We all have a certain amount of energy for each day. When we are in balance, are thriving and motivated, it feels like we have endless energy. If we have stress or pain in our lifes, the energy is limited.… Read More »The spoon theory
This is what works for me: If someone else can do it, I can learn it. It might take time, but that is how highly I regard my learning abilities. If I want to learn to play football, it will… Read More »Set expectations and evaluate the outcome
Monitor not just your goals, but your self-regulation. Planning and prioritizing are executive functions that are closely related to organization, time management, and initiation. The integrative nature of planning and prioritizing makes them higher-order cognitive skills that also depend on… Read More »The ability to monitor and evaluate yourself
Systems for managing your time Monitoring yourself; consciously plan and control how much time you spend on specific tasks to increase efficiency. Set up a calendar with deadlines and timeslots. Plan milestones to keep yourself on track. Set daily reminders… Read More »The ability to use systems to keep yourself and the task on track
Cognitive psy blabla Working memory is so frail! This central executive function is responsible for deciding which information is important enough to pay attention to and to rehears: your inner voice (phonological loop) your inner eye (visuospatial sketchpad) your episodic buffer… Read More »The ability to use information held in the working memory
This is a simplified illustration of Ryan and Deci‘s model of motivation. Most people act when motivated, whether they find it joyful or just useful. If they want something, they will go for it. You need motivation to… Read More »The ability to start executing
Feelings and emotions are two sides of the same coin. This video presents how feelings and emotions are linked through the sense of interception: Feelings and emotions are everywhere in the learning process. For some reason, nature… Read More »The ability to manage emotions
Context blindness?? Alternating attention is the ability to shift focus to another task on purpose. Divided attention is the ability to work on more than one task at a time.
“For many years it was understood that impulsivity is a trait but with further analysis it can be found that there were five traits that can lead to impulsive actions: positive urgency, negative urgency, sensation seeking, lack of planning, and… Read More »Impulsivity vs spontaneity and more
I guess we all need food, water, and sleep/rest. But the rest is debatable. Some religious communities ban sex, and the members thrive anyhow. I doubt if all people need to belong to others or groups of others. Despite the… Read More »Fundamental self care for body and soul