According to the “Yerkes-Dodson law,” a certain level of stress is needed for optimal performance. Too little stress expresses itself in feelings of boredom and not being challenged. At an optimum level of stress, you get the benefits of alertness and activation that improves performance.
Read MoreMotivation…. What is it? How do you get motivated and how do you sustain motivation?
James Clear puts motivation in a very simplistic yet real statement from his article Motivation: The Scientific Guide on How to Get and Stay Motivated, “Every choice has a price, but when we are motivated, it is easier to bear the inconvenience of action than the pain of remaining the same.”
Read MoreHabits are part of us; it’s our behavior and or actions that are repeated over and over again until it starts to feel natural. Habits can be positive and negative and affect our daily life. To change our behaviour for good, we need to start believing new things for ourselves. This is why it’s extremely important to start small and create positive habits to achieve our goals.
Read MoreWe are constantly transforming and continue to do so, but how do we stay consistent with all these changes? Think about the times you’ve set goals for yourself. Was your goal realistic? Measurable?
Read MoreMy last blog discussed CBT (cognitive-behavioural therapy), and the link between thoughts, emotions and behaviours, and how these affect our experiences. This got me thinking more about the transformation of oneself and prompted me to become more self-aware.
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