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Ten Steps to Build Intrinsic Motivation

Ten Steps to Build Intrinsic Motivation
Based on self-determination theory Self-determination theory, developed by Ed Deci, Richard Ryan, and colleagues assumes that humans have three innate psychological needs: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. People who have high levels of autonomy, competence, and relatedness tend to be more intrinsically (self) motivated to pursue important goals in their lives. Perhaps you have a major…
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Intrinsic Motivation Can Help You Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Intrinsic Motivation Can Help You Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices
Self-determination theory Beginning in the early 1970s, Edward Deci at the University of Rochester began developing what later became self-determination theory (SDT). Subsequently with Rochester colleague, Richard Ryan and others, SDT blossomed into a well-researched and validated way to understand and predict why we humans behave the way we do. Deci, Ryan, and colleagues conducted…
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Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Avoid Depression

Embrace Healthy Lifestyle Choices to Avoid Depression
Depression is a huge global health problem Depression accounts for a substantial fraction of disability worldwide and creates more medical burden than any other form of mental illness. In addition to the damage depression causes, it predicts increased risk of cardiovascular disease, the most common cause of death. The growing prevalence of chronic diseases, including…
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The Great Age Reboot

The Great Age Reboot
Live longer and better Medical breakthroughs and healthy lifestyle choices A new book, The Great Age Reboot – Cracking the Longevity Code for a Younger Tomorrow, paints an exciting picture of how impending breakthroughs in medical technology (medical devices, wearables, drugs) over the next two decades will markedly extend lifespan and dramatically restructure American society.…
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