The solution isn t to do away with dreaming and positive thinking. Rather, it s making the most of our fantasies by brushing them up against the very thing most of us are taught to ignore or diminish: the obstacles that stand in our way. So often in our day-to-day lives we re inundated with advice to think positively. From pop music to political speeches to commercials, the general message is the same: look on the bright side, be optimistic in the face of adversity, and focus on your dreams. And whether we re trying to motivate ourselves to lose weight, snag a promotion at work, or run a...
The solution isn t to do away with dreaming and positive thinking. Rather, it s making the most of our fantasies by brushing them up against the very ...
During the transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescents face a unique set of challenges that accompany increased independence and responsibility. This volume combines cutting-edge research in the field of adolescence and the field of motivation and self-regulation to shed new light on these challenges and the self-regulation tools that could most effectively address them. Leading scholars discuss general principles of the adolescent period across a wide variety of areas, including interpersonal relationships, health, and achievement. Their interdisciplinary approach covers perspectives...
During the transition from childhood to adulthood, adolescents face a unique set of challenges that accompany increased independence and responsibilit...
