Are you trying to put the "fun" in Executive FUNctioning?
Check out my very real and sometimes embarrassing struggles AND amazing crowdsourced tried and true tips in "The Executive Functioning Dysfunction Diaries" section on substack
You may not have noticed but there have been some changes around here at the FAAB blog. I am so lucky to have so many loyal readers and I know the reasons you are here are as varied as you! A while back I reshuffled my writing and resources into 4 categories. I think you will find this really useful. In all honesty, I probably started this process because I should have been some thing else, such as the laundry… it’s always the laundry…
So today I want to feature a section that is for all of those out there with ADHD and/or plain old time management and organizational woes.
The Executive Functioning Dysfunction Diaries
A collection of short and sweet tips for all of your Executive Functioning issues, from a real live person with ADHD who is also a professional working with neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults for 25 years! Some of the stories include my own #adhdmoments and all of them have expert and crowd-sourced advice from my many years in the field.
You may notice that some of these blogs are marked as paid content. I allow all of my subscribers including those who have FREE subscriptions to read about 90% of my content for free within 7 days of it being published. Afterwords access to my “archives” are reserved for paid subscribers. I have unlocked a couple of these gems below for everyone this week, but yes some are paywalled. I understand this can be frustrating. As the landscape for professional writers changes dramatically and earning an income as a freelance writer or book author becomes extremely challenging these small subscription fees allow me to continue to write and share ideas for those who for several reasons cannot access my direct services. The fee to be a paid subscriber costs less than your Starbucks bill monthly. Thanks in advance for your support. If you are “sold” and want to upgrade your subscription now (wow my writing is convincing :) :). you can do so by clicking on the button. If you aren’t sure or able to at the moment click on the titles below for plenty of free content.
Click each title to read!
If You Hate Exercise-Move Your Body Instead! Executive Dysfunction Diaries #1
How to get your brain to move your body and feel the difference!
Franki’s hot take: The first tip is hands down the one that has been a game changer for me, do you agree? Click the underlined title above to see what I mean.
Executive Functioning Dysfunction Diaries #2-When Your Executive Functioning… Stops Functioning- What I Did and What You Can Do
Stories and Advice from a #ADHDPRENEUR
Franki’s hot take: #6 was by far the most important part of this process for me, click on the underlined title above to see what I mean. What do you think? Do you agree, disagree, why or why not?
The ADHD Brain Works From Home- How Timers Save the Day for Me!
I don’t mean to brag but I was working from home before it became pandemic cool!
Franki’s hot take: #3 is vital for me and I utilized this tip myself on Monday. I was so thankful that I did. What do you think would this help you? Click on the underlined title above to see what I mean.
Just Put Pants On!- Executive Function Dysfunction Diaries #3
And other funny but true tips to activate your ADHD brain and get sh%$ done!
Franki’s hot take: “Don’t Sit Down” continues to be the most important part of my morning routine. Click on the underlined title above to read all about it and I have a feeling you’ll agree or you won’t… But you will never know unless you check it out!
The Secret to Getting Yourself Out The Door in The Morning On Time and Looking Good!
How I accommodated my "move at a sloth pace, yet have amazing hair and makeup era."
Franki’s hot take: Ok ok ok, I don’t always look “good.” Just ask my two teens and tween and they will definitely tell you about my subpar style and cringe-worthy makeup :) I, however, completely (well somewhat) disagree with them!
Now don’t forget item 1c when you try to also look amazing-ish in the morning. Click the above-underlined title to read all about it.
10 Must Try Morning Rush Tips Crowdsourced from 25 Years of Working with Frustrated Parents and From My Own "Momming Career"!
I am a Mom. A Mom with ADHD. A Mom currently wearing her “writer’s hat” trying to get my cacophony of thoughts swirling around in my big noggin down into useable advice. While I attempt this I am distracted by old memories of morning scenes with my own 3 monkeys. Some are adorable, many not so much!
Franki’s hot take: I’ve been really relying on the #1 tip in this piece for a long while, however, as the school year ends I’m preparing to move to tip #3 as my primary strategy for summer plans and next school year. What do you like more 1 or 3, or a different idea entirely? Click on the above-underlined title to see what the heck I’m talking about. I guarantee you will be glad you did!