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Motivation to Succeed!: The Psychology of Motivation (Made for Success Collection)

Includes a bonus DVD!

Get motivated to achieve exceptional goals!

Have you ever wanted to find the perfect motivational speech exactly when you need it most? Look no further! Enjoy the world’s top motivational speakers in this multi-disc collection to fill your library with inspirational stories from master storytellers like Zig Ziglar, Mark Victor Hansen, and Les Brown. Learn what drives high achievers like Michael Jordan to become the world’s best. Discover the tools you need to get motivated, even when you don’t feel like it. Delve into the human psyche with psychologist Dr. Larry Iverson using the latest Mayo Clinic brain research and understand what role motivation plays inside your mind to achieve exceptional goals.

You’ll learn:
1. How to motivate yourself and others
2. The psychology of achievement
3. How to stay positive even in negative circumstances
4. Proven techniques to stay motivated
5. How to maintain self-discipline to stay on-track with your goals

Contents include the following 14 CDs:
Mastering Positive Motivation: How to Motivate Yourself and Others by Mark Sanborn
5 Steps to Peak Performance: The Secret to Overcoming Limiting Beliefs by Dr. Larry Iverson
Becoming Self-Disciplined: Make Yourself Do What You Should Do, Even When You Don’t Feel Like It by Laura Stack
How to Stay Positive and Focused in Uncertain Times by Sarita Maybin
Think It, Plan It, Do It! by Jennifer Sedlock
It’s Possible by Les Brown
The Key to Excellence by Charley Tremendous Jones
Rip-Roaring Wealth by Mark Victor Hansen
How to Stay Motivated, Parts 1-6: Changing the Picture by Zig Ziglar

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Intrinsic Motivation and Self-Determination in Human Behavior (Perspectives in Social Psychology)

Early in this century, most empirically oriented psychologists believed that all motivation was based in the physiology of a set of non-nervous- system tissue needs. The theories of that era reflected this belief and used it in an attempt to explain an increasing number of phenomena. It was not until the 1950s that it became irrefutably clear that much of human motivation is based not in these drives, but rather in a set of innate psychological needs. Their physiological basis is less understood; and as concepts, these needs lend themselves more easily to psycho- logical than to physiological theorizing. The convergence of evidence from a variety of scholarly efforts suggests that there are three such needs: self-determination, competence, and interpersonal relatedness. This book is primarily about self-determination and competence (with particular emphasis on the former), and about the processes and structures that relate to these needs. The need for interpersonal relat- edness, while no less important, remains to be explored, and the findings from those explorations will need to be integrated with the present theory to develop a broad, organismic theory of human motivation. Thus far, we have articulated self-determination theory, which is offered as a working theory-a theory in the making. To stimulate the research that will allow it to evolve further, we have stated self-determination theory in the form of minitheories that relate to more circumscribed domains, and we have developed paradigms for testing predictions from the various minitheories.

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The Oxford Handbook of Work Engagement, Motivation, and Self-Determination Theory (Oxford Library of Psychology)

Self-determination theory is a theory of human motivation that is being increasingly used by organizations to make strategic HR decisions and train managers. It argues for a focus on the quality of workers’ motivation over quantity. Motivation that is based on meaning and interest is showed to be superior to motivation that is based on pressure and rewards. Work environments that make workers feel competent, autonomous, and related to others foster the right type of motivation, goals, and work values.

The Oxford Handbook of Work Motivation, Engagement, and Self-Determination Theory aims to give current and future organizational researchers ideas for future research using self-determination theory as a framework, and to give practitioners ideas on how to adjust their programs and practices using self-determination theory principles. The book brings together self-determination theory experts and organizational psychology experts to talk about past and future applications of the theory to the field of organizational psychology. The book covers a wide range of topics, including: how to bring about commitment, engagement, and passion in the workplace; how to manage stress, health, emotions and violence at work; how to encourage safe and sustainable behavior in organizations; how factors like attachment styles, self-esteem, person-environment fit, job design, leadership, compensation, and training affect work motivation; and how work-related values and goals are forged by the work environment and affect work outcomes.

