Welcome to my  blog! Here I will talk about the latest research related to performance psychology and how it can be applied in your personal or  professional life. I welcome your comments and feedback. Let me know if there are certain topics you would like for me to blog about or if you just have a question about performance psychology. I hope you enjoy reading!

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[picappgallerysingle id="252407"]For those of you who are worried that your worth in the workplace is getting overlooked, there's something simple and effective you can start doing on Monday morning. First, ask yourself- How does my boss know what I'm working on? How does my boss know if I have too much on my plate? Would my boss be able to tell someone else about my work? Many people say that their boss knows about their work because they tell their boss what they're working on during supervision or when they ask for help on a particular project. But what about those things that you do as part of day-to-day business? What about those projects that you don't complain abou[...]

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Tags: Boss, business, supervision, Work, workload, workplace

Is your company sitting pretty? Execs out there might be sure that the one thing they don't have to worry about these days is turnover, but I am afraid they are sadly mistaken. There is something lurking in the shadows of their board rooms and break rooms. Although execs and HR directors may believe that, for once, they have the power- they determine who gets the pink slip, while no one else would dare quit in an economic climate like this one. This feeling of power and contentment is just a facade. Employees may not be leaving in droves of their own volition, but you can be sure that the second the economy starts to show signs of turning around, they will. Why? The reason is simple, but of[...]

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Tags: economy, execs, hr directors, job, pink slip, Turnover, Worry

It's been one week since I last wrote about that dreaded Sunday night ritual many of us have developed in response to knowing tomorrow is Monday.  Last week I asked you to take notice of what you were feeling physically and emotionally and what thoughts were racing through your head on Sunday night before bed.  The reason for doing this is we can't change what we don't recognize. As uncomfortable as it is to imagine or pay attention to what it feels like, it's important to get to know the ways in which you're handling the stress.  Is your usual reaction to sit in front of the TV for hours to distract yourself, to busy yourself with housework, or to talk to your friend about your woes unti[...]

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Tags: automatic thoughts, rational response, Relax, stress

What is Sunday night like in your house? Do you spend it trying to pretend tomorrow isn’t Monday? Do you make an endless to do list for the coming week? Do you get a stomachache just thinking about tomorrow? Do you pace your house because you can’t fall asleep? Or do you stay up until you’re bleary-eyed watching TV or surfing the web to keep your mind occupied? How ever you spend your Sunday night, for many of us, our Sunday night ritual could use a little makeover.  Many people are spending lots of time and energy worrying about the economy, their bank accounts and how they will pay their next bill.  Some are even feeling helpless and depressed as they go to a job they hate but c[...]

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Psychologists have made great strides in the assessment and treatment of all types of psychological disorders that cause distress and impair normal functioning. But what about those of you who are still functioning- you’re going to work, doing the laundry, taking the kids to soccer practice- but you’re just not as happy as you would like to be or you’re not on top of your game at work. You might not qualify for a diagnosis of a psychological disorder and probably wouldn’t even think you should talk to a professional. After all, you’re not in crisis- you’re dealing with LIFE. Although the field of psychology will always be researching and discovering ways to treat the usual d[...]

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Tags: Happiness, Positive Psychology, Psychologists, Therapy

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