Understanding Executive Functions in ADHD
One of the common struggles of ADHD is having a hard time with executive functions.
But why? What causes executive dysfunction and what can one do about it?
Executive Functions
Firstly, what are executive functions?
Executive functions are the skills we use to organize and act on information.
There are 8 key executive functions.
As you read them, if you’ve got any knowledge about cognitive functions, I want you to think about the connection.
- Impulse Control
- Emotional Control
- Flexible thinking
- Working Memory
- Self-Monitoring
- Planning & prioritizing
- Task Initiation
- Organization
Executive Functions & Cognitive Functions
Have you seen a relationship between executive functions and cognitive functions?
Cognitive functions are the foundational thinking skills.
In order to do any task, you use the cognitive functions.
Including executive functions.
In other words -
In order to do the executive functions, you need to use cognitive functions.
ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
Although people with ADHD struggle with executive functions, it’s not because they have ADHD, it’s because they have weak cognitive functions.
Guess what?
The cognitive functions are thinking skills.
And because they are skills, that means you can learn them.
Even if you have ADHD.
People with ADHD tend to struggle with similar cognitive functions. They may need to learn them differently than people who don’t have ADHD. But it doesn’t mean they can’t learn it.
As soon as they improve their cognitive functions and learn how to use them together with other cognitive functions, Voila! Their executive functions have magically improved!
Your Challenge
Your challenge this week is to notice, what cognitive functions are making it challenging for you to do the executive functions?
If you need help figuring it out, you can take the cognitive functions assessment by clicking right here and you’ll be able to see where each of your cognitive functions are.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
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Understanding Executive Functions in ADHD
One of the common struggles of ADHD is having a hard time with executive functions.
But why? What causes executive dysfunction and what can one do about it?
Executive Functions
Firstly, what are executive functions?
Executive functions are the skills we use to organize and act on information.
There are 8 key executive functions.
As you read them, if you’ve got any knowledge about cognitive functions, I want you to think about the connection.
- Impulse Control
- Emotional Control
- Flexible thinking
- Working Memory
- Self-Monitoring
- Planning & prioritizing
- Task Initiation
- Organization
Executive Functions & Cognitive Functions
Have you seen a relationship between executive functions and cognitive functions?
Cognitive functions are the foundational thinking skills.
In order to do any task, you use the cognitive functions.
Including executive functions.
In other words -
In order to do the executive functions, you need to use cognitive functions.
ADHD & Executive Dysfunction
Although people with ADHD struggle with executive functions, it’s not because they have ADHD, it’s because they have weak cognitive functions.
Guess what?
The cognitive functions are thinking skills.
And because they are skills, that means you can learn them.
Even if you have ADHD.
People with ADHD tend to struggle with similar cognitive functions. They may need to learn them differently than people who don’t have ADHD. But it doesn’t mean they can’t learn it.
As soon as they improve their cognitive functions and learn how to use them together with other cognitive functions, Voila! Their executive functions have magically improved!
Your Challenge
Your challenge this week is to notice, what cognitive functions are making it challenging for you to do the executive functions?
If you need help figuring it out, you can take the cognitive functions assessment by clicking right here and you’ll be able to see where each of your cognitive functions are.
Cheers to Peak Brain Performance!
Hi, I'm ST,
Just like you, I want to be more efficient and effective.
Most entrepreneurs want to grow their business but already got a lot of stress.
At LifePix University we help you rewire your brain to become more efficient and effective while experiencing more inner peace.
Learn more here.
Your Essential Guide
to Cognitive Functions
This guide will give you all you need to start improving your cognitive functions. Learn what all 28 thinking skills are, how they apply to you and what you can do today to begin improving them.
Cognitive Functions Assessment
Thinking is not one big thing. Thinking is made up of 28 parts, called cognitive functions.
Take the FREE assessment to see where each of your cognitive functions are currently at.
We're on for 1M downloads
By the end of 2025
Can you help us reach our goal?
Share this podcast with someone you love!
