Tag: Reward

  • Motivation Monday

    Make your Cue attractive… As an opportunity or experience becomes more attractive, the more likely we can build a habit. Habits are a dopamine-driven feedback loop, which means when our dopamine activity increases, our motivation to perform the behavior will also rise. Oftentimes, the anticipation of a reward (not  the reward itself) coerces us to take action. The higher the anticipation, the higher the…

  • Motivation Monday

    What is a habit? A habit is a behavior that has been repeated enough times to become automatic. What is the ultimate purpose of a habit? To solve problems in life with as little energy and effort as possible.     How do you build better habits in 4 simple steps? Step 1: Problem Phase Cue The cue triggers…

  • S.M.A.R.T. Goals for Success

    How will you stay motivated and reach your fitness goals this week? Create a S.M.A.R.T. Goal! S pecific:  Be clear and concise about what you will accomplish. M easurable:  Determine how you will track your progress. A ction-oriented:  Attest what steps or actions you will need to complete. R ealistic:  Confirm your goal is physically possible,…