The Prepped and Polished Podcast is an educational and inspirational show that offers tutoring and test prep tips as well as interviews with celebrities and leaders in education. It is hosted by Alexis Avila, founder of Prepped and Polished LLC, a tutoring and test prep firm for K-college.

On today's show, Alexis talks Yulia Rafailova who is founder of Mind Full Education, a company that helps parents and their kids tackle a variety of issues that stem from executive functioning deficits such as:

> Lack of engagement and motivation in academics/school.

> Disorganization, losing important items.

> Emotional overwhelm and anxiety.

> Poor time management, planning, and prioritizing tasks.

> Lack of study routine and skills.

> Communication, asking for help, and self-advocacy.

Yulia says that it’s better to use the word TAKE ACTION (vs. motivation). The word motivated puts a lot of pressure on you. But taking action will lead you to take more action and feel more motivated!

Yulia’s Tips to take action to get better motivated in school:

Exercise: Write down three columns on paper of goals that you need to get done and what you want to get done.

In another column write down all the negative consequences if not reaching those goals

In another column write all the benefits if goals are reached.

Do this process daily, it will help you take more action.

Yulia’s advice for teens:

Ask yourself what do you love to do, what are you passionate about, and what problem do you want to solve in the world.

For another related conversation, check out my podcast with Seth Perler episode #162 on Strengthening your Executive Functioning Skills

Download Yulia’s Parent guide: Students need Executive Function NOT Motivation

https://www.mindfulleducation.com/single-post/3StepParentGuide

Enjoy, Thanks for Listening and remember at The Prepped and Polished Podcast, We Empower You to Take Control of Your Education!

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