14 Apr Unlock Rewards: How You Can Set Up an Easy Habit Reward System
Brooklyn Letters
1139 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn
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Nicole has been an amazing therapist!! She played a tremendous role in our daughter’s speech progress and overall development. She has come such a long way and we are so happy with the therapy she received!
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I cannot express how grateful and rewarding my experience with Brooklyn Letters has been. Her tutor Ms. Daria is so knowledgeable, amazing, kind and awesome. My daughter has made so much progress in Literacy and Math and it's all … More thanks to Ms. Daria. I know my daughter is sad that she can no longer work with Ms. Daria, as she looked forward to their sessions every week. Thank you again!
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Excellent services, caring therapists.
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Christina was absolutely wonderful. She went out of her way to win my son over and it worked. He looked forward to her visits and his speech improved so much under her care. She was super flexible and it’s clear she truly cares. We adore … More Christina and we’re going to miss her. Almost sad he improved so much! She’s simply amazing and we can’t say enough how great she is. I would recommend her services to anyone and everyone, without hesitation. Thank you so much for connecting us with her!
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We could not be happier with the services Valerie provided! She is very thoughtful and knowledgeable and provided significant guidance to support our daughter's speech development outside of our scheduled sessions. She established … More a great working relationship with her, and she will definitely be missed! Your business model is amazing and it was an absolute pleasure working with Valerie. I've referred your organization and Valerie to the Executive Director of our daughter's school and friends/colleagues who are in need of speech therapy services.
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We cannot say enough good things about Effie, the ASL teacher, who was so engaged and effective with our 2 year old daughter from the very first session! Effie gladly included our whole family in the sessions! Her expertise and fantastic … More personality gave our daughter a way to communicate that she was so desperately seeking. The coordinators at Brooklyn Letters were so helpful and communicative…I would highly recommend their services!
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Ron and Ken are great guys to work with.
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Samantha Dalmas was fantastic! We saw her for a feeding therapy evaluation and while she doesn’t think my daughter needs more feeding therapy sessions at this time, but she gave me lots of tips to try. If my daughter's doctors want … More to see more progress at her next appointment, I wouldn’t hesitate to reach out to Samantha again.
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Amazing assistance provided by Shannon today on my security system. I’m so grateful for your prompt, efficient, professional, and courteous service. Put me down as a customer for life!
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One of the most painless experiences I've had. They came on time and was over the moon professional with still keeping a level of personability to it. The gentleman also went out of his way to say that my husband and Mines business … More was appreciated. Which is actually rare to be appreciated by such a great company. So thank you and we look forward to continuing services with this company.
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I am so happy we decided to go with cornerstone. They were quick and efficient. Shannon and the installer we very friendly. We got a lot of equipment and it was still within our budget. 10/10 would definitely recommend! Thank you
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We had a very positive experience with Alissa as a tutor for our pod of 5th grade boys from January - June 2020. She cared a lot about the boys and worked hard to create meaningful activities for them. The pod experience was invaluable … More for all of our families during a difficult year and we were so grateful to have found this partnership! We also want to appreciate Craig for helping to match us with a tutor on very short notice after we had cycled through a few folks who were not able to see the commitment through. Thanks for sticking with us!
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Dusty was the exact person we needed to help our child finish out the school year. So grateful to him for the way he steadily encouraged her and helped her stay on track and organized. He is flexible, responsive to our needs/schedule as … More a family, and a delight to be with. We are also thankful that Craig at Themba Tutors really "gets it" and partnered us with such a wonderful tutor who was a great fit for our girl.
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My child worked with Gillian D virtually for math enrichment. She is an excellent teacher. She took time to understand my child's specific learning style and provided tools that would be engaging. She was kind and empathetic- really … More made it her goal to connect with my child and build trust and rapport. My child started the school year with confidence and without the typically "brain-drain" that occurs over the summer, thanks to Gillian.
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I am going into my second year as a Themba tutor. I have met so many great individuals while working for this company. Craig and the rest of the Themba team do such an excellent job picking and choosing Themba tutors that suit each client's … More individual needs! I look forward to meeting new tutors and clients in the 2021-2022 school year!
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Our son started in a new high school, 100% remote, and was really struggling with Latin and Physics. I found Themba Tudors online and had an initial call with Craig, who was very knowledgeable, responsive, and found 2 amazing tutors for … More us. Both the Latin and the physics tutors were fantastic, connected with my son really well and helped him go from 'failing' grade to 'honors'! I will for sure continue using (and recommending!) Themba Tutors. Thank you, C, K, and W!
