“Have no fear of perfection—you’ll never reach it.” Great observation by Spanish artist Salvador Dalí. Unfortunately, many people in today’s world haven’t figured that out. The pursuit of perfection is a common... Read more »
When we see others performing at a high level, it’s easy to think that they’re endlessly motivated, that success somehow comes effortlessly to them, or that they never struggle. But what we... Read more »
Robbert van de Corput, a world-renowned DJ professionally known as Hardwell, has been performing in front of large crowds across the world for over a decade. But for Hardwell, it’s not about... Read more »
The treatment known as eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) was developed in 1987 by an American psychologist, Dr. Francine Shapiro, for the remediation of trauma symptoms and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).... Read more »
Academic resilience refers to a student’s ability to overcome challenges and persist in the face of academic adversity. It is closely linked to teacher support, as supportive teachers can foster resilience by... Read more »
Imagine a triangle: at its corners are your needs for autonomy (feeling in control), competence (feeling capable), and relatedness (feeling connected). When these needs are met in your academic life, you feel... Read more »
Numerous studies examine a single cognitive or physical performance measure and how it links to brain health in older adults, such as the relationship between gait speed and memory. Yet cognition and... Read more »
Athletes—and the rest of humankind—can get tangled up in thoughts and emotions that can disrupt and undermine optimal performance and other behaviors. “Thoughts and feelings are not the currency of performance,” explained... Read more »