Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.

A surprise drop in the unemployment rate in December is likely to keep the Federal Reserve on course to take a breather from ...

We've all been there… You know you need to make that complaint phone call, but you cannot bring yourself to dial. Or there is ...

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

In our fast-paced and demanding lives, we often encounter tasks and challenges that require focus, motivation, and resilience. While there are various strategies to aid in preparing for these ...

As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lucy Paulise is executive coach and author of Timebox, based in Texas. After many years doing the same job, it’s easy to feel ...

In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Yet, psychology shows that what looks like procrastination, avoidance, or lack of motivation often ...

Studies conflict as to whether external rewards inhibit internal incentive, and whether they should be used for motivation.