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	<title>The Behaviour Effect &#187; Motivation</title>
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		<title>Freely available? No thanks!</title>
		<link>http://www.thebehavioureffect.com/2010/04/05/freely-available-no-thanks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:46:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The scarcity principle boils down to this: we want what we’re afraid we can’t have. Fear of losing out on something can be an extremely powerful motivator. Someone or something that's not available all the time is desirable.

Availability might be threatened by limited quantity, a time deadline, or by competition. Whatever the reason, the item in question becomes more attractive to us if we think we can’t have it. Whether it’s a potential mate, a used car, or an item on sale, once its availability is threatened we WANT it!

Even more interesting is the second way in which scarcity affects our thinking and ultimately our behaviour.]]></description>
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		<title>Are you a procrastinator?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:19:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever put something off until tomorrow?  It is a fact that we tend to put off those things which have a negative emotion attached to them.  Perhaps the task at hand is ‘too hard’, will ‘take too long’, is too ‘boring’ or requires ‘too much effort’.  Twenty percent of people identify themselves as chronic procrastinators.  And it’s a lifestyle.

Procrastinators tell themselves lies, such as, "I'll feel more like doing this tomorrow." Or "I work best under pressure." In reality they do not get the urge the next day.  In addition, they protect their sense of self by saying "this isn't important."

Read more about how to recognise a procrastinator after the jump...]]></description>
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		<title>Healthy surroundings</title>
		<link>http://www.thebehavioureffect.com/2009/11/20/healthy-surroundings/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ruth Thompson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is employee well-being?  What does it actually means for organisations?

We are all aware of how current economic conditions have affected our workplaces.  We also realise that as a result of our changing surroundings...employees and management are behaving differently.  Feeling good about the work we complete has a massive impact on quality and performance.  We know this due to the research that has been completed but more significantly we know this from personal experience.  Ever been unhappy in a role?  Ever felt not appreciated by your peers or manager?  What effect did your emotions have on your work?  Did you give it your best all the time? I think you get the idea! ]]></description>
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