Oh, those voices in our heads! You know the ones. They whisper words of judgment and doubt. They ask us, “Who do you think you are?” and “How could you possibly be so clueless?” They are masters at making us feel as if we’re just not good enough. And before we even realize it’s happening,… Read More »
Motivation is an important driving force in people’s lives. It can affect both minor and major aspects of your life. Oftentimes, one’s level of motivation—or lack thereof—can determine their level of success. In this article, I will discuss the concepts of motivation and psychology and present six psychological motives that drive people. Moreover, I will… Read More »
We’ve all needed a bit of inspiration at some time in our lives. In the past year or two, that need most likely has grown. Who hasn’t been trying to shed those extra pounds we put on during the pandemic? Who hasn’t felt the need to fake a little enthusiasm at joining yet another Zoom… Read More »
You know the feeling—that “I still have another whole work day to get through” feeling? It sucks. The worst part is knowing that you have to get up, get to work, and be productive when you feel checked out, unmotivated, and would rather go back to bed. The trickiest part about it is that even… Read More »
Do you struggle with motivation? Whether it’s not having enough or having too much with no target to aim it at; understanding ‘motivation’ from an evolutionary and psychological point of view, could well be the key to help you with yours. In this article we’re going to examine just what motivation is, from a ‘drive… Read More »
Are you struggling to find the motivation to stick to a workout routine? Well, you’re not alone, whether you’re drained from a job, exhausted with a newborn, intimidated to start or outright lazy, the truth is motivation is easily lost when life gets tough or you don’t work at it on a regular basis. How… Read More »
You must have come across “Employee of the Month” boards in stores and workplaces that feature the best employee in a specific period. Indeed, it is a form of appreciation for the employee’s hard work. But can’t preference be given privately instead? So, why announce it to even the customers? That’s right—to motivate the other… Read More »
“You can do it!” “Keep going!” “You got this, don’t quit!” These were just a few of the exclamations of support from others that I could barely make out as I struggled to finish one of the toughest workouts I had ever done. Everyone else from class (including a very pregnant woman) had finished, and… Read More »
Waking up can be tough. There’s nothing like the exhausted, overwhelmed morning blues holding a person back from their full potential. So, don’t let it hold you back! Embrace good morning motivation to start your day. Here are 30 good morning motivational quotes to kick your morning off! Good Morning Motivation Quotes About Getting Up… Read More »
If you’ve ever thought or said something like this, then you are using fear-based motivation: “If I don’t get that promotion, I’m going to be seen as a failure so I better stay up all night to work on this proposal.” “If I speak up for school reform, the internet trolls are going to get… Read More »
“You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with.” Have you heard of this quote before? Social behavior is contagious. Maybe you want to believe you have your own will and you’re completely independent of the people around you, but the truth is that we are human beings, and we… Read More »