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Flexibility as a Coaching Framework for Better Well-Being

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Believing that hard work paves the way to success can be motivating but also can cause substantial stress once work becomes all-time absorbing, while other life areas are non-existent. 2015; Bestmann et al., Inner voice enhances self-regulation (Alderson-Day & Fernyhough, 2015). Add omega-3 fatty acids to your diet.

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Developing Curiosity

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1] In more general terms curiosity is mainly defined as seeking information based on motivation. For example, what specific type of motivation could drive curiosity – is it instinctive (externally stimulated) or intentional (internally stimulated)? [2] Although, there are many questions that challenge this general definition as well.

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From Ordinary to Extraordinary: Unlocking the Key to Peak Performance

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Instead, they were merely the manifestation of traits and attributes of the big dreamer I have always been: a positive outlook on life, inexhaustible creativity, and optimism; what felt for me like a fearless drive and determination to achieve goals, no matter how big or small they were. First, let’s define what performance is.

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Hardwired for Purpose

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A Research Paper By Marianna Rolikova, Transformational Coach, SLOVAKIA Discover or Attain Hardwired for Purpose The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways. It can be a personal or collective goal, a sense of direction, or motivation. 2012), the Concise Mastery, London: Profile Books Ltd.

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Building Resilience Through Coaching

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Although Joni experienced depression, anger, and suicidal thoughts early in her recovery, she motivated herself to learn to use her mouth to hold a paintbrush to paint. The Science of Resilience/ author Bari Walsh/ March 23, 2015.) This is a strong motivational pivot to keep people moving forward when faced with challenging times.

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Required vs. Invited

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In the midst of requirements, we may feel guilt, shame, or anxiety, resulting in goals that are motivated by fear of what may happen if we do not serve the perceived demands. Rosenberg, 2015) When they believe they do not have a choice, it is natural to have a distress response such as this. Extrinsic motivation. Creativity. “I

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The #readytogomodel

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Dweck, 2015) Success is not an accident; success is a choice.—Stephen The emotional or energetic dimension of goal setting is vital for activating the self-motivation required to move forward. Read more about creating your coaching model Dweck, Carol (2015). Simply being in a state of receptivity and openness can be enough.

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