Ep 89: Executive Function Skills Series #7 Metacognition

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In this deep-dive episode of our executive function series, I share how to develop metacognition—your ability to think about your thinking—and the practical tools that helped me go from feeling mentally dragged around to becoming the conscious director of my own mind.

📌 Key Topics:

My personal journey from feeling thoughts just "happened to me" to gaining control
The untrained dog analogy and what it reveals about unmanaged minds
Why so many ADHDers reach adulthood without realizing they can direct their thoughts
The connection between metacognition and breaking autopilot patterns
How awareness creates choice and stops emotional hijacking
Building the skill that most ADHD books don't teach

🗣️ Featured Quote: "Your thoughts are not facts. They're stories your brain tells you, and it's okay to question them. Metacognition is simply your ability to notice and name what's going on in your brain. That awareness is what gives you choice."

💡 Strategy Breakdown:

Master the brain dump technique to see what's actually happening in your head
Use the C-T-F-A-R model to understand how thoughts create your feelings and actions
Practice self-coaching to make conscious choices instead of reacting automatically
Learn to get curious about your thoughts without judgment
Develop emotional vocabulary using tools like the feelings wheel

🎯 Coming Up Next: Join us next week as we continue our executive function series with the final skill in this comprehensive journey.

🔑 Key Takeaway: Metacognition works like training a puppy—with practice and patience, you can teach your mind to work with you instead of against you. The goal isn't to control every thought, but to become aware enough to choose your response.

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