What is Self-Motivation? As explained by Positive Psychology, “Self-motivation is, in its simplest form, the force that drives you to do things.” It’s the drive you have to work toward your goals, to put effort into self-development, and to achieve personal fulfillment. Self-motivation can be driven by intrinsic motivation, extrinsic motivation, or sometimes both. Intrinsic Motivation: …
What is Goal Setting and Why is it Important? Setting goals is a powerful motivator, the value of which has been recognized in an abundance of clinical and real-world environments for over 35 years. To break it down, researchers Dr. Edwin Locke and Dr. Gary Latham define goals as “the object or aim of an …
Motivation and Engagement are Linked As our world slowly returns to normal, employers once again have time to focus their efforts on improving motivation and employee engagement. An important element to remember is that employee engagement and motivation are linked. However, lack of employee engagement doesn’t always mean lack of motivation. As stated by the …
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Skin Cancer Just like many others, we have been eagerly awaiting the return of summer! However, with summer comes the need to take extra precautions for the health of our skin. Did you know that each year there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung and colon cancer combined? That makes …
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Incentivizing the COVID-19 Vaccine Since the COVID-19 vaccine began being distributed earlier this year, many employers have been wondering whether they could legally incentivize employees to receive the vaccine and how to go about it. As stated by the Center for Health and Wellness Law LLC, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) had previously issued …
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Preventative Care As stated by the American Academy of Ophthalmology, one of the best tools for caring for your eyes is regular medical screenings. This is especially true for adults. Many eye diseases progress without symptoms, such as glaucoma, and you don’t know you have it until your vision is affected. Early detection and treatment greatly …
Men’s Health Month Men’s Health Month is an annual observance aimed at raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Every June, health fairs and other health education and outreach activities across the country focus on encouraging men, boys, and their families to take control of …
Does Nutrition Play a Role in Brain Health? As cited by First Choice Neurology, there is growing evidence for possible dietary risk factors in the development of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline. More and more studies are showing that a healthy diet full of antioxidant nutrients can help improve brain health and protect the brain from …
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Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month. While genetics and lifestyle choices do play a role, everyone is potentially at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That means each and every one of us can benefit from learning more about the disease and what lifestyle changes we can make to …
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