Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts ...

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Ever had one of those days where the motivation just isn’t there? One significant realization over the years of running my business through ups and downs was the vital importance of energy maintenance ...

Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, ...

Every January, offices quietly reset. New planners appear on desks. Fresh notebooks open in meetings. To-do lists look neater ...

Rapid technological change is impacting aspects of how learners currently engage with global sustainability challenges; for ...

Studies conflict as to whether external rewards inhibit internal incentive, and whether they should be used for motivation.