Dr. Mary Lamia talks motivation. She explores the connection of emotions to getting things done. In this conversation, Dr. Lamia articulates how emotions are pivotal for understanding how to motivate yourself and navigate through life's demands.

Guest:
Mary Lamia, PhD is a psychologist, professor, and author. She is a professor at the Wright Institute in Berkley, CA. She also works with adults, adolescents, preteens, and couples in her Marin County private practice. Her blogs on Psychology Today, Thrive Global, and PsychWire, along with extensive media interviews and commentaries, explore her deep understanding of emotions and its role in who we become.

To learn more about Dr. Lamia's works, please visit:
https://marylamia.com/

Please note the time stamps for podcast content:
4:15 - Motivation - Task-Orientation and Procrastination
9:30 - Emotions Drive Motivation
16:30 - Shame and Failure
18:00 - Compass of Shame
19:30 - Shame
26:00 - Emotions, Shame, and Fear of Failure
31:32 - Motivation for Students
33:10 - Manipulating Your Emotions
33:35 - Parents: Motivating Your Student
39:30 - Dr. Lamia: Interests & Wellness Strategies
45:38 - Becoming a Better Task-Oriented Person or Procrastinator
52:20 - Anxiety is Your Friend

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Open Contact: https://opencontact.bandcamp.com/

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Tom James highlights different practices that influence his school's continued emphasis on a 'pedagogy of joy.' From his perspective as assistant division head, he explores ideas and practices to increase joy in schools.

Guest:
Tom James is the Assistant Division Head of High School at The Grace Church School in Manhattan, New York. He's an educator of 12th years, having taught math in public, charter, and independent schools. He has also served as a math department chair and DEI coordinator.

To read more on articles discussed in this conversation, please see titles below:
16:42 - Johnson, 2019 - Joy: a review of the literature and suggestions for future directions
23:25 - Jerrim, 2022 - The power of positive emotions? The link between young people’s positive and negative affect and performance in high-stakes examinations
23:50 - Valiente et al., 2012 - Linking Students’ Emotions and Academic Achievement: When and Why Emotions Matter

Journaling App noted by Tom James
48:12 - Day One - Journaling App

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Chris Keys: https://chriskeys.bandcamp.com/

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This session Dr. David Naff talks over key points from a recent research brief on student absenteeism. He highlights key trends and factors that impact absenteeism, then engages on ideas to help increase student attendance.

Guest:
Dr. David Naff is the director of the Metropolitan Education Research Consortium (MERC) at VCU. Prior to starting a running MERC, Dr. Naff was a school counselor in North Carolina.

To read more on MERC projects and the MERC research brief on student absenteeism:
Strategies for Addressing Chronic Absenteeism in the Post-Pandemic Era: //scholarscompass.vcu.edu/merc_pubs/135/
MERC Website: https://merc.soe.vcu.edu/

Special thanks to musical artists:
Psalm Trees: https://psalmtreesbeats.bandcamp.com/
Probably Not Famous IV: https://www.probablynotfamous.com/

To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
present-mind.org/podcast

To provide suggestions for new topics in future episodes, visit:
present-mind.org/podcast