Executive dysfunction
Executive dysfunction means the skills that manage planning and task‑starting are harder to use in that moment. It is about brain load, not effort.
Definition
Executive dysfunction describes times when executive function skills are less available. Stress, fatigue, or sensory overload can reduce capacity. People may struggle to start tasks, sequence steps, or hold multiple items in mind. Support focuses on simplifying tasks and reducing decision load.
Why it matters here
We design routines to reduce decision fatigue and lower the activation barrier.
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Common misunderstandings
- It is the same as laziness.
- More pressure will fix it.
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Citations & review
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Last reviewed
17 Jan 2026
Next review due
16 Jul 2026
Updated
17 Jan 2026
Evidence & sources
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Update history
- 17 Jan 2026contentInitial glossary definition published.
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