When “Lack of Effort” Isn’t What It Seems

“Sometimes, we have to give students the space to just be.”

In the world of executive function coaching, we often highlight the wins—the student who starts turning in their homework, the one who finally builds a consistent routine, or the teenager who becomes more organized and independent. Those stories are inspiring, and they’re important to share. But today, I want to share something different.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. There is a strong relationship between challenges in EFs and mental health.