Not So Motivating
Motivation, here’s something if someone found a way to sell in a bottle, they would be the wealthiest person on Earth – now we just need Elon Musk to come across this article. Keeping yourself motivated as an adult can be challenging, but did you ever wonder maybe that’s because you were never taught what healthy motivation looks like? Prepare to have your mind blown:
Teaching children to stay motivated is vital, but it all depends on how we do that. Negative reinforcement, i.e., what this person experienced, will only create the idea that motivation should come from fear, which can easily lead to anxiety later. Instead, motivating them with a healthy dose of positive reinforcement can make kids feel more confident.