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The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation (Oxford Library of Psychology)

Motivation is that which moves us to action. Human motivation is thus a complex issue, as people are moved to action by both their evolved natures and by myriad familial, social and cultural influences. The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation collects the top theorists and researchers of human motivation into a single volume, capturing the current state-of-the-art in this fast developing field. The book includes theoretical overviews from some of the best-known thinkers in this area, including chapters on Social Learning Theory, Control Theory, Self-determination theory, Terror Management theory, and the Promotion and Prevention perspective. Topical chapters appear on phenomena such as ego-depletion, flow, curiosity, implicit motives, and personal interests. A section specifically highlights goal research, including chapters on goal regulation, achievement goals, the dynamics of choice, unconscious goals and process versus outcome focus. Still other chapters focus on evolutionary and biological underpinnings of motivation, including chapters on cardiovascular dynamics, mood, and neuropsychology. Finally, chapters bring motivation down to earth in reviewing its impact within relationships, and in applied areas such as psychotherapy, work, education, sport, and physical activity. By providing reviews of the most advanced work by the very best scholars in this field, The Oxford Handbook of Human Motivation represents an invaluable resource for both researchers and practitioners, as well as any student of human nature.

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Motivation to Learn: Transforming Classroom Culture to Support Student Achievement (Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology)

Harness the power of motivation to transform the learning experience!
 
When properly channeled, motivation propels learning forward. Yet teachers across all grade levels and disciplines struggle to recognize and cultivate this dynamic, social force in the classroom. This essential resource proves that all students are motivated to learn, and provides authentic tools to create and sustain a classroom community that is highly engaged. You’ll discover:

Reflection activities that promote student voice and self-efficacy as well as assess existing motivation levels Case studies and best practices based on current motivation theory and research Strategies to design meaningful learning tasks and build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

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The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation: A Revolutionary New Program to Lose Weight and Stay Fit for Life

Are you wanting to tone up and drop weight? Do you have a special event that is coming up that requires you to look your best?  Do you want to gain motivation to exercise more often and more consistently? Or do you simply want to obtain the body of your dreams?

Grounded in evidence-based research, The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation offers cutting edge insight on how to obtain and maintain fitness motivation.  If you haven’t found the key to unlock your fitness potential it’s not your fault…now you will in The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation.  This book guides you through every step of the way to reach your ultimate body and fitness peak for life. 

Readers will discover the mind body effects of exercise and why exercise is an essential ingredient in your life.  The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation will get you to:

· Improve your overall health 
· Control your mind and body and heighten peace of mind 
· Learn psychological techniques that are shown to increase fitness motivation
· Realize the powerful effect your mind has on your emotions and health and that you have the ability to realize the strength that is within you 
· Feel confident and ready to embrace new opportunities 
· Visualize your way to success
· Achieve weight loss and fitness goals
· And much more! 

This book is not just about obtaining fitness motivation. By learning to work-out regularly, you will also feel more energy and joy, feel more confident, more optimistic, and cope better with life’s stressors. You will enjoy being around others and they will enjoy being around you. There are endless possibilities of life improvements that can occur after learning and applying the valuable and evidenced-based tools waiting for you in this program.

Find out today why The Psychology Behind Fitness Motivation is your first and final stop on your path to the new incredibly fit you!

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Enhancing Adolescents’ Motivation for Science: Research-Based Strategies for Teaching Male and Female Students (Classroom Insights from Educational Psychology)

 

Address gender differences and positively influence male and female science participation and achievement with these research-based strategies. Includes classroom vignettes and a robust companion website.

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Positive Motivation (The Positive Psychology Workbook Series)

Motivation is central to achieving our goals, performing well at work, and persevering even in the face of hardship. In this book expert researcher, Ken Sheldon takes readers on a backstage tour of this fascinating topic. Readers will become expert in the “goal systems approach” to motivation as well as the basics of “self-determination theory.” The exercises and reflections in this book will help translate the academic information into practical tools that will help you motivate yourself or those with whom you work. Positive Motivation is one title in the Positive Psychology Workbooks series. These workbooks introduce readers to a variety of solid science and useful tools for improving life, relationships, and overall mental health. Each workbook contains practical suggestions and offers readers opportunities to reflect and experiment with real world tools. A noted expert in his or her respective field writes each book in this series.

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Self-theories: Their Role in Motivation, Personality, and Development (Essays in Social Psychology)

This innovative text sheds light on how people work — why they sometimes function well and, at other times, behave in ways that are self-defeating or destructive. The author presents her groundbreaking research on adaptive and maladaptive cognitive-motivational patterns and shows:

* How these patterns originate in people’s self-theories
* Their consequences for the person — for achievement, social relationships, and emotional well-being
* Their consequences for society, from issues of human potential to stereotyping and intergroup relations
* The experiences that create them


This outstanding text is a must-read for researchers in social psychology, child development, and education, and is appropriate for both graduate and senior undergraduate students in these areas.