The Covid years did it to me. They sucked the motivation right out of me. The lockdown — not being able to leave the house; no speaking engagements because no one was holding in-person conferences; my ...

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 ...

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 ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

Encouraging new ideas and actions, and approaching employees with respect, are key to coaching and fulfilling promises to improve employees' performance. The skilled supervisor provides directional ...

Between work responsibilities, taking care of the family and other life stressors, we could all use a break from our hectic schedules. Many turn to yoga as their escape. A long-time practice that ...

Young people are less satisfied with their lives when they are stressed. Physical activity can counter this by helping to relieve stress. Researchers from the University of Basel found that intrinsic ...

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