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Measuring Intrinsic Motivation: 24 Questionnaires & Scales
Intrinsic motivation refers to when we feel compelled to do something for internal reasons, such as when a task interests us (Ryan & Deci, 2000). [...]
14 Sports Psychology Techniques & Tips for Coaching Athletes
When Sir Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile in 1954, it was considered the limit of human performance. At present, more than 20 U.S. runners [...]
What Is Separation Anxiety? 9 Worksheets to Use in Therapy
Separation anxiety is characterized by excessive anxiety upon being separated from major attachment figures such as parents. Despite its origins in childhood, separation anxiety can [...]
15 Best Sports Psychology Degrees, Courses, & Programs
Over the last 20 years, the field of sports psychology has grown dramatically, with a significant increase in the number of practitioners globally (Cotterill & [...]
13 Therapy Courses, Programs, and Training Opportunities
So you have decided to become a therapist. Like any good career choice, having a plan of action on how to achieve that career is [...]
How Are Habits Formed? The Psychology of Habit Formation
In his essay Of Habit, the French philosopher Ravaisson (1838/2008) describes habits as familiar yet mysterious. Actions that are repeated over time gradually became habits, [...]
20 Best Sports Psychology Books for Motivating Athletes
While some athletes break through under pressure, performing at their very best, others falter, never realizing their potential (Mack & Casstevens, 2001). Mental toughness, resilience, [...]
What Is ACT? The Hexaflex Model and Principles Explained
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a third-wave Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that can be a breath of fresh air for coaches and therapists. Third-wave CBT [...]
Therapeutic Relationships in Counseling: 4 Phases Explained
Psychotherapy has been described as a dance, “a synchronicity of the mind and body that occurs between therapist and client” (Schore, 2014, p. 388). Psychotherapy [...]
Sleep Hygiene Tips: 6 Worksheets for a Healthy Night’s Rest
2:57 a.m. Another five minutes have passed, and I am still awake. Morning looms. A third of adults in developed countries fail to get the [...]