Motivation — it’s one of those buzzwords that gets thrown around among self-help circles. It’s like the catch-all cure for all your ailments. Struggling in life? Get motivated! Want a better ...

Motivation is less fragile than people think. More often, what causes it to fail is the result of years of gradual erosion ...

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 ...

Regular exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, which enhances processing speed and protects against dementia ...

We’ve all done it. We’ve chosen a diet or workout plan that will get us in shape; said we’re going to spend less time on our cellphones and more time reading; or committed to making the most out of ...

"I skated every day when I was like 13, 14...Especially as a kid, you don't really know what you want. Skating feels more like a responsibility or a burden even. Like this is what I have to do.” ...

Motivation and enjoyment can return within 2 to 8 weeks of starting depression treatment, but it often improves more slowly than other symptoms because it’s influenced by many factors. Combining ...

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

Motivation isn’t just a feeling—it’s a pattern. A pattern of behavior, of habits, of choosing again and again to pursue something that matters. Too often we confuse motivation with external forces: ...

Exercise has a lot of important benefits. But most people don’t exercise or don’t do it consistently or long enough to get those benefits. If you ask people why they dropped out of their program, I ...