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 ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

Everyone has moments when they’re not highly motivated until something external comes along. A competitor blitzes your field. A major client walks. Your culture cracks. Suddenly, your body—and ...

The key to tackling a tough task is bridging the know-do gap and just getting started. I have always been a notorious procrastinator. I always turned in my homework at the last minute, studied for ...

Simple lifestyle changes can recharge momentum, helping to overcome inertia and improve motivation with bipolar disorder. Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us ...

Share on Pinterest A new study suggests that motivation may be improved through nutritional interventions. Studio Marmellata/Stocksy Motivation has to do with people’s drive to complete tasks and is ...

Everyone has their own unique approach to starting off the day. Whether it's a cup of coffee that jumpstarts your engine or eating a healthy breakfast, some ways surely work better than others. The ...

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A new study published in the journal Mental Health and Physical Activity has shown that a combination of step tracking and mindfulness training could improve motivation to exercise. The randomized ...