How often do we consider what lies behind the motivation for our daily actions? And does it really matter where the source of motivation lies? I want to argue that it does and that the quality of life experienced depends on it. This morning I jumped out of bed when I realised that I had…
I love exploring what exactly makes us as humans tick. What determines this inner drive which determines our actions and how can we increase it? Why do we favour certain activities over others and avoid some activities altogether? Albert Bandura developed the self-efficacy theory which links motivation with self-esteem. So what is self-efficacy and what…
It’s no secret, I’m organised. Despite being a visual creative (read: messy), I can find what I need in a couple of seconds, generally arrive on time and get things done when they are due. I have simple systems in place to support my crazy wonderful life of meetings, speaking, mommy, wife, boss, errand runner…
After a hectic few months of too much productivity and too little pleasure and restoration, I am struggling to keep up the pace. Where has all my motivation gone? I wake up in the mornings feeling tired to the bone even after a good night’s rest. Sound familiar? I found this quote by ZigZiglar which makes…
Faith in results vs faith in process I often see on LinkedIn profiles that people are ‘results driven’ or ‘results obsessed’- I do and don’t understand this. How can you be obsessed by results that don’t exist yet? All you have are old results which are finished and filed. I prefer to place my faith…
