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Self-Efficacy

It means believing in your ability to perform a task and achieve goals. There are 3 ways to build self-efficacy:

Ensure early success. When first starting out, choose activities you're certain you can do successfully.
Watch others succeed in the activity you want to try. This is particularly effective if the person you're observing is similar to you (friends, neighbors, co-workers).
Find a supportive voice. Personal trainers and coaches are skilled in giving appropriate encouragement, as are good friends (usually).

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Four Strategies that Build Lasting Motivation (and How to Use Them to Achieve Your Goals)

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