Mornings can feel chaotic, especially when your brain doesn’t always follow a predictable path. But what if a simple routine ...

The alarm buzzes, the coffee brews and you’re back at the grind—whether it's logging into your office, tackling that project or staring down a blank page with nothing but a to-do list to guide your ...

The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...

As children, we often yearn for the freedom associated with being a grown-up. Kids fantasize that the life of an adult consists solely of dessert for dinner, staying up as late as possible, and all ...

Motivation is what pushes you to accomplish things. It can come from both internal and external sources. Internal motivation can come from desire, commitment or need. External motivational sources can ...

Want to raise children who are happy, fulfilled and self-motivated to succeed? Trust them more "and worry about them less," suggests neuropsychologist William Stixrud, co-author of "The Seven ...

True self-motivation, grounded in EQ, is about building a system of motivation, challenge, and rest that allows you to push yourself without veering toward burnout. In 2016, an interviewer for GQ ...

We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working out just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And even fitness fanatics and top-tier athletes have those days when they ...

I write a lot about motivation, because finding long-lasting motivation to exercise is perhaps the most important part of your exercise journey. You can find lasting motivation in your self-identity, ...