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Are you drowning in the demands of work, home, and life? Juggling it all, and feeling overwhelmed? 

Tried every tool and strategy, but nothing seems to stick? 

It isn’t just about finding the right tools that will work for you - you also need to check that self-talk, understand your brain & shift your mindset. 

Break free from the cycle of procrastination & perfectionism by learning about your brain. 

Once you understand why you get stuck, and how to work with your energy, we can create the right tools for you to plan, organize, and prioritize. 

You’ll feel calmer, more confident, and less overwhelmed.

You’ll finally get into a flow where you start & finish tasks and confidently keep track of everything that’s on your plate. 

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Everyone uses executive functioning skills every single day. 

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Organizing

Self-Regulation

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Sustained Attention

Problem Solving

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Time Management

Flexible Thinking

Metacognition

Planning

Task Initiation

Prioritizing

Challenges with executive functioning can look like:

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Difficulty starting projects

Physical disorganization

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Over or underestimating time

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and burnout

Having lots of idea & losing track of thoughts

Procrastination & feeling stuck

Life shouldn’t be such a struggle.

That’s where coaching comes in.

Good news: 

You don’t need to try to figure it out on your own anymore. 

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Hi, I’m Sarah Lovell. I’ve been coaching for 10 years and I created Executive Functioning First, LLC because I want to help you create a calm, confident, and organized life. 

I’m a firm believer that self-care and self-talk are the foundation of our executive functioning abilities. What we say to ourselves and how we take care of ourselves impacts our ability to do the things we need and want to do.  

Whether you're an adult with ADHD, a busy professional, a college student, or a perfectionist, Executive Functioning First is here for you.

“I signed up for group coaching with Sarah. She was warm, encouraging, and supportive throughout the whole process. I got a lot of useful techniques to incorporate into my routines, as well as mindset shifts by being patient with myself through better understanding my ADHD. My favorite part was how she listens and helps walk you through your challenges with gentle guidance. Highly recommend her coaching service!”

- CARA

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