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9 Mental Skills: A Psychological Framework For Success In Work & Play

25 April 2025 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 17 MINUTES

9 Mental Skills A Framework For Success In Work & Play

Successful application of mental skills can be observed in the achievement of goals, the winning of championships, obtaining a promotion or in the increased bottom line on a balance sheet. Success is …

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More Than Just A Number

11 November 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 3 MINUTES

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In the workplace, we encounter persistent yet subtle (sometimes not so subtle) power struggles that shape our experiences, growth, and well-being. These struggles revolve around personal control, …

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The Mere Exposure Effect: How Unconscious Forces Shape Your Decisions

1 October 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 9 MINUTES

The Mere Exposure Effect

Psychological research has shown that forces beyond the reach of our conscious minds shape how we perceive ourselves and others, how we react to events, and, generally, how we perceive the world. One …

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What Is Psychometric Testing?

25 July 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 21 MINUTES

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Psychometric testing is the scientific, standardised measurement of people's cognitive capabilities and behavioural styles through tests designed to objectively assess mental and emotional health, …

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Psychological Resilience: 7 Practical Ways To Build It

28 February 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 20 MINUTES

Psychological Resilience

Introduction To Psychological ResiliencePsychological resilience refers to a person's ability to cope, adapt, and recover from challenging, stressful, or traumatic life experiences. The word …

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5 Key Psychological Skills of Elite Performers

15 August 2023 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 15 MINUTES

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Elite performers in all fields of work, sport, and the arts, possess psychological skills that allow them to reach a higher level of output than almost everyone else. Research reports that …

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EP008 Self Determination Theory: How Motivates Really Works

17 April 2022 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 19 MINUTES

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Self-determination is an important concept when considering the human motivation to work and perform. Self-determination theory (SDT) explains human motivation, and according to Edward Deci, it is …

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