November 2020

How Does Your Identity Determine Your Motivation?

Psychologists have gone to wits end to describe what motivates people. This can be seen in the drive theories of Freud and the psychoanalysts, the operant conditioning of Skinner in behavioral psychology, and the work on self-determination theory by social psychologists Deci and Ryan, to name a few. So what do identity theorists have to say about what motivates us in life? In the Handbook of Identity Theory and Research, Vivian Vignoles reveals research about how your identity has a major influence on your thoughts, beliefs, and actions. In this post I will give a brief background on identity from a developmental perspective, explain the key points of Vignoles’ research, and then ground it in some real-world examples to show why identity motivations should matter to all of us.

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Adaptive Edge Coaching – Themes and Exercises

t Adaptive Edge Coaching, I pair educational content in psychology with constructive exercises to help people make life changes, develop soft skills, perform at their best, and heal through change. My services have impacted individuals in America, Europe, and India and I have partnered with organizations and community leaders to bring development to groups on a wide scale.

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What do Clients Have to Say About Adaptive Edge Coaching?

“After struggling for years with mental health challenges, and experiencing little to no lasting relief from traditional treatment practices (therapy + medications), Adaptive Edge Coaching has been life changing. I’ve learned how to welcome all emotions with appreciation and understanding, instead of fear and shame. My language and perspective have shifted, boosting my confidence. I am finally

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