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RSD in the Holiday Season: Navigating Emotions with Grace
RSD often feels sharper during the holidays because routines shift, social pressure rises, and the nervous system works overtime. Understanding what’s happening underneath the surface can help you stay grounded, regulated, and supported through the season.

Lisa Sydney
Dec 10, 20255 min read


Why Employees Miss Deadlines: 5 Root Causes Every HR Professional Should Understand
Missed deadlines often come from executive function challenges, not poor work ethic. HR leaders can learn the five key reasons and how to support employees better.

Stephanie DeSouza MSW, LMSW, ADHD-RSP
Dec 4, 20255 min read


When Do Executive Functioning Skills Develop - and Why It Matters at Every Age.
Kids, teens, and adults all use executive functioning skills, but they don’t develop at the same time or at the same pace. Knowing how these skills grow can make everyday challenges easier to understand and helps us nurture stronger habits across every stage of life.

Jacquelyn Harper MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP
Nov 20, 20254 min read


Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: From Sensitivity to Strength
Unlock growth by understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) in the workplace. Learn strategies for employees with RSD ADHD and discover essential executive function tools for effective workplace support.

Jacquelyn Harper MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP
Nov 11, 20254 min read


THE TEN EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONS
Ever feel like your brain has too many tabs open? That’s your executive functions at work, the mental engines that help you plan, focus, and stay calm under pressure. When they’re in sync, life feels smooth; when they’re off, everything feels harder. This guide explores the ten key executive functions with real-life examples and practical tips to help you think clearer, act smarter, and live with more intention.

Jacquelyn Harper MS, OTR/L, ADHD-RSP
Oct 30, 20255 min read


Managing Fall Holiday Pressures: An Executive Function Approach for Moms
Fall holidays can be exciting and fun, but for many moms, they also feel really overwhelming. Between school events, costumes, family traditions, cooking, traveling, and keeping life running as usual, it’s easy to feel stretched too thin. As an executive function coach, I see these pressures through the lens of planning, prioritizing, managing time, and regulating emotions. When those skills are pushed to their limits, especially during busy seasons like Halloween and Thanksg

Lisa Sydney
Oct 28, 20253 min read
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