Motivation is the driving force behind our actions and behaviors, influencing our pursuit of goals and aspirations. In the quest for success and happiness, maintaining high levels of motivation is ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often ...

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 ...

Maintaining motivation is key to making an exercise routine stick for years, but most people struggle to find what truly motivates them — after all, most New Year's resolutions are abandoned by the ...

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 ...

There are still people who believe that the Earth is flat, today, in 2024. The field of education, for example, is filled with all kinds of non-science-backed ideas, like learning styles. Invalid ...

We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

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 ...

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 ...