Module 3 – Motivation, Avoidance & Burnout

Content Summary:

  • Explores why teens may avoid study or procrastinate, and why this is often fear-driven, not laziness.

  • Explains signs of burnout (apathy, irritability, disengagement).

  • Discusses how pushing harder can increase stress and reduce motivation.

  • Provides guidance on supporting motivation without pressure: focus on effort, curiosity, and emotional safety.

  • Emphasises that repetition is normal under stress and not a sign of failure.

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