Emotional control Quote by Richard Guare
““Two Dimensions of Executive Skills: Thinking and Doing Executive skills involving thinking (cognition) Working memory Planning/prioritization Organization Time management Metacognition Executive skills involving doing (behavior) Response inhibition Emotional control Sustained attention Task initiation Goal-directed persistence Flexibility””
About This Quote
Source Book: Executive Skills Handbook, 2015
Executive skills split into mental planning and physical execution, both needing regulation.
In simple terms: Thinking and doing require distinct but linked abilities.
Key Takeaway
Develop both cognition and behavior.
Themes
cognition
behavior
self‑regulation
productivity
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
educational
motivational
When to use this quote
- work projects
- studying
- personal goal setting
- habit formation
Key Concepts
Executive function
metacognition
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance planning with action?
- Which executive skill needs your most improvement?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on one side may neglect the other, reducing effectiveness.
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