When life demands everything from you, stress can creep in fast. This post shares how self-monitoring—a core executive function skill—can help busy moms like Maria manage emotions, avoid burnout, and take back control. Try these 3 simple tools to check in with yourself, prioritize effectively, and restore the balance.

Metacognition means thinking about your thinking—and journaling is one of the best ways to build that skill. In this post, learn 4 simple steps to use journaling for daily reflection, planning, and strategy tracking. Develop stronger self-awareness, improve your focus, and build executive function with every entry.