* Cognitive offloading saves valuable brainspace by using tools to keep track of things for you. I keep a kitchen timer on my desk so I don't have to track things like "Take a 10-minute break, then do more yardening." Using lists like you mentioned above makes it much easier to track what you need to do and what you have completed.
* Brain foods ensure that your body has all the raw materials it needs to make neurochemicals. They also boost mood and energy. Yogurt and fresh fruit are summer favorites for me. When I feel tired and unfocused, something cold and wet will usually help. In cold weather, I typically go for hot drinks or things with warming spices such as ginger cookies.
* Chunking breaks down large tasks into smaller tasks. It also makes a long string of things easier to remember (which is one reason why telephone numbers have breaks).
* Meditation can improve most mental skills. There are many versions to explore.
* Some folks love doing puzzles, brainteasers, etc. which improve executive functions related to memory and problem-solving.
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Date: 2025-05-21 09:38 pm (UTC)https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/executive-function
https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/12-strategies-to-improve-executive-functions
Among the things that I find most helpful:
* Cognitive offloading saves valuable brainspace by using tools to keep track of things for you. I keep a kitchen timer on my desk so I don't have to track things like "Take a 10-minute break, then do more yardening." Using lists like you mentioned above makes it much easier to track what you need to do and what you have completed.
* Brain foods ensure that your body has all the raw materials it needs to make neurochemicals. They also boost mood and energy. Yogurt and fresh fruit are summer favorites for me. When I feel tired and unfocused, something cold and wet will usually help. In cold weather, I typically go for hot drinks or things with warming spices such as ginger cookies.
* Chunking breaks down large tasks into smaller tasks. It also makes a long string of things easier to remember (which is one reason why telephone numbers have breaks).
* Meditation can improve most mental skills. There are many versions to explore.
* Some folks love doing puzzles, brainteasers, etc. which improve executive functions related to memory and problem-solving.