{"product_id":"motivation-for-dummies-uk-edition-9780470760352","title":"Motivation for Dummies UK Edition","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this day and age, high self-esteem is a must, both in the workplace and at home. Whether you want to change your career, find a new interest, get a promotion, lose weight, quit smoking, promote teamwork in the office or improve your own individual performance, you need to find the motivation to do so first.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This user-friendly guide is full of great exercises to focus your mind and help you achieve your goals\" (Prima, January 2008)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction  \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organised\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart I: Understanding The Basics of Motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart II: Identifying \u0026amp; Maintaining Change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart III: Arming yourself with motivational tools\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart IV: Using motivation in different areas of your life\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart V: The Part of Tens\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart I: Understanding the Basics of Motivation\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Introducing motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA brief definition of motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing how to maintain it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding how motivation will help you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the benefits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the barriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking into your brain or body for answers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat it feels like\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Exploring the psychology of motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the stages\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRelating yourself to each stage\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring how the psychology can help\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting your mind around motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnravelling the mystery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking control of your mind\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing why we struggle to summon it\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding your inner strength\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the barriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Preparing yourself for motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your priorities for motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStarting with the end in sight\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHighlighting what matters for you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting yourself ready\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing when you will start\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommitting to the first action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a motivational environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting up a supportive network\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChanging your environment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart II Identifying \u0026amp; Maintaining Change\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Summoning the motivation to change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlanning to take action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the first steps\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering values that motivate you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eListing your personal values\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing what is stopping you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your demotivators\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging your excuses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the positive by-products\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Goal-Setting\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing your demons\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising areas to change (e.g.. losing weight, getting fit, becoming healthier)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying new goals to keep you going\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the goals to aim for\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding the focus\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDividing goals into achievable chunks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your new years resolution\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritising the goals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing quick wins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining your long term goals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApplying the SMART rule\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Maintaining motivation now and beyond\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVisualising motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeeing your success\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling the benefits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHearing the praise\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTravelling through time\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePropelling yourself forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePraising your successes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInternal and external praising\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSteering a clear course\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdjusting to daily challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Dealing with Setbacks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving contingencies in place\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing who to call on for help\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReprioritising the action plan\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming the struggle to maintain motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReminding yourself of the benefits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRefocusing on the rewards\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when fear may be affecting you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFacing the fear\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOvercoming fear and taking action\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart III: Arming yourself with motivational tools\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Incentivising motivation (page count 8)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a variety of incentives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing your favourites\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExplore different incentives for different situations\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOne size doesn't fit all\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Quizzing your brain cells\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eScoring your personal motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRaising the score\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring the left and right side\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognising the differences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConnecting both sides\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivational exercises\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing the future\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStepping into motivation\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Using NLP as a motivator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying the positive by product of inactivity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating the by-product in other ways\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeling OK with your decision\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining what makes someone tick\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing the senses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking the other person's perspective\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring logical levels\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentity\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eValues\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBehaviour\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCapability\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnvironment\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart IV: Using motivation in different areas of your life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Career and work\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating yourself\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRealising what's in it for me\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing when enough is enough\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrioritising other tasks\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRewarding quick wins\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMotivating your team\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring team goals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying team barriers\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Money\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDefining how money motivates you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuying choices\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLinking financial incentives with goals\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSustaining the motivation long term\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying when money is no longer motivating\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding what money gives you\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: Health and wellbeing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAvoiding illness and disease\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving towards health\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBanishing unhealthy habits\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a healthier lifestyle\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeciding your food priorities\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking time out to relax and recharge\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking exercise fun\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Developing and growing\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eManaging your emotions\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentifying your feelings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing appropriate responses\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaking leaps forward\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking personal changes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHonouring your values\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExperiencing new challenges\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing change\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLeaving your comfort zone\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePersonal\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIdentify what motivates your family\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecognise each person’s own motivator\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnsure family preferences are all met\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProfessional\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEngaging motivational people\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating a motivating support group Exploring a win\/win approach\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding what motivates other people Acknowledging individuality\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eExploring hidden talents\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbracing personal choice\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTuning into their values\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering different mindsets\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledging individual preferences\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart V: The part of Tens\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Ten Inspirational Resources\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Ten great motivating people e.g.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Beckham\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSir Steve Redgrave\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSir Richard Branson\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWinston Churchill\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNelson Mandela\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMargaret Thatcher\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTiger Woods\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLewis Hamilton\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFreddie Flintoff\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJ K Rowling\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJane Tomlinson\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Ten Motivational Exercises )\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: 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