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Articles on positive psychology from Larry G. Maguire psychologist on the blog at Human Performance

Fixed And Growth Mindset: Why Carol Dweck’s Mindset Theory Matters In The Workplace

30 August 2024 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 16 MINUTES

Growth & Fixed Mindset Carol Dweck

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 …

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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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Autotelic Personality: The Key To Peak Performance

5 July 2020 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 15 MINUTES

Autotelic Personality Human Performance

In today's article, we will explore the autotelic personality and the aspects of the self that are essential for peak performance in work, sport and, indeed, life. We will also explore the nine …

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The PERMA Model of Wellbeing

28 June 2020 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 10 MINUTES

The PERMA Model of Wellbeing

The PERMA Model, or Theory, of wellbeing was formulated by psychologist Martin Seligman and published in his 2011 book Flourish . The PERMA Model consists of five pillars; Positive emotion, …

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EP002 An Introduction To Resilience

20 June 2020 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 2 MINUTES

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Read The Definitive Guide To Resilience Welcome to this introduction to resilience. Resilience in all domains of performance, be it work, sport or otherwise, in simple terms, is said to be our …

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What Is Resilience? The Definitive Guide To Coping

4 June 2020 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 38 MINUTES

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What is resilience, how does it impact performance, and how can you build it within yourself? In this article, you'll learn what resilience is, what resilience is not, and how to build your resilience …

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Creative Thinking: 9 Ways To Take Your Creativity To A New Level

23 January 2020 By Larry G. Maguire READING TIME: 13 MINUTES

Human Performance creative thinking

Creative thinking is central to peak performance. You must think on your feet, almost automatically, in fact, and without question. You must be sharp and impulsive, especially when you are engaged in …

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