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Motivation: Biological, Psychological, and Environmental (3rd Edition)

Well-grounded in the history of the field, Motivation combines classic studies with current research, while promoting the idea that motivation stems from physiological states, psychological motives, and environmental incentives and goals.

 

Motivation provides an overarching organizational scheme of how motivation (the inducement of action, feelings, and thought) leads to behavior from physiological, psychological, and environmental sources. The material draws on topics that are familiar to students while maintaining a conversational tone to sustain student interest.

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Understanding Motivation and Emotion

This book walks psychologists through the study of motivation, exploring all conditions that exist within the person and within the environment and culture that explain why we want what we want and why we do what we do. The fifth edition expands on theoretical ideas further into practical applications, especially in the areas of education, work, therapy, sports, and the home. Each chapter features a chapter box that addresses a specific concern. At the end of each chapter is a list of recommended readings for further study. Psychologists will discover a number of new ideas, including achievement goals, personal strivings, types of extrinsic motivation, implementation intentions, and more.

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387 Greatest Quotes About Love, Inspiration & Motivation from Famous People: The Master Collection

In “387 Greatest Quotes About Love, Inspiration & Motivation from Famous People: The Master Collection,” you will find some of the most powerful words ever spoken about these always sought after qualities. From 600 B.C. to the 21st century, these words and thoughts will provoke, challenge and stimulate you like nothing else. Each of these 387 “masterpieces” have been carefully hand-picked from well-known and recognized artists, world leaders, celebrities, scholars and writers. In it, you’ll learn: —Why Beatle John Lennon says “love” is like a plant… —What R&B singer Rhianna says are the TWO critical things you must do to get to the top —Why TV talk show host Oprah Winfrey says this “one thing” determines who you’ll become —Why Mother Teresa says “love” does not have to be extraordinary… —What world-class athlete Lance Armstrong says about how “PAIN” is nothing compared to the alternative —What football coach Vince Lombardi says how “leaders become leaders” (Hint: It’s not that they are born that way) —Why singer and actress Marie Osmond says we are all made from “steel” —What Donald Trump believes is the “ONLY” thing you need to succeed —Why D.H. Lawrence claims a woman “not in love” must have luxuries… —What Dr. Seuss says the reason for not sleeping when you’re in love (it’s not what you think!) —What basketball coach John Wooden says young people need more than anything —Why author Helen Keller states that the best things in life aren’t seen or touched —Why pioneer motivational guru Napoleon Hill says you need a “COMPASS” of sorts to become a screaming success But that is merely the tip of “quotes iceberg” as you’ ll discover 374 more memorable quotes…words of wisdom that will bring a surge of positive energy to your head and heart no matter what challenges you may be facing. And with these hand-selected gems, you have enough to read one a day for the next year and still not get through them all. This book is an ideal present for young and old and everyone in between…particularly if you’re looking for the kind of thoughts you want to start your day with and keep you headed in a positive direction. You want more love, inspiration and motivation in your life? You’ve just found the catalyst with this “master collection” from quotes guru author Christine J. Collins.

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Fires in the Mind: What Kids Can Tell Us About Motivation and Mastery

Teens talk to adults about how they develop motivation and mastery

Through the voices of students themselves, Fires in the Mind brings a game-changing question to teachers of adolescents: What does it take to get really good at something? Starting with what they already know and do well, teenagers from widely diverse backgrounds join a cutting-edge dialogue with adults about the development of mastery in and out of school. Their insights frame motivation, practice, and academic challenge in a new light that galvanizes more powerful learning for all. To put these students’ ideas into practice, the book also includes practical tips for educators. Breaks new ground by bringing youth voices to a timely topic-motivation and masteryIncludes worksheets, tips, and discussion guides that help put the book’s ideas into practiceAuthor has 18 previous books on adolescent learning and has written for the New York Times Magazine, Educational Leadership, and American Educator

From the acclaimed author of Fires in the Bathroom, this is the next-step book that pushes the conversation to next level, as teenagers tackle the pressing challenges of motivation and mastery.Through the voices of students themselves, Fires in the Mind brings a game-changing question to teachers of adolescents: What does it take to get really good at something? Starting with what they already know and do well, teenagers from widely diverse backgrounds join a cutting-edge dialogue with adults about the development of mastery in and out of school. Their insights frame motivation, practice, and academic challenge in a new light that galvanizes more powerful learning for all. To put these students’ ideas into practice, the book also includes practical tips for educators. Breaks new ground by bringing youth voices to a timely topic-motivation and mastery Includes worksheets, tips, and discussion guides that help put the book’s ideas into practice Author has 18 previous books on adolescent learning and has written for the New York Times Magazine, Educational Leadership, and American Educator

From the author of Fires in the Bathroom, this is the next-step book that pushes the conversation to next level, as teenagers tackle the pressing challenges of motivation and mastery.

