Executive Function refers to our ability to plan, organize, and execute tasks to accomplish a goal, while managing effectively any distractions or challenges that come along the way that cause us to react emotionally or behaviorally. Executive function consists of various neurocognitive processes that enable novel problem solving, modification of behavior in response to new information, planning and generating strategies for complex actions, and the self-regulation of cognition, behavior, and emotion.

In this course, you will start with taking stock of your executive functioning abilities at this point in time to identify areas that you need to work on and improve. You will learn about 9 different areas of executive function and some strategies you can adopt to improve in each area. You will then develop a personal strategy for overcoming your specific areas of executive function challenges.