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Task Initiation, Working Memory, Productivity Emily Bottegal, MS Task Initiation, Working Memory, Productivity Emily Bottegal, MS

4 Ways to Practice Executive Function Skills This Summer

Summer doesn’t have to mean letting structure slip away. In this post, you’ll discover 4 fun, actionable ways to practice executive function skills while enjoying the sunny months: staying active, cooking as a team, practicing gratitude, and gradually scheduling tasks ahead of fall. Use these tips to stay sharp, balanced, and ready.

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Planning/Prioritization, Organization, Productivity Annie Belott, M.Ed Planning/Prioritization, Organization, Productivity Annie Belott, M.Ed

How to Create Structure When You Have None: Top 3 Tips for a Balanced Schedule

Some days can feel like chaos—so many competing tasks and no clear order. That’s where structure becomes your ally. In this post, you’ll get actionable tips to frame your day: designing morning anchors, using time blocks, scheduling breaks, and building transitions. Use structure to guide your focus rather than fight it.

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Self Control, Planning/Prioritization, Productivity Natasha Lubansky, MA Self Control, Planning/Prioritization, Productivity Natasha Lubansky, MA

3 Effective Ways to Set Tech Boundaries for Summer Productivity and Focus

Technology is everywhere—phones buzz, social media calls, apps demand attention—and it’s easy to let tech hijack your time and focus. In this post, we cover 3 effective strategies to set healthier boundaries this summer: schedule regular tech breaks, activate Focus Mode to block distractions, and designate device‑free zones to foster better connections and mental clarity.

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Planning/Prioritization, Productivity, Self Control Natasha Lubansky, MA Planning/Prioritization, Productivity, Self Control Natasha Lubansky, MA

3 Tips for a Balanced Schedule

In the rush of work or intense study, we often forget to breathe and step away. Yet breaks aren’t luxuries — they’re essential for creativity, energy, and clarity. In this post, you’ll learn 3 practical ways to embed rest into your routine: schedule them in, use the Pomodoro technique, and vary your break activities for deeper refreshment.

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