5 Study Habits to Improve Executive Function Skills

Executive function skills are the mental processes that help students plan, organize, focus, and follow through on tasks. Strong executive function is essential for academic success, especially for students balancing homework, extracurriculars, and increasingly complex assignments in middle school, high school, and beyond.

For students with ADHD, learning differences, or simply busy schedules, building good study habits can transform how they manage schoolwork. At Open Horizons Tutoring, we support students through personalized academic coaching and executive function coaching online, helping them develop independence, confidence, and structure.

Here are five powerful study habits that strengthen executive function skills and help students stay organized, motivated, and productive.