How many times have you said or perhaps have heard, “I’m just not motivated to (fill in the blank)”. I’ve come to discover that motivation is overrated! Sure we need it, especially to start a task or a project or a new wellbeing habit like exercise. Often we know what we need to do, we […]

Are you a ‘carrot’ or a ‘stick’ person? Knowing whether you are motivated by avoiding pain and the pressure of consequences or by achieving pleasure and rewards can help you (and your parents) work out the best way for you to be motivated to do your work for school. The concept comes from the idea […]

I believe one of the most important skills you can learn is emotional resilience. Emotional resilience is not about suppressing or pushing down or away “negative” emotions but more how you manage your emotional and mental state. Are you feeling sadness, fear, doubt and worry? Or are you feeling more “positive” emotions like joy, love, […]

Some of the most common arguments at home (related to schoolwork!) lead to statements like this: “Stop playing computer games and do your homework.” “I told you, get off your phone, I can see you are on Facebook.” “Why haven’t you started your homework yet?” “What do you mean you have no schoolwork to do?” […]

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