Initiation
Task Initiation involves all of the other Executive Function skills:
Task Initiation involves all of the other Executive Function skills:
- planning
- prioritizing,
- time management,
- organization,
- impulse control,
- attention,
- and working memory.
But sometimes just getting started is the biggest hurdle!
But sometimes just getting started is the biggest hurdle!
What is task initiation? Task initiation is the ability to start a task. It includes overcoming procrastination and getting started on tasks even if you don't want to do them.
What is task initiation? Task initiation is the ability to start a task. It includes overcoming procrastination and getting started on tasks even if you don't want to do them.
- Starting an assignment in class right away after directions are given.
- Cleaning your room when it needs to be done, without reminders or prompts.
- Beginning a tough test or quiz, even if you aren’t 100% confident on the assignment.
- Break down large tasks into parts.
- Work in short bursts and take brain breaks.
- Set up motivators or rewards for completing tasks.
- Work in a place where you normally would do that type of work.
- Reduce distractions- set up a clean and organized work space.
*Make a Plan
*Make a Plan
*Break the Task Down
*Break the Task Down
*Develop Strategies for When You Get Stuck
*Develop Strategies for When You Get Stuck
- Reread Rubric or Directions
- Take a Break (Brain Breaks!)
- Ask for Help
- Revisit the Big Picture: Remember your Goals/Objectives
*Rewards/ Extrinsic Motivation
*Rewards/ Extrinsic Motivation
- Putting your head down when it is time to begin work independently.
- Finding other things to do when it’s time to work, such as sharpening pencil multiple times or getting a drink.
- “I don’t know what to do,” even if directions were just given.
- At the end of a work period, there are only doodles on the paper instead of a complete task.
- Feeling frustrated when trying to start your work.
