Are you smart, scattered, and struggling? You're not alone. Cutting-edge
research shows that today's 24/7 wired world and the growing demands of
work and family life may simply max out the part of the brain that
manages complex tasks. That's especially true for those lacking strong
executive skills--the core brain-based abilities needed to maintain
focus, meet deadlines, and stay cool under pressure. In this essential
guide, leading experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare help you map your
own executive skills profile and take effective steps to boost your
organizational skills, time management, emotional control, and nine
other essential capacities. The book is packed with science-based
strategies and concrete examples, plus downloadable practical tools for
creating your own personalized action plan. Whether on the job or at
home, you can get more done with less stress.
See also the authors' Smart but Scattered parenting guides, plus an
academic planner for students and related titles for professionals.