Is feeling motivated a bit more challenging for you these days? It may be a consequence of overall COVID-19 burnout. Alternatively, it could be pandemic-related parental burnout. In fact, even before ...

Dr. Alex Jones, Ph.D. in Leadership. CEO of National Leadership Association. Corporate Trainer, Speaker, and Coach. Author of DISLEADERSHIP. Among global professionals today, 70% lack motivation and ...

What’s the key to sustained motivation? Pep rallies are easy to design and give a boost of #MondayMotivation. But finding lasting mojo? That’s rare. Countless studies have been done to find out what ...

It’s no secret that change is inherently difficult, complex, and often resisted. Making even necessary changes can be hard. This is because, in human evolution, we have come to view change as a threat ...

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 ...

Motivation is an important part of sports, but it's also sometimes misunderstood. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; iStock This story is part of Peak, The Athletic’s desk covering the mental ...

Students whose parents didn’t go to college face unique challenges to succeed in their science and math classes, and that can undermine their motivation to try hard in those subjects or even pursue a ...

My journey in finding motivation for everyday things like school, work or cleaning has been a long one. I have found different ways to stimulate my motivation to complete my tasks but it comes and ...

Extrinsic motivation is motivation that come from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition. Depending on the ...

Participants line up in preparation for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2025. (Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds/Marine Corps) If you’ve ever wondered what really gets you ...