Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

Someone suffering from stress or mental health problems may suddenly feel lazy or hesitant to do the most basic things.

Confidence is a crucial foundation to the construction of many features of life. Whether you are venturing into new business opportunities or romantic relationships, confidence can help determine the ...

You know you should develop a regular exercise routine, but you lack motivation. Promises to yourself are quickly broken, and you never establish enough of the workout habit to experience any rewards.

Part 1 of this series, 12 Common Barriers That Get in the Way of Your Motivation, featured discussion about the psychology of motivation and being consciously aware of the barriers that can thwart ...

It’s not easy to stick to an exercise program. If you have a hard time staying motivated to exercise, here are some simple things you can do. I talk to a lot of people who have good intentions when it ...

We tell ourselves we’re too overwhelmed to focus right now. Too drained. Too caught up in whatever mess life has thrown our way. We assume that once we feel better—less stressed, less frustrated, less ...

Motivation has been defined as an internal push to accomplish a goal. It even seems similar to the word “move,” although “move” can simply mean doing something, like advancing a chess piece. Digging ...