You don't lose motivation because you're lazy, weak, or broken. You lose motivation because your mind is trying to warn you. That feeling of being stuck, flat, or resistant isn't a character flaw.

Something changed when Sasha W. noticed the hot pink running shoes sitting in the corner of her bedroom. She was 27 at the time and struggling with the worst depressive valley of her life. As she lay ...

In the journey toward achievement, motivation may come and go, but willpower remains a constant driving force. It is the resilience to navigate through difficulties, make sacrifices, and adhere to a ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or preparing a presentation that's stressful just to think about. You understand ...

In Jarek Janio’s Inside Higher Ed opinion column, “Beyond ‘Grit’ and ‘Growth Mindsets,’” Janio argues that, to promote better student learning, college instructors should ignore questions about ...

The stretch after the holidays can feel unexpectedly difficult for many people. After weeks of social activity, late nights, and disrupted schedules, January often brings a sharp return to routine ...