There’s a concept in urban planning called the curb-cut effect: when we make things better for one group, we often improve the experience for everyone. Curb cuts were designed for wheelchair access—but they also help parents with strollers, travelers with luggage, and delivery workers. The same thing happens when we design systems and supports for...Read More
If you’re welcoming recent grads to your team, you might feel optimistic. You’ve hired smart, motivated people. They bring fresh energy, curiosity, and a strong work ethic. They’re excited to start—and on paper, they’re ready. But what happens in the first few months off paper—in the meeting rooms, Slack channels, deadlines, and shifting expectations—will determine...Read More
We all want kids to succeed. So when they’re struggling—slipping grades, missed assignments, low energy—it’s tempting to fall back on a familiar story: They’re so smart. If only they’d find a passion and try harder. Be gritty. It sounds reasonable. It feels like we’re offering encouragement. But it’s often wrong. In her recent Atlantic article,...Read More
Did you know that trying harder isn’t the real issue for most struggling students? Research shows that many young people today aren’t just unmotivated—they’re disconnected from a real sense of purpose. The World Happiness Report 2025 points to global data showing rising rates of sadness, anger, and anxiety among youth. The root of the problem? ...Read More
When nothing hits the target, do you pay attention to where the darts did land? I had a week that just didn’t go as planned. Maybe you’ve had one of them, too. The kind where the schedule gets scrambled, communication misses the mark, and effort doesn’t quite match the desired result. Where barriers feel as...Read More
Are you an enthusiastic multitasker? Carlos Alós-Ferrer’s The Power of Single-Tasking presents a compelling, neuroscience-backed argument against doing multiple things at once—and I mostly agree, especially when it comes to trying to handle everything simultaneously. Our brains simply aren’t built for that. But after decades of working with brilliant, overwhelmed learners, busy professionals, and caring...Read More
You set a goal. You make a plan. You want to follow through. But then… you don’t. Not because you’re lazy or lack willpower. The real challenge? Self-leadership skills. These action-ready executive function skills—like planning, self-regulation, task initiation, and working memory—help you turn your intentions into action. They guide how you manage your time, energy,...Read More
Living with Executive Function challenges is often an invisible journey filled with hurdles that many don’t see or understand. If you’ve struggled to find support, understanding, and effective strategies for managing daily life, school, and work, you are in the right place. At Learn & Flourish, I’ve worked with thousands of individuals like you—smart, capable,...Read More
When my son was in middle school, he thought I should learn to play video games. Before this, I had never used a video game controller. I had a lot to learn. I felt breathless from being chased. I could not see the being that was threatening me, but I could hear it breathing and...Read More
AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s here, reshaping the way businesses operate. From content creation to predictive analytics, companies across industries are embracing AI to improve efficiency, make smarter decisions, and deliver better client outcomes. Yet, for many workers, the rapid rise of AI brings a nagging fear: Is it coming for my...Read More
