Neural Blueprint Slides The Control Center
Executive Mastery // Session 01
The "CEO" of Your Brain
Executive functions are the mental skills we use every day to get things done. Think of it as the Air Traffic Control system of your mind.
"It's not about how smart you are; it's about how you use your brain's resources to achieve your goals."
Planning
Timing
Organizing
Focus
The Interest-Based Nervous System
The Challenge
Traditional "boring" tasks feel physically impossible because the brain's reward system is wired differently.
The Superpower
When interested, ADHD brains can "Hyperfocus," out-performing typical brains in speed and creativity.
4 Pillars of ADHD Motivation
Interest: Do I like it?Novelty: Is it new?Challenge: Is it a game?Urgency: Is the deadline NOW?
Group Discussion
"Which part of your day feels most like an 'unorganized flight tower'?"
"What is one thing you can hyperfocus on for hours?"
Brain Inventory Worksheet Brain Inventory
Executive Mastery // Session 01 // Self-Assessment
NEURAL BLUEPRINT
Name:
Date:
Below are various "Control Center" functions. Rate how much friction you feel with each task. 1 = Smooth Sailing (I've got this) | 5 = High Friction (This is a major struggle).
Impulse Control
Thinking before I act; not blurting things out; sticking to a plan instead of getting distracted.
1 2 3 4 5
Working Memory
Holding information in mind while I work; remembering multi-step instructions.
1 2 3 4 5
Task Initiation
Getting started on a task without procrastinating; overcoming "the wall of awful."
1 2 3 4 5
Planning & Prioritization
Deciding what is most important; creating a roadmap for a big project.
1 2 3 4 5
Emotional Control
Managing frustration when things get hard; not letting a bad grade ruin the whole day.
1 2 3 4 5
Blueprint Analysis
Low Friction Win:
Which skill felt easiest? How does it help you in life?
High Friction Challenge:
Which skill scored highest (4 or 5)? Describe a time this held you back.
The Lab Scenarios
Choose one scenario to discuss with your group. How would you "hack" this situation?
The Infinite Scroll
You sit down to do 10 minutes of math homework. You "just check" one notification. Suddenly, it's 45 minutes later, and you haven't written a single number.
Identify the EF Glitch:
The Missing Piece
You studied for two hours. You completed the worksheet. But when you get to class, you can't find it in your bag, your locker, or your digital drive. It's just... gone.
Identify the EF Glitch:
Time Architect Slides Time Architects
Curing Time Blindness // Session 02
What is Time Blindness?
The Internal Clock
For many people with ADHD, time isn't a continuous line. It's just "NOW" or "NOT NOW."
Under-estimation
The "Planning Fallacy": We think a 30-minute task will take 5 minutes, or vice versa.
Where did the hour go?
The Time Audit Hack
01
Predict
Guess how long the task will take. Write it down.
02
Measure
Use a timer. See how long it actually takes.
03
Adjust
The "ADHD Tax": Multiply your prediction by 1.5x next time.
The Great Pizza Party Plan
You have a major project due on Friday . It's currently Monday . Work as a group to "Backwards Plan" the steps starting from Friday and working back to today.
Define the "Done" state
Set the "Must-Start" dates
Time Audit Worksheet The Time Audit
Quantifying the "ADHD Tax"
Session 02 Activity
LOG_ID: ARCHITECT_2.1
Student Investigator
Timeline Date
Phase 1: Prediction vs. Reality
Pick 3 tasks you need to do this week. Be honest about your guesses.
Task Description Predicted Time Actual Time The "Glitch" Gap
* The "Glitch" Gap = Actual Time minus Predicted Time
Phase 2: Reverse Engineer a Goal
Choose a goal for this Friday (e.g., "Submit Essay" or "Clean Room"). Work backwards to today.
Friday (Goal)
e.g., Essay is 100% submitted by 8 PM
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday (Today)
What is the very first tiny step you can do in 5 minutes?
Post-Audit Reflection
Why do you think the "Glitch" Gap happens for you?
