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How to perform well enough when you don’t have your ‘best stuff’
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Dr. Pat featured in Porch.com providing “Expert Advice to Beat the Winter Blues”
I was recently consulted by Porch.com writer, Teresa Siqueira, on advice to beat the winter blues. In the article, Teresa consults with a number of experts and does an excellent job of summarizing...
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Activity or circumstance goals: Which is better for your mood?
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How to deal with disappointment when your team does not win
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How to attend to ‘not urgent but important’ tasks
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Using your senses to enhance your mental health: It’s just common sense
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Coping with a near-miss at hockey glory: Capitalizing on hedonic adaptation
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Making attributions in the wake of a failure: Democratic soul-searching
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Self-efficacy: The engine which drives motivation
In this article, I discuss why believing you can succeed facilitates motivation to participate in challenging activities. Estimated reading time: . Participating in challenging activities and pursuing...
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How to feel energized to take action on tasks and goals
In this article, I discuss how various factors affect how much energy you can channel into taking action on a task or a goal. Estimated reading time: . Doing the hard work necessary to pursue a goal or...
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