Executive Functioning (Life Skills) for Teens
- Laurie Roberts
- Feb 10
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 11
Executive functioning simplified.
Executive function refers to life skills used to manage everyday tasks like making plans, solving problems and adapting to new situations. Here are the 8 executive function skills defined.
Impulse Control - The ability to stop and think before acting.
Self Monitor - The ability to view and evaluate oneself.
Emotional Control - The ability to manage feeling to achieve goals and complete tasks.
Flexibility - The ability to changing conditions by revising plans or changing strategies.
Task Initiation - The ability to start and finish tasks without procrastinating.
Organization - The ability to develop and use systems to keep track of materials and information.
7. Working Memory - The ability to use information held in memory to complete a task.
8. Planning & Time Management - The ability to create steps to reach a goal.
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