Organization Skills

Executive Functioning Skills

Keep academics and personal tasks organized.

• Visual supports: Use visual schedules, calendars, lists, and other visual aids to help keep track of daily tasks and routines.   
• Checklists and reminders: Break down tasks into smaller steps and use checklists or reminders to stay on track.   
• Routines: Establish consistent routines.   
• Timers: Set a timer for a specific amount of time to work on a task.   
• Color coding: Use color coding as a visual strategy to stay organized.   
• De-clutter: Reduce visual and sensory distractions by de-cluttering spaces.   
• Adjust goals: Adjust goals to fit your learning style and hobbies.   
• Keep a journal: Keep a journal to record progress and track achievements.   
• Use apps: Use apps like Apple reminders to schedule tasks and set alarms to keep track of what tasks need to be completed and meet deadlines.

Try out different organizational strategies. Rate each strategy after a trial period to determine which work best for you. Incorporate S.M.A.R.T. goals to improve your organizational skills.