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Is there such a thing as too many good things? As a general rule, I think no. I think that you should fill your life with as many good things as you can. My January might be filled to the brim with good things: concerts, conferences, dinners with friends, family […]
I find it helpful to envision a time horizon when I take on a project. Especially for gig- and project-based work, it’s valuable to know how long it’s going to take. An arranging project for a client? Depending on the time of year, I can anticipate first contact to finished […]
Why do we try to make decisions way before they need to be made? Put it another way: what will you be having for dinner 162 days from right now?* I don’t know, and I’ll bet you don’t either. Unless it’s a special event, there’s no earthly reason to know […]
You’ll never start. I’ve had a lot of students over the years who knew they were going to accomplish something specific – as soon as they were ready. “I’m going to be a composer, once I’ve taken all the classes to have the skills.” “I’m going to write a book, […]
What is self-determination theory? It’s a framework for understanding motivation, specifically intrinsic motivation – that magical mindset that requires no carrots or sticks to compel hard work. Self-determination theory proposes three basic needs that inspire that intrinsic motivation: autonomy, competence, and relatedness. It’s my position that a well-designed choral program […]
Self-determination is a psychological framework for human success and happiness. Today we’ll explore the third of three basic psychological needs required for self-determination and intrinsic motivation. Relatedness The will to interact with, be connected to, and experience caring for others. via Wikipedia Is there anyplace more focused on relatedness than […]
Self-determination is a psychological framework for human success and happiness. Today we’ll explore the second of three basic psychological needs required for self-determination and intrinsic motivation. Competence Seek to control the outcome and experience mastery. via Wikipedia According to the researchers behind Self-Determination Theory, we all are intrinsically motivated by […]
Self-determination is a psychological framework for human success and happiness. Today we’ll explore the first of three basic psychological needs required for self-determination and intrinsic motivation. Autonomy Desire to be causal agents of one’s own life and act in harmony with one’s integrated self; however, note this does not mean […]
Self-determination is a psychological framework for human success and happiness. One of the underlying necessities for self-determination is a healthy sense of intrinsic motivation. According to the research, there has been a “growing understanding of the dominant role that intrinsic motivation played in individual behavior.” Intrinsic motivation is the motivation […]
The psychological framework of self-determination theory is worth considering in the choral classroom. Self-determination theory, developed by researchers Deci & Ryan, aims to how to more effectively inspire and encourage motivation in people. According to the researchers, “The term self-determination refers to a person’s own ability to manage themselves, to […]