Motivation Formula
Examples
Resiliency
100

What did the storm cloud represent? 

Challenges

100

This student forgot their homework, got upset, and said, “I’ll never be good at school,” so they stopped trying for the rest of the week.  

What is poor motivation and poor resiliency?

100

What is resiliency? 

the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties

200

Hurting self or others, less self-respect, energy dies, etc are examples of what? 

The Flood Zone

200

After failing a math test, this student asked the teacher for extra help and practiced every night before the next test.

What is strong motivation and strong resiliency?

200

After losing a game, this player stayed after practice to work on their skills instead of quitting. Is this strong or poor resiliency? 

Strong 

300

Mr. Frost, Mr. Fricke, Mrs. Thompson, and friends are examples of what? 

Our life lines

300

This athlete didn’t make the team, blamed the coach, and quit all sports instead of practicing to improve.

What is low resiliency and low motivation

300

A student’s friend stopped talking to them. Instead of trying to solve the problem, they avoided school and refused to talk to anyone.

Poor resiliency 
400

What is positive self talk? 

Our innervoice having a positive mindset and giving us positive talk. 

400

This student felt nervous about a class presentation but practiced, asked a friend for feedback, and still gave the presentation even though they were scared.

What is high resiliency and high motivation

400

This student felt embarrassed after reading out loud and making mistakes, but they kept volunteering to read so they could improve.

High resiliency 

500

What does the strategy Character and Heart mean? 

you keep going through the motions, not giving up out of respect for yourself and for people you care about

500

A student kept getting distracted by their phone while doing homework. They decided to turn their phone off, set a timer, and reward themselves after finishing their work

What is self-discipline, strong motivation, and resiliency

500

A student didn’t get the role they wanted in the school play. They felt disappointed but still joined the crew and helped backstage while trying out again next year

great resiliency