Motivation Archives

The Mental Toughness Handbook: Overview & Strategies

Looking for an overview of The Mental Toughness Handbook by Damon Zahariades? What are his strategies for developing mental toughness? In The Mental Toughness Handbook, Damon Zahariades teaches readers about the benefits of mental toughness, providing a step-by-step guide to building mental fortitude and resilience. Mental toughness is a state of mind that you learn and earn through hard work, persistence, and patience. Read on for an overview of The Mental Toughness Handbook by Damon Zahariades.

The Importance of Consistency and How to Harness Its Power

Why is consistency important? How can you keep showing up for your goals when the going gets tough? The key to success in anything in life is harnessing the power of consistency. However, doing what needs to be done on a consistent basis remains a stumbling block for many people trying to achieve their goals. Keep reading to learn about the importance of consistency in achieving your goals.

Employee Motivation Strategies: Beyond Financial Incentives

Do you feel like your employees are lacking motivation? What can you do to improve motivation in your organization? Companies are only as good as their employees. Your company can’t grow and improve unless your employees are motivated to go above and beyond. Thus, to keep growing and maintain your company’s success, leaders must keep their employees’ motivation juices flowing. Keep reading to learn about the psychology of motivation, why financial incentives only go so far in motivating employees, and a few employee motivation strategies to consider.

Employee Bonus Programs: Motivate & Engage Your Employees

What are the benefits of instituting an employee bonus program? How do you build a bonus program? According to Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business, bonuses are a proven method of rewarding employees. Lucky for managers, bonus programs also encourage employees to work harder because they have a financial goal to achieve. Continue reading for a breakdown of how employee bonus programs work.

How to Set Business Goals That Motivate Your Employees

Do you have an idea of where you want your company to be? How do you set business goals? Setting goals is one of the essential rules of building a business—and for good reason. According to Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business, setting company-wide goals encourages employees to stay active and interested in your company’s purpose. Keep reading to learn how to set business goals that will motivate your employees.

Employee Reward Ideas: 2 Meaningful Ways to Say “Thank You”

Do you want to show your gratitude toward your employees? What are some employee reward ideas? Your employees work tirelessly to fulfill your purpose, so it’s good to reward them from time to time. Jack Stack and Bo Burlingham’s book The Great Game of Business offers two methods of rewarding employees to show your appreciation. Let’s break down the two employee reward ideas that Stack and Burlingham have to see which is right for you.

The Fresh Start Effect: The Power of New Beginnings

What is the fresh start effect? How can you use the fresh start effect to your benefit? The fresh start effect is the human tendency toward action during special occasions or temporal landmarks. Just as people feel more optimistic and capable at the start of a day/week/year, they also feel more optimistic and capable when they’re at the beginning of a project or a new job. Keep reading to learn about the fresh start effect and how you can use it to your advantage.

How to Increase Willpower: Strategies and Tips

What exactly is willpower, and how does it work? How does your capacity for willpower influence your life outcomes? Willpower is critical to success. But you likely will struggle if you don’t understand how it works and how to manage it. Once you know how to increase willpower and use it effectively, you set yourself up for success. Learn about the importance of willpower, how it works, and how to recharge it when your reserves run low.

The 5 Commitments in Life to Focus On (Shonda Rhimes)

What are the top five commitments in life to stick to? Why does Shonda Rhimes suggest these specific commitments? If you’re struggling to live a productive and fulfilled life, Shonda Rhimes has you covered. In her book, Year of Yes, the television writer recommends five areas of life that you should stay committed to improving. Let’s look at the areas of life you need to focus on in order to flourish.

How an Internal Locus of Control Reduces Chronic Stress

What is an internal locus of control? How does a strong sense of control help to relieve chronic stress? In Why Zebras Don’t Get Ulcers, biologist and neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky examines the evolution and biology of stress. Among the many factors affecting chronic stress, he claims that having a strong internal locus of control makes you better equipped to cope with everyday stressors. Read on to learn about the internal locus of control and how to make it stronger, according to Sapolsky.