How do Executive Functioning Problems impact a person?
- Shame and self-criticism for not being able to act on your intentions/values
- Low self esteem
- Lateness and increased stress from rushing
- Distractibility/Poor Attention
- Depression due to difficulty reaching goals/achieving your full potential
- Procrastination and avoidance
- Memory problems
- Difficulty regulating your sleep
- Difficulty planning & completing tasks
- Disorganization (e.g. cluttered space, lost belongings)
- Difficulties in relationships/social situations (interrupting, acting before you think, doing things you regret later, difficulty waiting)
- Feeling easily bored
- Difficulty switching from one task or location to another