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Tip #8: Motivate Yourself using Loss Aversion

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"The bigger the perceived loss, the more we can stay motivated to staunch the loss"

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"The bigger the perceived loss, the more we can stay motivated to staunch the loss"

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It is only human nature to fear loss. As a student counselor, I have to ensure to my student's failure is going to happen; we cannot avoid it. Sometimes, you may study for HOURS and still end with a grade that feels like a loss. It is inevitable. Instead of running away from loss, we must accept it. As a counselor, it is my job to help them know that failure and loss do not define a human being. Instead of seeing it as a loss, I will help my students see that 'loss' can turn into motivation. The fear they may have can be a motivation to succeed. I have the power to help shift my student's negative thinking into something positive they can take with them in school, as well as the rest of their life.

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"The power to create the life you want is within you"

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"The power to create the life you want is within you"

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A counselor is someone who helps others talk and work through the issues they may be facing. Sometimes, it may be depression from low self-esteem; or a failed attempt to apply for a job because there is no belief in themselves. As a school counselor, adolescence are faced with higher levels of hormones that cause deeper feelings of emotions, such as depression. I must encourage these students to recognize their achievements, respect their talents, and be kind to themselves so they are able to build their self-esteem and become the best version of themselves. We have the power to create the life we want within us.

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Charting your visions, values, and goals creates a foundation for a successful future!

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Charting your visions, values, and goals creates a foundation for a successful future!

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As a school counselor, it is important for me to help my students figure out what they are passionate about and what steps are needed to get there. High school is the time of finding out what you like, do not like, what your strengths are, and what your weaknesses are. As a school counselor, I can help students navigate their values, goals, and visions in order to set them up for success, whether that be mapping out how to be successful in a class, to where they want to go for college. A counselor is a guide to setting up a successful path.

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Find motivation and desire to keep changing!

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Find motivation and desire to keep changing!

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One of the hardest things as a school counselor is helping the student make a change. Changing routes in a path can be hard to do, but sometimes, is necessary. My job is to help the students I see to make changes if that is best for them. Even if they do not realize it, a change can make the biggest difference. Because motivation to change is based on desire over cost, I have to make sure I am using utilizing the situation well and how I can encourage the motivation to change, even if they do not see it. A counselor can only guide and not make the decision for them, however, I must be able to access the situation correctly and encourage the motivation to change even if it's hard to see at the moment. A small change can enhance the future significantly.

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Becoming the best YOU requires recognition of gifts and talents!

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Becoming the best YOU requires recognition of gifts and talents!

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I must recognize my special gifts and talents in order to become the best counselor for students. I have to identify my 'best' in order to understand what I offer to other people. Once I am able to recognize the best in myself, not only will I become more confident in who I am and my abilities in my job, but help my students do the same. As a counselor, it is important for students to recognize their talents and gifts in order to see their strengths to not only feel good, but perform their best in school, sports, friends, and their surroundings.

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Stop waiting for luck; Create opportunities to move your life in the direction you want!

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Stop waiting for luck; Create opportunities to move your life in the direction you want!

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I need to be able to encourage my students to create their own opportunities. As a young adolescent, it can be easy to go with the flow and not look to a future until after high school. As a school counselor, I am able to help set my students up for success; sitting down with my students and showing them that they are capable of creating their own opportunities; setting realistic goals, believing in themselves, being willing to work hard, be open, and of course, be open to failure. A counselor must be able to exercise failure as a good thing; it creates more opportunities and the ability to move life in the direction they want. Sometimes that may mean going against what everyone else is doing; but as long as they are feeling supported, they are able to keep moving forward.

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D'Souza, G. (2011). EQ from the inside out: Breakthrough tools & ideas for living a fulfilling life. Freedom, CA: Six Seconds.

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"The more you know and understand about what you want, the better able you will be to take the steps that are needed to get you there: Focus on the bigger picture"

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"The more you know and understand about what you want, the better able you will be to take the steps that are needed to get you there: Focus on the bigger picture"

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To invest in a successful future, I must invest in my students. As a counselor, you listen, guide, and provide helpful information. I need to help my students get to know and understand themselves so they are able to take the steps needed to grow. As a student who has a lot on their plate, it is easy to get distracted by friends, pressures, and other distractions. My job is to help keep the student on track and to help them succeed, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I am able to interact with the students, help them stay on track, and see the bigger picture by investing in what they want, how to get them there, and following the path they've outlined. A counselor helps build the future for their student.

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It is vital to find fun in work; both for me, as well as my students. For me, I must be able to find a friend in the school that I can take a load off and enjoy my job with coworkers. Constantly working can cause burnout; it is important to make sure as I mentor these children, I am also taking time to take breaks, breath, and enjoy my coworkers. As well for my students, I must encourage them to find some fun in school; find friends that support them and whom they enjoy being around. This cannot be stressed enough; everybody needs to find an outlet and let our endorphins to ensure their well-being is being taken care of.

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A mentor drives excellence in going above and beyond!

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A mentor drives excellence in going above and beyond!

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I aspire to become a school counselor. In order to fulfill this, I am looking to find a mentor in counseling a year before entering this field to learn the depths of this job. Having a mentor in this job will help guide me, grow me, and give me any tips. I would also like to shadow a counselor in a school setting to get more information and get the full experience and be the best resource for the students in the school. It is also important for me to encourage my students to find mentors, if not me, to help guide them through life as well.