Being a teenager can sometimes mean struggling with identity, lacking discipline, and even having low self-esteem. If you are the parent of a teen then you might be familiar with repeated responses “Whatever” and “I don’t care”.
Give them the freedom to Set Their Own Goals
Your teenagers are watching you and modeling their behavior after you, consciously or unconsciously. If you find it difficult to motivate yourself, your teens might have a hard time changing their behavior. Your teens will be more likely to develop these qualities if they observe that you are hardworking, responsible, and disciplined.
Encourage healthy lifestyles
The value of a good night’s sleep cannot be underestimated when it comes to motivating teenagers.
Be patient with teenagers
It’s already safe to say if you have a teenager, you know being patient is the only answer that works. Most teenagers are on edge, and if you push them even a little bit, they will burst out and send you to ground zero.
A.Be a good example for your teen |
B.Help your kids get their good qualities |
C.Sometimes they can be so unmotivated. |
D.Self-determination is essential for teenagers. |
E.It is schools that should exercise more discipline. |
F.Exhaustion makes motivation difficult for anyone. |
G.Don’t rush it and let them figure it out themselves. |
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【推荐1】For our life, every day deserves keeping in the memory, so every day is a good day to catch those special moments, with the ones you love on films.
Reduce the red eye.
Get creative. Positioning yourself above or below the subject will create a more dramatic feel to the pictures. Yes can also snag souse great snapshots(快照)by catching your subjects off-guard.
A.Get the unexpected. |
B.Try to get closer to the subject. |
C.Cameras usually have many practical features. |
D.This provides for a more visually pleasing image. |
E.Finding the center is rather difficult in taking pictures. |
F.It’s good to be prepared for that perfect photo opportunity |
G.People avoid the camera to prevent their eyes turning red in photos. |
【推荐2】Everyone wants to be happy. You see people who are smiling and laughing, and you want to be like them.
Smile often. Research has shown that the facial expression you wear influences your state of mind.
Practice thankfulness. Thankfulness has been shown to be the last ticket to a happy life. The more you practice thankfulness, the more you will find things to be grateful for in your life.
A.Try your best to be healthy. |
B.You will slowly stop paying much attention to what worries you. |
C.Have an entire day without complaining even once and see how you feel. |
D.Stop complaining. |
E.There are good days filled with sunshine and smiles. |
F.If you try to smile, you are more likely to be happy. |
G.This then leads you to realize how much goodness is in your life. |
【推荐3】Patience is known as a virtue. However, it isn’t easy to be patient.
Acknowledge your feelings. When feelings of impatience start to appear, you must acknowledge where they are coming from.
Distract yourself with something productive. Instead of just waiting around for whatever is going to happen, distract yourself a little by doing something productive. For example, you may always feel better after going for a workout.
Remind yourself that worthwhile things take time. Although you might want instant satisfaction, you should know that sometimes the best things come to those who wait. Impatience can come in the way of building something really great.
A.Train yourself to be patient. |
B.Learn to accept the discomfort of the situation. |
C.The next time your patience is tested, try to accept it. |
D.We all know the saying: “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” |
E.Anyone who’s ever had to exercise patience knows that very well. |
F.Figure out exactly what is making you worried, anxious, or upset. |
G.Other activities you can try include organizing your closet or washing your car. |