Executive Functioning Hacks: Boost Your Efficiency This Spring
Who doesn't love those little game-changers that make life smoother and tasks quicker to complete? With spring in the air, signaling new beginnings and growth, it's the perfect time to sprinkle some innovative hacks into your daily routine. Here's how:
Cleaning Hack: Ever find yourself searching for cleaning supplies? Swap the hassle with convenient cleaning wipes. They're perfect for quick clean-ups, ensuring small messes don't become daunting chores.
Scheduling Hack: Embrace a scheduling platform (scheduling software) that multitasks for you. Whether for professional or personal use, a good system can show others your availability, streamlining the process of coordinating meetings and activities. Also- don't forget about an excellent planner. A good one lets you see your month and week at a glance, with daily spaces for your top three tasks. (Psst, Target has some impressive options right now.)
Email Management Hack: Overwhelmed by emails? Apply the "two-minute rule": if an email can be answered in two minutes or less, do it immediately. For the rest, schedule specific times for email management to prevent your inbox from getting unruly and then too intimidating. A bonus tip: Unsubscribe from any newsletters or blogs you've lost interest in. It's the digital equivalent of decluttering your closet!
Mood Regulation Hack: Remember our chat on emotional regulation (if not-check out my previous blog post Building Emotional Regulation Skills)? Prepare for those "pause moments" with a mood-boosting playlist, your favorite podcast, or a journal app to help return to your equilibrium. Keep a list handy of these go-tos, like a Spotify playlist or journal app, ready for when you need to steady yourself.
Morning Routine Hack: Lay out your clothes and plan your day the night before, checking the weather app as you go. Assemble everything you'll need for the next day ahead of time. Getting into this habit encourages forward-thinking and organizes your mornings before they even begin, giving you a structured start to your day.
Sprinkle these hacks into your routine and watch your spring bloom with productivity and peace of mind. Here’s to making this season your most streamlined yet!
