Persistence and Continuing Motivation Maehr and Braskamp’s second factor, persistence refers to the degree of sustained concentration on one task. A lack of persistence may be demonstrated by a weight control client who starts to walk to work and gives … Continue reading →
Direction in Motivation The first indicator of motivation is that of direction. This is the behaviour of focus that implies a choice has been made, or is being made and so decision making is central to understanding motivation. For example, … Continue reading →
Direction in Motivation Pt2 Choice is also an interesting question in terms of belief and whether choices are made at a conscious or unconscious level. Many smokers perceive themselves not to have a choice as to whether they have a … Continue reading →
What are the Theories of Motivation There are many theories of motivation. Here IÂ will highlight a few, and create a framework for understanding how these theories can be utilised in assisting clients to meet their objectives (whatever they are) with … Continue reading →
Why Study Motivational Hypnotism All hypnotism courses cover methods of working with problems, including suggestion and age regression but often they concentrate on the negative. For example, there are schools that say that a client experiencing anxiety must go back … Continue reading →
Implication of Anxiety with Children CHILDREN AND ANXIETY Children have fears that adults often don’t understand. At certain ages children seem to have more fears than at others. Nearly all children develop fears of the dark, monsters, witches, or other … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Pt3 Social phobia often begins around early adolescence or even younger. If you suffer from social phobia, you tend to think that other people are very competent in public and that you are not. … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Pt2 Here are some examples of how it feels to have a Social Phobia: “I couldn’t go on dates or to parties. For a while, I couldn’t even go to class. During my second … Continue reading →
Labels and Symptoms of Social Phobia Because people with social phobia are easily embarrassed and insecure in social interactions, they are commonly labeled as being “shy,” “timid,” “uptight,” and even “rude,” and “aloof.” These perceptions tend to exacerbate the situation … Continue reading →
What is Social Anxiety Pt2 Social phobia often begins around early adolescence or even younger. If you suffer from social phobia, you tend to think that other people are very competent in public and that you are not. Small mistakes … Continue reading →
