Motivation — it’s one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around among self-help circles. It’s like the catch-all cure for all your ailments. Struggling in life? Get motivated! Want a better ...

Traditional employee motivation strategies, like financial incentives, often yield only short-term results, failing to build lasting commitment. Leaders must instead cultivate self-driven extrinsic ...

We’ve all done it. We’ve chosen a diet or workout plan that will get us in shape; said we’re going to spend less time on our cellphones and more time reading; or committed to making the most out of ...

This is normal and you’re not alone. Motivation doesn’t disappear, it drifts when systems fail. When execution gets messy, it’s easy to slip into constant activity and postpone the very strategies ...

People can have a lack of motivation when they feel overwhelmed, stressed, fatigued, or burnt out. However, a persistent sense of apathy, or lack of interest in doing enjoyable activities, can also be ...

A new study brings together two schools of thought on the function of the neurotransmitter dopamine: one saying that dopamine provides a learning signal, the other saying that dopamine drives ...

In your everyday life, you may have different reasons for engaging in various activities. While doing some things may give you genuine joy and satisfaction, you may do others because of benefits you ...

The drive to be your best can be hard to muster right about now. Here are some ways to get your mojo back. By Cameron Walker This April, I was feeling good. I’d figured out the public pool’s ...

In a good or a bad mood, focused or distracted, in dire or no need: our internal states directly influence our perceptions and decision-making. While the role of motivation on the performance of ...

Your doctor warns your weight could become a serious health concern. Your partner insists you join a gym or start a weight loss program together. You make a deal with yourself to eat healthier so you ...