Amazon Exclusive: Q&A with Author Kathleen Cushman
Why ask teenagers about what it takes to get really good at something?
Adolescents already know far more than we give them credit for! They’re learning all the time — from each other, from the media, from the activities that most absorb them, and from their different roles in the family and close-in social networks. We adults tend to think of ourselves as the teachers, but then we look for a kid to help set up our smart-phone! So thinking together about “how to get good” made sense to me — especially in schools. It changes that feeling of “us and them” that can polarize students and teachers. Instead, our Practice Project put us all on the same journey of learning from each other. What did kids gain from thinking about their own learning in this way?
It turned a light on in their minds about what they were doing in school. Suddenly they had new and effective ways to give feedback to teachers about what helped them learn. Instead of taking a passive or resentful stance, like “this is boring” or “this is too hard,” they could critique actual practices that didn’t work — such as giving the same homework to all students regardless of what individual kids needed to work on. At the same time, kids also saw how certain classroom strategies (such as researching different perspectives, or collaborative learning) matched the process that real experts used. Kids told me they felt a growing sense of mutual respect for their teachers, especially if the teacher joined their inquiry into “getting good.” What tips can you give parents and teachers to help motivate students?
It’s important to help kids stick with practice even when they get frustrated. Three key tips for adults to remember: Kids want to try things that give them an emotional boost. Maybe a challenge looks like fun because they can do it with other people they care about – their friends, or an older person that they admire. Or maybe the boost comes from the task itself: a puzzle to solve, a learning game. Either way, something in their mind lights up at the pleasure and satisfaction they anticipate ahead. Kids won’t do something if they expect to be humiliated. That means we need to set tasks at just the right challenge level—not too easy, not too hard. And it also means warm encouragement — honoring mistakes as a key part of learning, and recognizing every small step done well. Kids rise to excellence when they see it. It’s really important for young people to witness people doing things well in the real world. Take them to watch and ask questions of community experts in all kinds of fields, and arrange meaningful ways (like internships or job shadowing) that they can learn in the company of adults. How do you find the students you work with?
I have access to a far-reaching network of students and teachers through What Kids Can Do, Inc., the nonprofit that sponsored the Practice Project with support from MetLife Foundation. I looked for very diverse groups of young people with a supportive adult who was willing to bring them together for our sustained conversations. All in all, I interviewed more than 160 kids, in 17 schools in nine cities or towns around the United States: Chicago, Illinois, where I worked with eleventh graders at the Academy of Communications and Technology Charter School, students at Westside Alternative High School, and a ninth grade reading and writing class at Prosser Career Academy High School. Long Beach, California, where I worked at Woodrow Wilson High School with 40 members of a leadership club for young male students of color. Rural Maine, where students integrated our inquiry into their senior projects at Poland Regional High School. New York City (my home town), where I worked with students at Young Women’s Leadership School of East Harlem, the Queens High School of Teaching, the Isaac Newton Middle School for Math and Science, the Clinton School for Artists and Writers, East Side Community School, and Citizen Schools. Providence, Rhode Island, where I interviewed youth who played in a string quartet at Community MusicWorks, a neighborhood organization. San Antonio, Texas, where students from the internship program at the International School of the Americas joined our project. San Diego, Oakland, and Mill Valley, California, where I interviewed students from (respectively) High Tech High, Youth Radio, and the Conservatory Theatre Ensemble at Tamalpais High School.

