Parents, this is for students. Learning how to make hard things easy is ESSENTIAL if you want to learn to get through procrastination and get into action so you can build towards a great future. This video explains how if you struggle with Executive Function, you can use this tip to help you do the things that need to get done for your own well-being. Video Transcript: Click here to download the transcript PDF. Hey students, what's up? It's me, Seth, and welcome to my … [Read more...]
Executive Function & PROCRASTINATION. A breakdown.
By the end of this vlog, you’ll get 2 things: Understand exactly how procrastination fits into Executive Function and how it impacts students Know my #1 key strategy for what to do about it I also cover: EF aspects Two sides of the same coin Self-starting, task initiation, get the train going Procrastination, unmotivated, undisciplined, stuck Do not have skills to self-start The impacts and consequences of procrastination Grades Relationships Emotional … [Read more...]
PROCRASTINATION! How to do a STUDY SPRINT and break through it
Please CLICK above to share. Procrastination is a massive problem for my students who struggle with executive function. Unfortunately, these students have all sorts of consequences as a result, including late work, missing work, incomplete work, zeroes, falling grades, homework battles, overwhelm, stress, etc.. This video teaches students how I use my 3-30-3 study sprint method to break through procrastination and get stuff done. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support … [Read more...]
Students, I know you hate planning, BUT…
Students, I know you hate planning, BUT... Please *click* below to share … [Read more...]
3 school PLANNER myths and what to do instead
Please CLICK above to share. In this video, I'll explain 3 big myths about planners/calendars/agendas and how adults try to help students use them. Then I'll give you guidance on what really matters when choosing the right planner for a student who struggles with planning. Love my work and want to give? Click here! To support me, please CLICK at the bottom to share. Click here to visit my official YouTube Channel & subscribe if you want! Thank you — Seth Reading the … [Read more...]
“He’s not motivated by much of anything”
Here is a set of 3 videos based upon the following email I received from a reader: Hello Seth, I have an 11-year old son in 6th grade, a 2E-type boy (in a "GT" program since 3rd grade and also on a 504), who is not motivated by much of anything. When he wants to, he can do great work, but only when he wants. And, it's never clear what motivates this uptick in more attention to his work. Sometimes, it's the subject matter, as he definitely has his passions. He's very much an out-of-the-box … [Read more...]
What’s your Prioritization Style?
How to get better with priorities Every week I work with the most amazing group of outside-the-box learners. All are right-brained students who struggle with some combination of executive function issues. In a nutshell, they learn differently. We work on homework, organization, time management, emotional regulation, social issues, etc.. Last week, one of my high schoolers asked, "how should I prioritize my homework so I can get it done more efficiently?" This is a great question, and here's … [Read more...]
How I successfully teach students to make a "daily plan" (Video)
This won’t come as a surprise to you, but the students I work with aren’t exactly great with planning. In fact, they usually resist it. But here’s a problem, because learning to plan is absolutely essential for every single student in order to prepare for independence in life, regardless of the type of work they eventually go into. "Quit bugging me! I know what I'm doing" These students want more and more independence but still lack the tools to manage independently. They also tend to be very … [Read more...]
Unmotivated kids
Procrastination. Dragging your feet. Putting it off. Avoidance. Resistance. Motivation is overrated We like to think that if we can just figure out how to motivate our kids properly, a mental switch will flip and they'll realize how much easier it is. But it doesn't happen that way with a lot of kids. Learning how to walk through resistance tends to happen painfully slowly. Our children often want to convince us that they need to wait until they feel motivated. They claim they … [Read more...]
How to begin spring semester the right way
Here's a 7 minute video where I share how I help prep students for the spring semester. Of course many students won't want to do this. After all, it's not exactly fun. But the amount of energy and frustration it will save makes it well worth it. Not to mention, it will help you have a much more successful semester, ultimately giving you more free time to do what you want. Here are the main keys: 1. Bring everything home; books, folders, papers, everything from the desk or locker, etc.. (if you … [Read more...]
How to plan for projects and exams: Backwards planning 101 video
Planning is one of the most important skills students must master, but for those with executive function challenges, this is notoriously difficult. I spend a great deal of time helping students build their own personalized approach to planning, so it actually works for their idiosyncrasies. "Backwards planning" is a specific strategy I use with students who have long-term projects or upcoming exams/tests. It's flexible, easy, and powerful. The most important benefit is that it greater … [Read more...]
Planner haters
I hear comments like this regularly: I hate planners. I don't need a planner. I just don't like to use a planner. I know, I know. You really don't want to use a planner. But you do need to figure out some way to manage the details. Seriously, I'll break it down and help make it simple and straight forward. I know because I do this with students all the time and it works. The nuances I will describe will make a BIG difference. Look, students who aren't naturally organized tend to get … [Read more...]
Unitasking vs. Multitasking: What's Best for Students?
Although multitasking has it's place, it's often nothing more than doing several things in succession with diminished quality. When it comes to struggling students trying to learn in our fast paced society, multitasking usually gets in the way. When I unitask, when I am fully present for what I am doing, I find that less is more. More fun, more productive, more interesting, more valuable and even more efficient. Many years ago, I got ahold of a book called The Miracle of Mindfulness by … [Read more...]