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 ...

Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than ...

A wildly successful entrepreneur and I were meeting for the first time over lunch at the recommendation of a mutual friend. The suggestion proved fruitful, as there was never an awkward moment of ...

We're not always motivated to get up and go to work. When that happens, and you feel zero motivation to go to work, try these ...

Motivation isn’t just a feeling—it’s a pattern. A pattern of behavior, of habits, of choosing again and again to pursue something that matters. Too often we confuse motivation with external forces: ...

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 ...

Ironically, smart people often struggle to start a basic tasks. As psychological research teaches us, intelligence and ...

Everyone knows that Fridays can't come fast enough. And Mondays? Well, it seems like just when the weekend has finally arrived, it's over in a flash, leaving nothing but the work week to look forward ...

Motivation is the drive or reason to do something. There are two primary types of motivation. Intrinsic motivation Intrinsic motivation comes from your internal desires and the actions you take are ...

Words can hold a lot of power, and it is often said, "The pen is mightier than the sword." While words can uplift and inspire others to take on challenges and hardships in their lives, they can also ...

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 brave friend recently shared that she was feeling tired—really tired. Not ‘I-didn’t-get-enough-sleep’ tired, but something much deeper. She said, “It’s as if I’ve lost my motivation.” I call her ...