I have executive dysfunction.
When I was a kid, my friends called me “wishy washy” because I never had a preference about how to spend our after-school time.
Growing up, I never actually chose a career — the decision seemed so complicated. I went to college as an “undecided” major, quit after a semester, and then fell into copy editing in my early 20s.
Now, at 52, single and finally on my own and enjoying my life more than ever, there are a million things I want to do. I’ve made multiple lists and boards to define and refine my goals and visions. The trouble is actually making them happen.
Last year, I finally looked at what had been happening throughout my life — maybe because I’d crossed the “50” line and wasn’t where I wanted to be. I asked myself a lot of questions and took some assessments.
What I figured out was: I’m not lazy — I work hard, and have all my life. I’m not indecisive — I have clear ideas about what I want (sometimes too many ideas). And I’m not unmotivated—I’m so excited about possibilities!
I just have trouble translating that motivation into motion. It’s weird.
What is executive dysfunction?
“Executive dysfunction is a term for the range of cognitive…
