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8 Effective Ways To Motivate Your Child

March 3, 2021Ayobiojo Mayowa

As a parent, I am sure you want to motivate your child to achieve their desired goals. Whether they are learning at school, playing sports, or spending time with friends, being motivated helps them be one step ahead of every aspect of life.

If your child is not performing well in academics, be lazy at doing things, then it might be possible that your kid is not self-motivated enough to achieve something special that he or she will be fond of.

As a parent, you are your children ideal and cheerleader. They assume you as their leader and learn from your actions, words and behaviour. It is your duty to motivate your child in life and help them when they need it.

If you’re wondering how to motivate your kids, then replace your behaviours and actions to motivate one that allows them to adopt a motivated person’s practices.

If you want to see your cute one achieve everything in life what they want, take a look at these 8 best practices to motivate your child.

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Set Goals:

Help your kid set goals in life and give them support to achieve every bit of it. Make a list of short-term and long-term goals and be sure the goals are reachable for them or require effort to obtain.

Make a Plan:

To start achieving a goal without a plan is like you are about to climb from the mountain without a parachute. A plan is necessary in order to reach goals. Help your kid create a proper strategy for achieving their goals.

Celebrate Accomplishments:

Little moments of celebrating your child accomplishment give them a dose of energy to achieve something more impressive next time. When your kid achieves their goal, let them know that you’re proud of them. Celebrate these special moments together.

Make Things Competitive:

Encourage healthy competition. Motivate your child and help them practice harder to beat another runner. Cheer your child encourage their self-believe in the race to help them lift the trophy defeating the competitor.

Encourage Them:

If your kid is failed in doing the thing up to your expectations then don’t punish them. Encourage them so that they get themselves ready again to fight back like a wounded lion. Let them know that you believe in them. Dismiss any fear or self-doubt they may have.

Take Interest:

Observe and learn your kid interest and behaviours. Listen to their words, especially about the areas of their interest stated. It will show your child that you care, and they feel free to share their interests with you.

Discover Passion:

Please encourage your child to help them discovers the things he or she are passionate about. It may take a few efforts along the way. Motivate your children on the journey toward passion and urge them to keep going until they don’t find out what it is.

Remain Positive:

Maintain positive and optimistic behaviour among your children. If they see fear and self-doubt in your eyes, then they’re more likely to lose confidence. Having a positive approach will keep brighten up their mind and soul.

 

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