<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Focus Forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Focus, Unlocking Potential]]></description><link>https://www.focus-forward.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 01 Sep 2026 18:21:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.focus-forward.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Executive Functioning Skills Behind a Successful School Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[School success takes more than understanding the material. Learn how executive functioning skills like organization, time management, attention, and emotional regulation shape a student’s school day.]]></description><link>https://www.focus-forward.org/post/the-executive-functioning-skills-behind-a-successful-school-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a90a481b26be70df8909f53</guid><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 21:04:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7567be_405896af6a97457ca27bcbcad9557b4f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon Arbel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why You Know What To Do...              But Still Cannot Start. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s time to get real. You know what needs to get done. It’s not at all a mystery, it’s completely on your list, you’ve thought about it many times (maybe too many times), it’s staring at you straight in the face and guess what is happening? You’re still not starting. You’re still not getting it done.  Yes, this is real. Yes, this happens to many people. Instead of starting, diving in, getting the task even initiated, you’re doing other things. Maybe you’re doing smaller things, easier...]]></description><link>https://www.focus-forward.org/post/why-you-know-what-to-do-but-still-cannot-start</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6af219bd78b63a8fd0e016</guid><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 06:45:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7567be_3083a3faca254da5a6f3097470ca7f49~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon Arbel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Smart People Still Struggle with Organization (And Why That's Okay)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you've ever thought, "I know exactly what I need to do... I just can't seem to get started," you're not alone. One of the biggest misconceptions about executive functioning is that it's tied to intelligence. In reality, executive functioning has very little to do with how smart someone is and everything to do with how the brain manages everyday tasks. Many bright, creative, and highly capable individuals struggle with planning, organization, time management, prioritization, emotional...]]></description><link>https://www.focus-forward.org/post/the-importance-of-sustainable-living-in-today-s-world</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32ff1ece85b49c3c4e2461</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:10:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/7567be_9482252c1151461eab856f14d885f83a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon Arbel</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Executive Functioning Starts Long Before Homework]]></title><description><![CDATA[When most people hear the term executive functioning, they immediately think about homework, grades, or school performance. While executive functioning certainly plays an important role in academics, these skills extend far beyond the classroom. Executive functioning is what helps us navigate everyday life. It's remembering to pack your lunch before leaving the house, following a morning routine, managing your time, switching between tasks, controlling impulses, solving problems, and...]]></description><link>https://www.focus-forward.org/post/the-art-of-mindful-living</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a32ff1c9b47a7f91ae7045a</guid><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:10:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/56f511babbf24ed8bc3e849f23c4e25c.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Sharon Arbel</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>