Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Motivation: Why I’m Bribing My 12-Year-Old to Complete a 4-Week Weightlifting Challenge.

📸 JennaLesterPhotography - Before senioritis fully kicks in, take some time to ensure you feel confident with these essential life skills! If you need help, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’m cheering for you as you embark on this exciting new phase of life. You’ve got this!

As your schedule is about to change dramatically, it’s crucial to find ways to incorporate movement into your daily routine. Life can get busy, but making physical activity a priority is essential for your overall well-being. Regular exercise not only helps manage stress but also enhances sleep quality and cognitive function, making it easier to navigate life’s challenges.

When it comes to meal planning or selecting food from a dorm cafeteria, it’s essential to make choices that support your health and well-being.

Do you ever feel like you talk yourself out of a behavior that you were planning on doing? Or possibly talk yourself into impulsively engaging in a behavior that you wanted to avoid? There is a reason for that! Read more on how the brain works and mental loopholes. Once you know, you can work to out loop your loopholes!

Celebrating your wins releases dopamine which helps increase motivation to repeat behavior! How do you celebrate?

Sleep is a crucial clean-up time for your body. Your body and brain get rid of old cells while you are sleeping. If you are still digesting or have poor quality sleep, your clean-up process may be impaired!