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The Little Book of Simple Truths: Thoughts of Inspiration, Motivation & Awakening

The Little Book of Simple Truths is a wonderful collection of thoughts and quotes from Modern Meditation guru Jeff Cannon. Each page is a moment of inspiration, motivation and awakening from Mr. Cannon. With more than 125 quotes and teachings, laid out in a beautiful typographic image this is a wonderful bedside book for anyone seeking calm, strength and balance. Why not set your intentions in the right direction so that every day can be a reminder to live YOUR life YOUR way every day of YOUR life. www.simple-truth.com

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Book of Szen: Stories & Inspiration for a Changing World

“The only thing that separates the you today from the new and powerful you that’s meant to be is the step that your heart is begging you to take.” From the Book of Szen If you’re looking for something different that’s fun, easy to read and inspirational too, this is the book for you. The Book of Szen is a compilation of stand-alone stories and observations that celebrate the power in each of us to create positive change in our lives, to be what we want to be. Whereas Zen speaks of the moment and what is, the Book of Szen reflects on what could be. Essentially, it is not a “how-to” book, but a “why not” book. It’s a down-to-earth collection that includes simple anecdotes and short stories that encourage us to reach our sometimes forgotten voice, a voice that yearns for a better life. You’ll find that the Book of Szen is sensitive to life and is as easy to relate to, as it is to read. The most common feedback I’ve received from readers over the years is that they felt that the Book was speaking to them directly about exactly what they needed to hear at the time. Here’s what readers of THE BOOK OF SZEN have to say: “Always a treat a comfort and a pleasure to read and reflect on your words. Thank you for being a bright, shiny light in the dark.” Karine Gris – Paris France “Your words fell on a good place today.” Dan Sullivan – Dallas, TX “You are a positive force in many people’s lives. Keep going.” Michael Willner – Irvine, CA “How beautiful. You touch so many.” Jane Gibb – Huntington Beach, CA “You are too darn funny!! I adore your writings.” Reba Kingston – Atlanta, GA “Congratulations on your epic book!! . . . it is very enlightening!” Ryan Graeff – New York, NY To receive new weekly Book of Szen stories for free go to www.bookofszen.com

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A Muse of Inspiration – Volume #2

This 55-page Kindle Book encompasses my best collection of 15 blog & articles entries from my work over the past few years. Each of these stories have been wildly popular in our article section and shared by many bloggers. My goal is to support you on your path of dreams by telling my rocky road of success.

A few of the titles include……..

** Do not be afraid to look in the Mirror of self!

** Are you Living with If or When?

** Are you Wearing a Porcupine Suit?

** Are you Wearing your Ruby Slippers?

** The Reality of a New Year’s Resolution

And many, many more………………..

We have more editions coming to add to your collection of this series to keep you inspired, motivated, and a chuckle too.

Author:

Merna Throne is The Inner Voice Vixen: “A Heart with an Edge!” who believes all our answers lie within us today! Our inner voice will choose our path of struggle or success. Which do you choose?

She is an Author, Master Self-Discovery Coach™, and Coach Academy Director. Even though her personal self-worth journey began in 1986, her career in the personal development industry began in 2004. She has guided thousands of men and women to healthier ground in life and relationships with her work. Her mission is to assist you to tap into your personal power you were born with and soar in life! Her home on the web is www.PocketofPearls.com.

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Life’s Journey: Woman to Woman: Inspiration, Motivation, and Truth For the Woman’s Journey

Every day women from all walks of life undergo negative experiences. All too often women find themselves alone in facing and coping with the problems they encounter. Whether it is divorce, failed dreams, unplanned pregnancy, financial hardship, family ridicule, abusive relationships, workplace discrimination, or a spiritual dilemma, women find themselves pushed to the sidelines to find healing and purpose on their own. This 200 page devotional workbook will discuss how women can break free of negative experiences in their past and present in order to take control of their lives and discover happiness and success.

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Getting a Flat Belly Sucks! Discover How to Sustain Motivation for Your Weight Loss and Exercise Plan Even When You Feel Like Burning Your Running Shoes and Eating a Box of Donuts

In Getting a Flat Belly Sucks! Discover How to Sustain Motivation for Your Weight Loss and Exercise Plan Even When You Feel Like Burning Your Running Shoes and Eating a Box of Donuts, you will find

– Excellent tips and advice to sustain and increase your motivation for your fitness regime
– The NUMBER ONE change in your mindset that will eliminate the crazy weight fluctuations most people consider normal.
– Common excuses that if tolerated and spoken, will deprive you of the lifestyle you deserve.
– How to identify triggers that can rob you of months and months of hard work and smash them like ceramic plates at a Greek wedding.
– And so much more.

You know you deserve to live a healthy life. What’s stopping You? Let me help you climb the ladder to a healthy lifestyle and if you’re already on that ladder, I’ll cheer and encourage you to greater heights.

Your fitness matters. Take it seriously. Order your copy today!