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motivation

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 Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSSP Motivation is defined as desire to act towards achieving a goal; it guides and maintains goal-oriented behavior.  Motivations entails:      initiation--the decision to activate     persistence--the continued effort towards the goal, enduring even through challenge and frustration      intensity--maintaining concentration and level of effort in pursuing the goal. (activation), persistence and intensity.    Motivation may be either extrinsic or intrinsic.  Daniel Pink, as summarized in "Drive", demonstrates drive and the effects of extrinsic vs intrinsic motivation 1. extrinsic motivation: motived from without...think of rewards and punishment. Extrinsic motivation is not always bad: Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, is driven from within...learning for the sake of learning; running for the joy of running. Intrinsic motivation leads to identity and a sense of self.  Intrinsic motivation includes autonomy, mastery and p
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why multitasking doesn't work

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 Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSSP Multi-tasking...heralded as an efficiency  moniker for high functioning individuals. but is it?  Multi-tasking is defined as tackling more than one task at a time...it sounds efficient, and a great use of time. In fact, 75% of employees feel the pressure to multitask;  multi-tasking in meetings is common, as is checking email while on the phone.  Multi-tasking has been amplified by remote work.  However, in reality, your brain is not tackling two tasks at the same time. The human brain just doesn't work that way.    The cognitive and neural constructs of the human brain preclude multi-tasking. This has been demonstrated in functional neuroimaging studies on the brain regions/systems involved in executive control and sustained attention, including the frontoparietal control network, the dorsal attention network, and the ventral attention network (Madore.) Instead, what occurs is rapid task-switching...back and forth between two or
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parenting sports kids

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 Jennifer Morris, MD, MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSPP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emer
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Therapeutic Use Exemptions

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Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add, ABSPP This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emerge
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Breathing Exercises for Athletes

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 Jennifer Morris, MD MBA ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergency me
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Mental Preparation for Competition

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Jennifer Morris MD, PC ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-add This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergency medi
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Temperature and Exercise

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 Jennifer Morris, MD PC ABPN, ABOM, ABPM-ADD This blog provides general information and discussions about health and related subjects. The information and other content provided in this blog, website or in any linked material are not intended and should not be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This blog does not constitute the practice of any medical, nursing or other professional health care advice, diagnosis or treatment. We cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this blog or website. If you or any other person has a medical concern, you should consult with your health care provider or seek other professional. medical treatment immediately. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something that you have read on this blog, website or any  linked materials. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or call for emergency med
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