There are many problems with mindfulness training. Or so we have been told. For instance, that mindfulness training is narcissistic, the benefits of mindfulness exercises have been hyped and ...

Podcasts are an excellent way to inspire motivation in work, hobbies, relationships, and more. Motivation is scientifically linked to happiness, work success, and emotional connection. The below ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Starting tasks can often feel daunting, leading to procrastination and stress. Establishing effective motivation rituals can make a significant difference in overcoming those initial hurdles. By ...

In life, motivation can be the difference between success and failure, goal-setting and aimlessness, well-being and unhappiness. And yet, becoming and staying motivated is often the hardest step, a ...

If you’re an entrepreneur, you know that you have plenty at stake in the early stages of your start-up company. You need to focus on meeting crucial deadlines and maintaining forward momentum. One of ...

Feeling unmotivated to exercise? It might not be your fault but in fact gut microbes in your body, according to a recent study published in Dec. 2022, by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania.

Carol Maher receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Medical Research Future Fund, the National Heart Foundation, the South Australian Department for Innovation and ...