The transition from an old to a new process or system, from a previous manager or key employee to a new hire, or any other change is tough. Understanding more about how to manage the process will make …
Better to Forgive than to Forget
Some recent research found that forgiveness affects perception of difficulty even during physical performance. Jay and I have been discussing how forgiveness might also affect the workplace. The …
Incremental Changes Build to Success
Doing all or nothing often feels easier than making minor adjustments. An all or nothing approach takes fewer on-going decisions than a moderate approach. But the huge investment of time and energy …
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Change with Almost No Effort
Self-discipline is an important component of change, but in certain circumstances you can alter your behavior without using much of your precious discipline-energy at all. You can institute …
Rating of Perceived Effort
Change is simple, but not easy. But approach change correctly and “not easy” can become “easier than it once was” and eventually even “normal effort.” Jay had fun this winter working with a …
Getting Started
Clients are always identifying motivation as a central problem in changing their behavior and instituting new habits. But what is motivation? How do you develop additional motivation? A simple place …