What is one "Time Anchor" (alarm, visual timer, etc.) you will use tomorrow?
Chaos Command Slides Chaos Command
System Design for Frictionless Living // Session 03
Eliminate the Friction
Organization isn't about being "neat." It's about reducing Decision Fatigue .
Friction: "Where is my charger?"
Flow: Everything has a home.
If you haven't used it in 6 months, it's trash (or digital clutter).
The Launchpad Method
Your brain is at its worst in the morning. Don't make it work.
Set the Launchpad
A physical spot by the door where EVERYTHING you need for tomorrow sits ready.
• Keys/ID Card
• Fully charged laptop
• Water bottle
• Gym bag
"Don't leave tonight until tomorrow is ready."
Digital Systems
The Drive Reset
• One folder per subject.
• Label files: Date_Subject_Name
• Archive old semester work.
Phone Hygiene
• Delete 3 apps you don't use.
• Turn off NON-HUMAN notifications.
• Group social media into one folder.
Launchpad Designer Worksheet The Launchpad Designer
Session 03 // Physical & Digital System Design
1
Physical "Hot Spots"
Identify the spots in your life where things currently "pile up" or get lost.
The Problem Zone
Where do you lose things most? (e.g., bottom of backpack, locker, floor of bedroom)
One action to declutter this spot:
The New Launchpad
Designate a spot by your door. Sketch/list the 5 items that will LIVE there every night.
Drawing/Mapping Area
2
Digital "File Reset"
Google Drive / Canvas Architecture
Imagine your current messy drive is being deleted tonight. You get to rebuild it from scratch. How would you name your folders?
Folder A:
Folder B:
Folder C:
Standardized Naming Convention:
Write how you will name every single document from now on (e.g., [DATE]_[SUBJECT]_[ASSIGNMENT NAME])
YOUR_SYSTEM_HERE
Group Chat: The "Phone Trap"
• "What is the one app that consistently ruins your organizational flow?"
• "Do you prefer a digital or paper planner? Why? Which one actually gets used?"
Study Systems Slides Study Systems
High-Efficiency Learning // Session 04
Focus Lab
Active vs. Passive
Passive (Don't do this)
Re-reading notes, highlighting everything, "looking over" the textbook.
Active (Do this)
Practice testing, flashcards, explaining it to a friend, blurred recall.
"The Struggle IS the Learning."
If it feels easy while you're doing it, you're probably not learning it.
The Pomodoro Sprint
25 Work
5 Break
Repeat 4x
Then take a 20 minute break.
ADHD Rule for Break Time:
"NO SCROLLING. Move your body. Drink water. Step outside."
The "Panic Meter"
"You have a test tomorrow that you forgot about. You have 45 minutes to study before bed. What is your EXACT game plan?"
Option A: The Re-Reader
Flip through the 40 pages of notes and hope it sticks.
Option B: The Recall Strategy
Close the book. Write down everything you remember. Check what you missed.
Active Recall Lab Worksheet The Focus Lab
Active Recall & Pomodoro Protocol
System Operator (Name):
Level:
9 / 10
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Active Recall Challenge
The Rule: Pick a topic you're currently learning in school. Spend 2 minutes writing EVERYTHING you know about it without looking at your notes.
Recall Zone (No Peeking)
Subject: ____________________ Items Remembered: _____
Your Sprint Protocol
Phase 1: Deep Work (25 min)
What is the ONE specific task for this sprint?
e.g., Complete first 5 bio problems...
Potential Distraction "Waitlist": (Write it here to ignore it later)
Phase 2: Tactical Break (5 min)
DO NOT touch your phone. Choose one "Brain Reset" activity below:
Stretching / Pushups
Refill Water Bottle
1 Song (Eyes Closed)
Exit Ticket // Final Protocol
Looking back at the last 4 sessions, which "System Hack" will you commit to using this week?
My Primary System:
(e.g., The Launchpad, Backwards Planning, Active Recall)
Why it works for my brain:
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