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Industrial

Mind Meets Workplace: Unlocking Cognitive and Behavioural Drivers for Motivation, Productivity and Performance

What drives employees to give their best or hold back at work? The answer lies not just in rewards or job titles, but deep within the cognitive and behavioural processes that impact their actions. This article delves into the psychological

Life Style

Why You Feel Sluggish Mid-Year and How to Boost Your Motivation  

As the calendar turns to June-July, many people experience a distinct drop in energy and excitement. This phenomenon is known as the “mid-year slump”, which is characterised by low motivation, performance, and innovation. Understanding the underlying psychological principles and executing

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How Recognition Shapes Employee Motivation and Mental Wellbeing

Being recognized for accomplishments at work should never be felt as an optional thing. It can alter how people at work see their roles, colleague relationships and what matter to them most. Appreciation that is shown the right way can

Motivation

Motivational Interviewing: Where Change Starts within a Conversation 

Change is hard, we all know the feeling of wanting to make something better, to quit smoking, to eat healthily, to come to therapy, but being unable to break out of old habits. The problem isn’t necessarily “how do I

Motivation

The Four Perspectives That Shape Human Motivation

Motivation is defined as a psychological process that gives behaviour purpose and direction. It is the force that motivates people to act and seek particular goals or objectives. The main reason motivation is important is because it helps people achieve

Awareness

Flow States Vs. Hyperfocus: How ADHD Challenges Traditional Motivation Theories 

What if the most intense states of mind available to us – the moments when time melts away and the world outside fades – aren’t always a sign of peak functioning but sometimes an expression of neurological chaos? In the

Research

Positive self-talk from approach motivation boosts resilience

Self talk is a cognitive process with which we evaluate, converse and monitor our actions. Our self evaluative statements is a cognitive skill that likely affects how we bounce back from stressful situations. During stressful situations, 60-70% of participants engage

Research

Improving Workplace Satisfaction, Motivation and Productivity Using Positive Psychology

Research by Andrew J. Martin from the Self-concept Enhancement and Learning Facilitation (SELF) Research Centre, University of Western Sydney provided interventional models drawn from positive psychology, to improve productivity at the workplace. He introduced the ‘Occupational Motivation and Engagement Wheel

Motivation

14 Effective Ways to Boost Self-Motivation and Achieve Your Goals

Self-motivation is the best driving force that propels us towards our set goals. This is the inner spark that sets determination in us and keeps going even if we face any challenges. It’s crucial to remember that intrinsic motivation—a type of

Health Motivation

Neuroscience of Motivation: How Orexin Neurons Drive Voluntary Exercise and Resist Temptation

Voluntary exercise offers various benefits for both physical and mental health. However, sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a challenge, especially when faced with temptations like comfort food or relaxing activities. What drives us to push through these