Question

Nicole is using a self-management strategy to increase the amount of water that she drinks. when nicole walks by a water fountain or her refrigerator, she covertly tells herself to drink some water. after she has had a drink, nicole silently gives herself a positive evaluation. which self-management strategy is nicole using?

Answer 1

There are actually two self-management strategies that Nicole is using, and those are: self-instructions, and self-praise.
She gave herself some specific instructions - drink more water. Every time she did that, she also praised herself a bit, which made her feel good about herself. This means that she will continue drinking water because it raises her self-esteem.