Psychology Archives

The State of Mindfulness Goes Beyond Thought

What does it feel like to be in the state of mindfulness? And how is mindfulness different from concentration? The state of mindfulness is by nature challenging to describe with words. Contrary to what some people think, mindfulness and concentration are very different states of mind. Concentration is achieved through willpower. Mindfulness, on the other hand, cannot be cultivated through struggle. Keep reading the learn about the characteristics of the state of mindfulness and how it differs from concentration.

The Tiny Habits Method: Small Steps, Big Changes

What is the Tiny Habits Method? How do you put together a Tiny Habits recipe? The Tiny Habits Method consists of putting together daily, ten-second habits that set you up to accomplish big habits later. The Tiny Habits recipe goes something like this: “After (blank)…I will (blank)… And I will celebrate by (blank).” It’s an easy recipe to follow and can lead to big changes. Continue on to learn how you can integrate the Tiny Habits Method into your life.

The Law of Respect: People Follow Strength

What is the Law of Respect? What does it take to earn respect as a leader? The Law of Respect is the seventh law of leadership put forward by John C. Maxwell. It is natural to follow someone you see as stronger than you. If the leader is deemed weaker in some way, they won’t be as respected and people don’t follow people they don’t respect. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Respect.

Incentive and Reward: What’s the Difference?

Are incentives and rewards the same thing? What is the key difference between the two concepts? Incentives and rewards are often used interchangeably, however, they are not the same thing. Incentives are ways to encourage a particular behavior with benefits that can appear in the future. In contrast, a reward needs to occur either while the behavior is happening or very shortly afterward. The difference is timing. Keep reading for a more thorough analysis on the difference between incentive and reward.

The Law of Intuition: Great Leaders Are Biased

What is the Law of Intuition? What does intuition mean in the context of leadership? The Law of Intuition is the eighth of the 21 laws of leadership from John C. Maxwell. The Law of Intuition states that great leaders rely on instinct and “leadership bias”, noticing things others miss and “reading” their environments. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Intuition plus some real-world examples of its application.

The Fogg Behavior Model: How to Change a Behavior

What is the Fogg behavior model? What does the equation B = M A P mean? What is the difference between a behavior and an aspiration? If you were told to set aside $500 in your savings account right now, could you? There is a difference between aspiring to do something, and actually breaking down the steps to do it. The Fogg Behavior Model is a simple way of breaking down the components of behavior. Continue on to learn more about the Fogg Behavior Model.

Gross Domestic Happiness: Beyond Financial Welfare

What is Gross Domestic Happiness? How is it measured and what can be done to improve the GDH index? Gross Domestic Happiness is a measure of the overall well-being and life satisfaction of a population. The GDH is measured by collecting ratings of non-economic indicators of well-being (e.g. health, psychological well-being, living standards, etc). Keep reading to learn about Gross Domestic Happiness and how to improve it.

The Law of Big Mo: The Secret to Employee Motivation

What is the Law of Big Mo? What can you, as a leader, do to keep your employees motivated to consistently deliver their best performance? The Law of Big Mo is the sixteenth law of leadership according to John C. Maxwell. The basic premise behind the Law of Big Mo is that motivation is propelled by momentum. Maxwell likens momentum to a freight train—it takes a lot of energy to get it moving, but once it gets going, it can plow through anything. Keep reading to learn about the Law of Big Mo and how to put it to work

BJ Fogg’s Motivation Graph: Visualizing Habits

If you have the motivation to change a habit, then why is still so difficult? How can the motivation graph from Tiny Habits help you move past the action line and form a habit? The motivation graph in this article is a visual representation of why it sometimes seems impossible to break a bad habit or form a better, positive one. When a task is difficult, there are a few methods to move beyond the action line and get it done. Continue below for an explanation of the motivation graph.

The Law of Magnetism: Who You Are Is Who You Attract

Like Attracts Like Is the Basis of the Law of Attraction

What is the Law of Magnetism? What do you think “magnetism” means in the context of leadership? The Law of Magnetism is the ninth law in The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. The main premise behind the Law of Magnetism is that people tend to gravitate towards and follow people who are similar to them. Keep reading to learn about Maxwell’s Law of Magnetism and learn some real-world examples of its application.