In this episode of the Prepared School Psych podcast, host Jenny Ponzuric continues the mini series on executive functioning with guest Dr. Amy Merenda. They discuss the common struggles associated with the implementation of new strategies learned from workshops and books, often overshadowed by daily responsibilities. They emphasize the need to break out of autopilot routines to adopt new practices effectively. Dr. Merenda highlights the upcoming Executive Functioning Academy and the Executive Functioning Momentum community, focusing on practical strategies, accountability, mindset, and coaching to help implement and sustain these new practices. The episode concludes with a mindset exercise to shift from stress to excitement, revealing how language influences motivation.

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Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:27 The Struggle of Implementation

02:59 Autopilot and Routine

03:55 Executive Functioning Academy

06:07 Executive Functioning Momentum Community

09:53 Motivation and Mindset

12:58 Coaching and Leadership

18:16 Mindset Language Game

23:18 Conclusion and Next Steps

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