like in real life (especially when they’re not working), and I’ll walk you through simple strategies to start building them—whether you’re a student, a working professional, or someone with ADHD.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ What executive function really means—and why it matters

✅ 10 essential EF skills that impact everything from focus to follow-through

✅ How to recognize executive dysfunction in your day-to-day life

✅ Why you should stop trying to “remember harder” and start supporting your brain

✅ Practical strategies you can use to build these skills—starting now

If you have ADHD, this episode is sooo totally for you.

Other Episodes and Resources Mentioned:

• Episode website (with transcript)
• Episode 09: 3 Most Important Areas to Organize
• Episode 28: 6 Tips for Organizing Papers
• Episode 41: 100 Organization Tips (Part 1)
• Episode 42: 100 Organization Tips (Part 2)
• Episode 59: ADHD Organization Tips
• Episode 35: Executive Function Coaching
• Episode 37:

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