Incentives is something that we have all used or benefited from at some point in our lives. These are used to help motivate yourself or someone else to complete an undesired task. I work with preschoolers and this is something we use on a daily basis, often prompting the first the undesired task, then the incentive. This helps the children be able to follow directions and complete the things they may not want to do; it also helps teach them that once you do what you have to do, you can do what you want to do. Incentives are beneficial to everyone and they can help keep you on task.
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I love how you explained the power of incentives, especially through your work with preschoolers! It’s such a great reminder that motivation doesn’t always come naturally, and sometimes we need a little external push to get through the hard or less exciting tasks. Teaching young kids that “you do what you have to do so you can do what you want to do” is such an important life lesson—they’re lucky to have someone like you modeling that early on.
ReplyDeleteIt’s also true that incentives don’t just work for kids—they’re helpful for all of us. Whether it’s a small reward after a long day or setting goals with little motivators along the way, they can keep us focused and driven. Your post was a great reflection of how psychology shows up in everyday life!
I agree that incentives benefit everyone. "Once you do what you have to do, you can do what you want to do" is a really great way of thinking. I think it's great you are helping the preschoolers learn this idea at a young age so they can carry that on and help them fight procrastination
ReplyDeleteAn excellent way to introduce incentives to kids. Sometimes finding motivation can be daunting, but the way you explain it makes it seem like a no brainer!
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