Who doesn’t want self-motivated kids? As great as that sounds, everyone knows how hard it can be to inspire some kids, and even some adults for that matter! We all want our children, our students, and those we mentor to thrive. But encouraging them can be challenging and complex. Motivation is a fascinating and huge subject, so what is the bottom line for parents and teachers?
A healthy encouragement will come down to properly balancing ‘Type X’ (extrinsic motivation) and ‘Type I’ (intrinsic motivation). The goal is to tap into our children’s talents and show them the larger metanarrative they are living in. This will equip them with the freedom to work in a way that fits their unique giftings and helps them feel appreciated and understood as they live out their God-given design.
In this free resource, Inspiring Unmotivated Kids: What to Do & What Not to Do, Dr. Jeff explains several practical ways to prime the motivational pump in kids so that they can begin to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview.
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