Executive dysfunction often hits me like a wall, large and looming and made of impenetrable bricks. When it happens, I struggle to start any task, no matter how simple or straightforward, and the more balls I drop the more my anxiety compounds until I find myself staring at a massive to-do list that feels impossible to break down into manageable chunks.

This semester, I’m writing my master’s thesis, and I’m anxious about how often executive dysfunction might hinder my progress. I’ve been vocal ab...