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
Today’s workforce includes many young professionals shaped by an education system built around rubrics. These are tools that clearly define performance criteria for grades, outlining what’s needed to earn top marks or to simply pass. From middle school to college, students learn to align their efforts with these detailed guides, right from the beginning of...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast Career development professionals play a vital role in fostering inclusivity, developing talent, and supporting neurodiverse employees in navigating workplace challenges. Among these responsibilities is the task of creating environments that help individuals–maybe you–with learning, attention, and executive function differences thrive. However this broad group of neurodivergent people can...Read More
Listen to this content as a podcast What if you could turn deficits into investments in psychological well-being? For people with attention and executive function challenges, reframing their unique tendencies as strengths can really pay off! Enter Psychological Richness—a distinctive form of well-being that values curiosity, novelty, adventure, and perspective-changing experiences. It’s a framework that...Read More
