The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens

A practical workbook for teens with executive functioning disorder (EFD), ADHD, school stress, procrastination, disorganization, and trouble staying on track.

If you’re a teen who feels scattered, overwhelmed, unprepared, or always behind, you’re not alone. Maybe you forget assignments, lose track of deadlines, struggle to start homework, zone out in class, or feel frustrated when everyone tells you to “just get organized.” These challenges aren’t about laziness or lack of intelligence—they’re signs that your executive functioning skills need support.

The Executive Functioning Workbook for Teens offers an evidence-based, easy-to-use program to help you build the skills you need to manage school, relationships, responsibilities, and everyday life with more confidence.

Written directly for teens by a licensed school counselor, this workbook provides practical exercises to strengthen the executive functioning skills that help you plan ahead, manage time, stay focused, remember important information, handle frustration, communicate effectively, and follow through on goals.

In this workbook, you’ll learn how to:

Get organized at school, at home, and in daily lifeManage time, deadlines, homework, and long-term projectsImprove focus, attention, memory, and follow-throughStop procrastinating and start tasks with less stressTake better notes and keep track of important informationHandle frustration, setbacks, and emotional overwhelmBuild communication skills for teachers, parents, friends, and classmatesCreate routines and strategies that work for your brain