Human Performance Psychology | Develop The Psychological Skills of Peak Performance
Welcome to the archive. Here you'll find articles on the psychology of Motivation. These articles are written by me, Larry G. Maguire. I'm a psychologist and lecturer in organisational psychology and the content here is developed from established theory and learnings from decades of research. Subscribe to receive new articles, or learn more about this work.
Psychological flexibility refers to a set of dynamic processes that enable people to adapt to fluctuating situations, reconfigure their mental resources, shift their perspectives, and balance …
[Read more...] about Psychological Flexibility in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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, …
It is so completely obvious to me that I cannot believe most of us do not see it, at least at a low level of awareness. An unnerving sense of something uncomfortable lurking in the depths of our …
IntroductionFixed and Growth Mindset addresses the state of mind that Carol Dweck suggests is critical to success in life and work. How we perceive ourselves and our abilities can significantly …
Goal setting is applied almost everywhere human beings work and play, in all work and life domains. It has been that way for a long time, and you’ll find very few voices countering its elite status. …
Transactional Leadership is outcome-based. It is concerned with the end product rather than the process, and as such, it tends to find itself at odds with the outcome when it doesn't fit the …
[Read more...] about Transactional Leadership: Why Brutes Become Bosses
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 …
[Read more...] about EP008 Self Determination Theory: How Motivates Really Works
What is play and why is it so important to well-being? What are the properties of play and how can we bring these aspects into our lives more? In today's article, I'm taking a look at these questions …
[Read more...] about Dr Stuart Brown on The 7 Properties of Play
I was about 13 years old, I think, on the junior team training after school. We were playing a short game into the goals at the railway side of the field and I was in corner-forward. The ball came to …
