Executive Function Lab

Ever find yourself thinking, "I know what I need to do...I just can't get started."
  • October 13, 2026
  • 12:00 p.m.
  • 102 Boucke Building SDR Meeting Room

Four Weeks. Four Skills.

  • Understanding Executive Functioning
  • Planning and Prioritizing
  • Starting Tasks and Getting Unstuck
  • Building Sustainable Systems

No registration required. Attend one session or all four.

Each session attended earns an entry into a gift card drawing.

Plan It. Do It. Own It.

Ever find yourself thinking, "I know what I need to do... I just can't get started?"

The Executive Functioning Skill Lab is a series of practical, hands-on sessions designed to help you plan, get started, stay on track, and follow through when college feels overwhelming. Each session focuses on one tool you can use right away.

Week 1: Understanding Executive Functioning & Time Use

October 13 & 14
Learn why planning, organization, time awareness, and follow-through can be difficult and try practical tools that make deadlines, responsibilities, and next steps more visible.

Week 2: Planning & Prioritizing

October 20 & 21
Learn how to map deadlines, plan for exams and accommodations, prioritize competing demands, and create realistic action plans.

Week 3: Starting Tasks & Getting Unstuck

October 27 & 28
Explore common barriers to getting started, break overwhelming tasks into manageable steps, and identify practical strategies for moving forward.

Week 4: Building Sustainable Systems

November 3 & 4
Develop flexible routines, planning habits, and support systems that work with how you think, learn, and manage responsibilities.

 

Executive Function Lab
Contact:
upsdr@psu.edu • 814-863-1807
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