Glossary

o   Plan - The ability to have a realistic perception of the steps necessary to accomplish a goal or task.

o   Time management - The ability to manage time or to have a realistic perception of how long things take. Important in planning and scheduling too.

o   Organize - The ability to create systems of doing things or keeping track of things, that are organized enough so goals can be met effectively.

o   Prioritize - The ability to know and do what is most important at any given time.

o   Inhibit - This refers to one's ability to hold back, to pause, to think before you act, to not be too impulsive, to have self-restraint. Inhibit thoughts, emotions, behaviors that are inappropriate or that go against long term goals and well-being. When we do not inhibit well, we are thought to be impulsive or hyperactive.

o   Focus - The ability to manage and sustain attention, focus, concentrate, be "on task", stick to it. Resisting temptation to shift when trying to focus, avoid distractions, redirect thoughts.

o   Task initiation - Self-starting or activation. Getting the ball rolling, getting the train moving.

o   Task persistence - Continuing to try until finished, working to completion.

o   Transition - The ability to shift from activity to activity effectively.

o   Working memory - Verbal and visual strategies that help us keep things in mind as we work through things. It's like juggling balls, being able to track the important details during a process. Includes self-talk and visual imagery.

o   Detail - Remembering and managing important details.

o   Reflect - This refers to one's ability to take a step back and reflect in order to problem solve. It also refers to self-checking (think checking work in math for example). Reflection is all about self-awareness, consciousness, mindfulness, introspection.

o   Emotional regulation - Having tools to truly regulate and work through challenging emotions.