The Terrific Power of Optimism in Sports Success
August 13th, 2009 // 6:49 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
Wise old Abe Lincoln described a pessimist as someone who “finds difficulty in every opportunity,” while an optimist is someone who “finds opportunity in every difficulty.” This principle is particularly true in athletics. Much research has shown that athletes and teams that have an optimistic interpretation of their performance (especially after losing) will consistently outperform [...]
Category : Applied Sports Psychology
Hire Dr. Jack Singer For Your Next Keynote
August 10th, 2009 // 9:35 am @ Dr. Jack Singer
How Meeting Planners can make sure that their business meetings and events are infused with fun and excitement. People attend meetings and conferences for all kinds of reasons. Some go because they are required to. Some are obviously looking for knowledge and inspiration. Some want to “recharge their batteries” and need a break from the daily [...]
Category : Motivational Speaker
Job Burnout Prevention
August 7th, 2009 // 5:49 pm @ Dr. Jack Singer
Job burnout is an insidious problem in the American workforce, among all levels of employees. Frequently undiagnosed, burnout may appear in job statistics of absenteeism statistics, in suicide rates, or in the development of chronic illnesses that keep employees from working. Ultimately, working oneself to death can be the disguise for job burnout.
Category : Stress Management
