Reflection is to think carefully about something. Reflection gives the brain an opportunity to pause amidst the chaos, untangle and sort...

One of my early morning habits, when the house is still and quiet, is a period of reflection. It has been a recent addition and one that...

Maybe this year was shiny, bright, and amazing. Maybe it was 12 months you’d rather forget. But as the New Year hovers just around the...

I asked hundreds of people about their biggest life decisions. Here’s what I learned You make decisions all the time. Most are small....

Leaders have a crucial role to play in motivating others to perform to the best of their abilities. Here we provide an overview of what...

The motivation equation: Vroom’s Expectancy Theory. Motivational Force = Expectancy (effort - i.e. will my effort lead to high...

This exercise is designed to help you identify how to boost your employees’ intrinsic motivation at work. It is based on the strategies...

As a leader or manager, motivating your team is likely to be high on your agenda. Your team members’ motivation levels can have an impact...

By Elizabeth Scott, MS and Medically reviewed by Rachel Goldman, PhD, FTOS What Is Optimism? Optimism is a mental attitude characterized...

Having a cheery disposition can influence more than just your mood. "People who are optimistic are more committed to their goals, are...

Have you ever run into an optimist? Most who do walk away energized, enthusiastic, motivated and, well optimistic. Now contrast that to...

(From Learned Optimism, by Martin Seligman, Ph.D.) If you hang your mental response to adversity, you can cope with setbacks much better....

You have probably had someone tell you to "look on the bright side" or to "see the cup as half full." Chances are good that the people...

Is your glass half empty rather than half full? Do you feel as if you’re carrying the world on your shoulders? Do you criticise yourself...

Did you know your brain is like a computer’s operating system. If have watched the Rich Habits, Poor Habits videos with Tom Corley, I’m...

Positive psychology studies the strengths, emotions and virtues that enable people and communities to prosper and realise their...

You have successfully embarked on delegation initiatives but would like to move towards empowerment. Read on to find out what an...

Despite being in support of empowerment, many leaders find themselves going back to their old management style because they have trouble...

INTERACTIVE self-assessment. As a manager or senior leader, you have a key role to play in ensuring that your team operates at peak...

Empowered teams have increased levels of responsibility and authority over the work that they do, giving them the autonomy to plan and...