Raising a self-motivated child is the metaphorical holy grail of parenting. Some parents get lucky and their kids find a passion (other than video games and being social with friends) that peaks their self-motivation from a young age. For the rest of us it’s a struggle. This struggle often leads a parent to dangle carrots […]
Not all goals create motivation the same. Goals that are too easy or too hard drive very little motivation. In addition, goals you have no idea how to achieve or that highlight your weaknesses won’t do anything other than frustrate you. What motivates you to achieve your goals comes down to setting a goal that […]
The most cliché moment in all of sports is that moment when a coach attempts to give a motivational speech. I say “attempt” because most coaches aren’t exactly cut out for the job of being a motivational speaker. Unfortunately, the vast majority of coaches miss the mark when trying to motivate. It’s usually not because […]