In today's work environment, we often find ourselves juggling various demands from our professional and personal lives. Researchers suggest that to navigate this intricate balance successfully, it's crucial to meet three fundamental psychological needs for motivation, well-being, and optimal performance. These are the needs for autonomy (i.e., the need to make free choices), competence (i.e., the need to become an expert in your tasks), and relatedness (i.e., the need to connect with others).

Satisfying your needs isn't a mere check-the-box exercise; it's an ongoing process that evolves with the changing dynamics of our work and home lives. Job demands can have a detrimental effect on the satisfaction of our needs, particularly on autonomy and relatedness. To help you navigate these challenges, here are some practical strategies based on a systematic review by Coxen and colleagues.

Start your day off on a good note by cultivating a mood of positive emotions, sentiments, and high energy. Research suggests that this morning mindset increases need satisfaction throughout the day. Engaging in activities that uplift your mood and energy........

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