In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, Darius and Erica explore the challenges and solutions surrounding time management, a common hurdle for individuals with executive function difficulties. The conversation focuses on recognizing signs like underestimating task duration, being frequently late, and struggles in starting or completing tasks. They explore practical, empathy-driven strategies and technology tools such as time tracking apps like Toggl and Clockify, structured scheduling using Google Calendar, visual aids like Time Timer, and engaging with mindfulness apps like Headspace and Calm. Additionally, they discuss innovative time management tools like Forest and Focus@Will, along with coping mechanisms for when time slips away using platforms like Asana and Trello.  

Links:

• The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right: https://amzn.to/4rI8xZy
• The Right Brain Time Manager: https://amzn.to/4oIBAJQ
• The Four Agreements by Miguel Ruiz:https://a.co/d/iuUW7mA 
• Togglhttps://toggl.com/ 
• Clockifyhttps://clockify.me/ 
• Google Calendarhttps://calendar.google.com/ 
• Microsoft Outlook Calendarhttps://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/outlook/email-and-calendar-software-microsoft-outlook 
• Apple Calendarhttps://www.icloud.com/calendar 
• Time Timerhttps://www.timetimer.com/ 
• Visual Timer Countdownhttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.cwiesner.android.visualtimer&hl=en_US&gl=US 
• RescueTimehttps://www.rescuetime.com/ 
• Forest https://www.forestapp.cc/ 
• Focus@Willhttps://www.focusatwill.com/ 
• Headspacehttps://www.headspace.com/ 
• Calmhttps://www.calm.com/ 
• Asanahttps://asana.com/ 
• Trellohttps://trello.com/ 
• Day Onehttps://dayoneapp.com/ 
• Journeyhttps://journey.cloud/membership?ref=bv0kf5aqu8ki 
• Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes  
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: ⁠⁠http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/⁠⁠
• Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning
• Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning
• Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app
• Working Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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