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Brian is a fantastic executive functioning coach. Super helpful, flexible with hours, and tailored the experience to our needs.
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Giulia Mercuri is a great Italian tutor! She was very responsive and accessible. Giulia put a ton of effort into preparing for each session and really helped our son with test preparation and projects. We are grateful that she was able … More to help, especially since our son did not receive any live teaching during COVID. We are happy that she was referred to us!
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As an adult student diagnosed with a learning disability during grad school, I knew I needed help dealing with my Master's program's demanding workload. I was seriously considering dropping out when I was referred to Themba Tutors. … More I was paired up with a wonderful tutor, Julie, who was a total lifesaver. I learned many techniques that I can utilize in the future as I embark on the next phase of my career.
I can wholeheartedly say after working with Themba for two years that I would not have finished my program without this organization. And I am so thankful I selected them. -
We were introduced to a wonderful tutor: Mcedwyn. He and our son, a freshman in college, worked well together. As a result, our son’s grades significantly improved. The tutor taught our son subject content and various methods to effectively … More study for quizzes and exams. Our son was also taught time management and organization. My son’s experience with the tutor made the first year of college a less intimidating experience.
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We have been with our tutor, Cailin Schiller, for two years, from 5th - 7th grade. She started as an executive functioning tutor with my daughter. From the start, she demonstrated a depth of expertise and a selective use of techniques skillfully … More adapted to my daughter’s ADHD and Math disability. Cailin made Math accessible and understandable to her in a way that even her teachers had not been able to do. She differentiated reading, writing and math tasks and assignments to tailor them to my daughter’s unique learning differences. Not only did it have an effect on her grades and her work efficiency, but she finally could do her work with less anxiety. Even my daughter’s teachers used Cailin’s guidance to modify their work with her. But most importantly, she became my daughter’s favorite resource. I can’t say how invaluable Cailin has been to my daughter’s progress and well-being. I’d recommend her a million times over. She is a gem.
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Victoria is a superb tutor. She helped my high school age daughter with her writing. Victoria's skills as a tutor, as well as her sense of humor and her engaging personality went a long way with my daughter.
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Themba Tutors provided a leaning specialist that was a perfect fit for my daughter. I told them what we were looking for and they delivered. Our tutor is responsive and flexible and makes it easy for my daughter to reach out to her own … More her own, which gives her an added sense of responsibility over her learning. As a therapist myself, I now regularly recommend Themba to my patients. A much needed and well provided service to the community!!
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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I'm so glad we were referred to Themba Tutors. After a great initial conversation to learn our needs, we were connected with an excellent tutor, Felicia, who is helping our high school daughter learn better organizational and executive … More skills. Highly recommended.
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We had a wonderful experience with our tutor Micaela. She helped our son not only academically but at every level. We will be forever grateful to have her in our lives.
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The tutors at Themba are fantastic! Caitlyn McNeill helped our son academically, but also with getting organized in every subject, which he so desperately needed. She offered great advice and useful strategies that helped our son become … More a more successful student. We are using Themba tutors again this year for our daughter. We're so happy to have been referred to them!
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Paul Smith at Themba has been an exceptional tutor for my son, both in terms of teaching the subject matter and teaching how best to approach the process of learning math and executing assignments. We feel very fortunate to be working with … More Paul.
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We were very lucky to have found Edwouine Swift, my son's therapist through Themba Tutors. Thomas is 12 years old, and it is extremely difficult to get him to write. Edwouine just works her magic with him, he adores her and is so … More eager to follow her guidance. I have no doubt she will be a positive driving force in his academic future.
UNLOCK REWARDS: HOW YOU CAN SET UP AN EASY HABIT REWARD SYSTEM
How Can You Set Up An Easy Habit Reward System?
Habits come and go. But should they be like that? Of course not. A ritual should stick; having external and internal rewards can help you do that.
Developing an easy habit reward system makes habits satisfying. It helps motivate people to form positive habits by providing incentives for desired behaviors. However, these rewards must be appropriate, achievable, consistent, and motivating for the structure to be effective.
Otherwise, behavior change can be difficult. So let’s start with an important rule!
What is the Cardinal Rule of Behavior Change?
Something is likely to be repeated if it’s rewarded.
