The journal of Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes recently published an article looking at the effects of fresh starts on task performance. In the paper, a ‘fresh start’ or ‘performance reset’ is defined by any time your past performance metric is disassociated with your current performance metric. The typical version of it is using [...]
Most meaningful goals require hard work over months or even years. But despite people’s best intentions, they often struggle with achieving goals because they fail to maintain motivation over the long haul. So how do you stay motivated, especially when your goals are big and you are likely to encounter setbacks along the way? In [...]
A recent study published in the journal Sport, Exercise, and Performance Psychology examined the positive impact of psychological skills training (PST) on mental toughness. Experts have described mental toughness as a critical factor in predicting success in high pressure environments. When faced with adversity, mental toughness can help you sustain high levels of performance, cope [...]
You may not realize it, but all your decisions are emotional. In fact, years of research has shown that decision making skills can be improved by relying on emotions. However, the only way they can work for you is if you have an understanding of how to utilize emotional control in the decision making process. [...]
A recent study has been published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin examining the link between power and the stress response. The findings show that not all power leads to social influence. Holding a powerful position becomes a burden when you perceive such a position as a responsibility – as opposed to an opportunity. When [...]