Rewarding a desired behavior so that you’re more likely to do it again. In psychology terms, positive reinforcement means adding something good right after a behavior occurs. In everyday life, it could be as simple as getting praise or a high-five when you finish your homework, earning points or a small treat for each chapter you read, or even just the personal satisfaction and pride from seeing a finished project. Our brains love rewards (hello, dopamine!), so they tend to repeat behaviors that get rewarded. For students and habit-building, this is huge: if you make a habit of celebrating your successes – even small ones like completing a page of notes or studying for 20 minutes – you’ll feel more motivated to keep it up the next time. It’s basically training your brain with positivity.
Keywords: positive reinforcement, rewards, encourage good habits
