Welcome back, students! As we re-enter school after February break, and shift from a “break” mindset to a “school” mindset, there are a few executive functioning tricks we can do to help with the transition.

1. Revisit and re-establish your school routines! Our brains thrive on stable and consistent routines and expectations. Write down your schedule and a to-do list to help visualize your tasks. Think about important dates and deadlines to prioritize what order the tasks need to be completed based on the level of importance.

2. Slowly incorporate your responsibilities! For most, not only is school resuming but other activities such as sports, arts, work, etc. To help the transition not feel too overwhelming, use a visual timer and block schedule to manage your time. Don’t forget to create time for self-care tasks and preferred activities during this time too.

3. Be gentle with yourself! Transitions are hard and things are not going to feel the same as they did before break. It may take a minute for the academic momentum to return so be patient with yourself.

We are so happy to see you back at BLS!