Our last two blogs asked if either rewards or fear are good motivators. Recently, author Daniel Pink stated that "carrot and sticks are so last
What motivates someone to do well? This three part blog looks at the three different ways you could motivate someone: rewards, fear or personal
What motivates someone to do well? This three part blog looks at the three different ways you could motivate someone: rewards, fear or future
A supportive crowd can help athletes push on to bigger and better performances. Research shows that having family and friends watch can help
If I offered you a marshmallow and told you that if you refrained from eating it for 15 minutes, I would give you two instead, would you be able
Metacognition is the ability to critically analyse how you think, or, in simple terms, having self-awareness and control of your thoughts. It is
How important is resilience? Research suggests that the ability to persevere and overcome setbacks is a key component in helping Olympic champions
How well you talk to yourself will impact on how you feel and, subsequently, how well you will perform. Research has shown that how you talk to
What is the best way to help struggling Year 7 students? The Department for Education has allocated £500 for each pupil who has achieved less than
Most people in the education and sport worlds now know the difference between fixed (ability is set in stone) and growth mindset (ability is