Do you wish to have more school-life balance? You have probably gone through numerous self-help books about habit development and self-transformation. Moreover, there’s no doubt that they can help you out.
Yet the struggle to achieve behavior change can be remarkable. It doesn’t come down to organization techniques like the Pomodoro to make habits repetitive and enjoyable. They can help you get things done, but the key to having consistent behavior is making it fun and rewarding.
This is where the cardinal rule of behavior change comes in.
Follow a habit with punishment, and it gets avoided.
Follow it with a reward, and it gets repeated.
Keep the above mantra in mind for your good. It’s also necessary to understand intrinsic and extrinsic rewards and motivation. After all, they play a huge role in developing good habits in the long run in the most satisfying manner.
Positive psychology goes a long way in making habits stick. Wondering how it works – learn more about intrinsic and extrinsic rewards below!
Intrinsic Rewards
The inside counts.
When was the last time you bubbled up with joy after accomplishing a task? The positive feelings that follow an achievement are a reward of their own. But what is so special about them if you can’t buy a new backpack or outfit for your school?
The answer is inner satisfaction. Can you relate to any of the scenarios below?
- Completing a challenging task and feeling new strengths and skills
- Confident feelings after passing a subject that you find difficult
- Feelings of progress as you get your very first internship or paid gig
This type of reward is entirely self-directed. Thus, it is more likely to make you consistent when nobody else recognizes your efforts. It also helps you achieve focus and clarity because your motivation comes from within.
Extrinsic Rewards
When someone rewards you for a job well done.
Extrinsic rewards are things we receive in exchange for doing something. These rewards can be tangible, like money or physical gifts. They could also be intangible, like getting promotions at work.
Can you relate to any of the following external rewards?
- Getting extra points for an extracurricular activity
- Getting recognized for winning a match
- Winning $200 in a short story contest
- Becoming the class president or representative
The purpose is to push you out of your comfort zone. Note that these types of rewards are alright. The trick is to use them as inspiration and a ‘push.’ It is important to realize that even external incentives can produce positive feelings, but it’s best not to depend on them.
For example, don’t feel like you are a bad student if you score lower on a test than before. You might not get that reward or medal again but acknowledge yourself for giving your best. Self-awareness and confidence are key to making the external reward system work.
How to Link Internal and External Rewards with Your Identity?
Balancing internal and external rewards is the key to making habits satisfying.
The power of habit is undeniable. Our practices shape our lives and determine our future. They can make or break us, so shaping them around our identity is important.
Habits are deeply ingrained patterns of behavior. A lot of us do them without even thinking. So aligning our habits and what we want to achieve can create positive life changes.
- Assess your personality and what you want to achieve
- Your favorite subjects at school can help you uncover your strengths
- Also, the things that are your least favorite can help you understand your weaknesses
Base your goals on your strengths and weaknesses. Also, remember that there’s more to your personality than your academic life. Set up rewards that you will personally enjoy rather than following the crowd.
So if you are a fan of video games, schedule a time to play every time you end a study session. You can even reward yourself for a bigger and harder task by buying a new video game. Either way, you’ll get an intrinsic motivation, and the purchase even gives you an extrinsic reward.
How to Make the Ending of a Habit Satisfying?
Make it a habit to end the task; all will be well.
What if there is no external or internal motivation to go around? Deal with the setbacks by owning your habits as much as you can. You can set a balanced award system by analyzing your personality.
We have a couple of reminders for you every time you face a setback.
- Identify the purpose: Why are you doing the task at hand?
- Visualize the benefits: Can you see yourself getting better and growing more as a person?
- Make it easy: Have specific and measurable objectives.
- Track your progress: Having a habit tracker or ‘mini’ rewards can be satisfying.
It does not have to be perfect. You need to complete it to get things done on time and productively. Keep the intent in mind and celebrate small wins, which can boost your intrinsic motivation in the long run.
Takeaway: Never Lose Your Pace
Having intent around your identity is important to keep the habit going.
Developing a new habit can be a challenging task. Turning it into a routine takes more time, effort, and patience. Having strong and clear intent can help you focus on your goals.
Remember your identity, as you can assess your strengths and weaknesses with that. Set up a reward system that works entirely for you and be as independent as possible from external factors. It’s key for keeping your mental health in check and balancing school with your lifestyle.
People are more likely to adopt new habits when they’re easy. Learn to turn them into a routine by priming your environment for success!
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