Inattention Symptoms:

• Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or activities

• Frequently makes careless mistakes or overlooks details

• Often seems not to listen when spoken to directly

• Trouble organizing tasks and activities

• Avoids or dislikes tasks that require sustained mental effort

• Frequently loses items needed for tasks (e.g., keys, phone, papers)

• Easily distracted by unrelated thoughts or external stimuli

• Often forgetful in daily activities

Hyperactivity/Impulsivity Symptoms:

• Fidgets, taps hands or feet, or squirms in seat

• Has difficulty staying seated when expected

• Feels restless or constantly "on the go"

• Talks excessively

• Blurts out answers before questions are completed

• Struggles to wait their turn

• Interrupts or intrudes on others' conversations or activities

CBT can help with executive functioning by teaching practical strategies to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning. It focuses on building skills in areas where people with executive functioning difficulties often struggle, such as time management, organization, and emotional regulation.

CBT can also help you identify unhelpful thought patterns (like negative self-talk or feelings of failure) and replace them with more constructive, realistic thinking. Over time, CBT can boost self-esteem, reduce stress, and support better follow-through on tasks and goals.