An ER doctor and marriage and family therapist shares her experiences with the ebb and flow of executive function capacity.

Systems that work for you do not have to look like someone else's or be perfect to be helpful.

Maybe it’s not you getting in your own way, maybe it’s your brain’s wiring hitting the brakes. Imagine trying to finish a task but never getting around to it. For instance, you’ve been meaning to take ...

Many psychiatric disorders are linked to altered functioning of brain networks that drive reward processing and executive functions like making decisions, taking risks, planning, and memory. But a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover Mental Wellness for Adolescents and Adults. Executive functioning skills are your child’s mental control center, ...

Frequently saying "um," pausing to find words, or losing your train of thought may reveal more about brain function than ...