So, if we want to redirect our decision to take a longer-term view, we need to both shape unconscious habits and examine priorities to make sure they match. In addition to motivating ourselves, it is important to learn how to motivate others. They need to feel the benefit of the priority you are suggesting. Treat them as you want them to be. He internalized that value and struggled to improve his actions because it felt good to have his real behavior meet that high standard.
Motivation is a complex process and a vital one.
Like so many intrapersonal skills, it often takes years or decades for the seeds to bloom. Optimism Likewise, children are born optimistic, and tend to stay optimistic until they are six or seven. At that time, life's difficulties impinge enough that the door is opened for hopelessness. Research suggests that to avoid getting trapped in the negativity, people need at least one refuge. It is remarkable to think that one source of kindness, one source of comfort, one source of hope is enough to combat the terrible perils that some children experience.