motivation

People tend to reflexively assume that fun events – like vacations – will go by really quickly.

A study on charity finds that reminding people how nice it feels to give yields better results than appealing to altruism.

There is no success without failure, but the fear of the latter is what’s really keeping you from achieving your goals.

More than 70% of college students procrastinate

Being a leader is about more than the job title. You have to earn respect.

Why do we deprive students of the historical and cultural context of science?

In her book The Art of Rest, one researcher conducted a thorough analysis of the top 10 activities we find most restful.

Nutrisystem is a smarter weight-loss program that users enjoy.

New research suggests you can’t fake your emotional state to improve your work life — you have to feel it.

Habits are easier to hack and change when you understand how they work.

Mice will even run on a wheel in nature. Pheromones help inspire that behavior.

Aligning your goals with deeply held values produces better results—in your career and life.

Research suggests that aging affects a brain circuit critical for learning and decision-making.

New research pinpoints the neurons responsible for your choices.

Here are 5 ways to make your workplace better and your workforce happier.

Psychologists W. Keith Campbell, (Ph.D.) and Carolyn Crist explain why narcissists rise to power and how to make sure your support is going to someone making effective, positive change.

Leaning too far in either direction is a recipe for stagnation and perhaps even failure.

Even non-academic experiences can inspire meaningful moments of learning and self-reflection.

We’re all guilty of it, but there are ways to curb your procrastination and be more productive.

Admit it, caring for your pet can make you happy too. Science is working on why.

Sometimes not looking forward to something helps you get it done.

Join two-time NBA champion Shane Battier live at 1 pm ET this Monday.

It takes a special person with a special set of skills to reach students on an emotional level.

With the coronavirus pandemic upending summer plans, now’s the perfect time to learn something new.

Now is the perfect time to take up a new language. Self-motivation and commitment are key to mastering this fun and useful new skill.

Most people don’t know what they’re passionate about.

Ultrarunners scored significantly higher on the resilience questionnaire than non-runners.

It’s normal if you’re not productive in your creativity all the time. Even the greats took breaks.

Rather than trekking up a mountain, a more accurate metaphor for human development involves navigating the waters of a choppy sea.

Here’s how corporations can bring women out from the “leadership pipeline” and into actual leadership.