Meet David, a successful businessman in his mid-forties with a loving spouse and three children. Despite having a fulfilling career and a happy family life, David felt like something was missing. He had put so much energy into building his career and taking care of his family that he had neglected his own personal growth […]
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Alex is the kind of guy who always looks on the bright side, who never lets anything get him down, and who encourages everyone around him to do the same. Alex has always prided himself on his positive attitude. But lately, Alex has been feeling this constant pressure to be positive taking a toll on
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The Power of Gratitude: How to Cultivate an Attitude of Thankfulness during the Holiday Season The holiday season is often a time of reflection, when we take stock of the year that has passed and look forward to the year ahead. For many people, this can be a time of great joy and celebration. But
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Intrinsic motivation is a much sought-after quality. “Perhaps no single phenomenon reflects the positive potential of human nature as much as intrinsic motivation, the inherent tendency to seek out novelty and challenges, to extend and exercise one’s capacities, to explore, and to learn” (Ryan & Deci, 2000, p. 3). When we do something we love
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Why do we behave the way we do? Can the answer to this question help us change our less desirable behaviors? Changing less desirable behaviors can help individuals, communities, and our environment. However, behaviors can be highly ingrained and become habits we perform automatically without thinking. This poses a significant challenge to changing these behaviors.
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Even if we know changing our behavior is good for us, change involves chartering unknown territories, putting forth effort, and letting go of familiar habits. The mixed feelings we have about change can often get us stuck in ambivalence, which is where motivational interviewing can be most powerful. The pioneering humanistic psychologist Carl Rogers (1995,
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