Journaling is a powerful, evidence-supported tool for understanding and managing executive function. These prompts help you explore your experience with executive function more deeply.
Awareness Prompts for Executive Function
Start by building awareness of how executive function shows up for you:
- When did I first notice executive function in my life? What was happening?
- What situations or thoughts tend to trigger my executive function?
- How does executive function feel in my body? Where do I notice it physically?
- What does my executive function tell me about myself or the world?
Processing Prompts for Executive Function
Use these prompts to process emotions and experiences related to executive function:
- What am I most afraid of about my executive function?
- What would I tell a friend who was experiencing executive function?
- What has executive function taken from me? What has it taught me?
- What does 'recovery' from executive function look like to me?
Progress Prompts for Executive Function
Track your growth with these reflection questions:
- What strategies have helped my executive function the most?
- How have I grown stronger in managing executive function?
- What would my life look like with executive function less present?