Help children choose their own goals.
Help children imagine the positive results of achieving their own goals and the negative results of not reaching their goals.
Remember the power of praise.
Expose children to a variety of activities.
Expect children to do things right.
Believe your children can achieve great things.
Help children develop a more positive self-image.
Reward your children.
Use the ol' "Your can do it, can't you?" principle.
Be persistent.
Be enthusiastic.
Develop strong inner convictions.