Motivating Teens: Pain, Pleasure, & the Pressure to Achieve
Have you ever found yourself doing something for fear of negative consequences? Ever tried to achieve something difficult, just to prove to yourself that you can? Have you ever pushed yourself to do a dreaded task, only to find you truly love what you are doing? Think about each of these scenarios. Why do we … Read more
Heart Rate Training: How Does it Work?
I am an avid runner and have recently started heart rate training. I did this about five years ago, but after some time it fell to the wayside. Now, I am back at it! As I remembered, slowing myself down is the hardest part! I figured I would read up on the facts this time … Read more
Motivating Teens: Why Can’t We Just Give Them Gold Stars?
Have you ever wished you could motivate your teen by offering him a sucker or providing her with an opportunity to earn a desired toy after putting enough gold stars on the calendar? This may have worked when your child was younger, but life with a teenager is much more complicated! In order to understand … Read more
