We should not expect teens to feel motivated to do all that we ask of them – especially given that they often have little choice in the matter. So how can we help teens find motivation to complete the tasks that they don’t find engaging?
In this three-minute video, Dr. Lisa Damour explains the two different forms of motivation and how to harness them when needed. You can show this Dear Teenagers video to your teen, watch it together, or use it for guidance on how to talk with your teenager when motivation goes missing.
Looking for more? Parents can watch the Untangling Family Life video “Helping 10to20s Find Motivation” here.
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