Researchers have discovered a break that could help ease a common symptom of depression. Discover more about it.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

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

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

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

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 ...

You're not lazy. Your ADHD brain is wired for interest, not importance. Discover why necessity doesn't motivate you—and the ...

Procrastination has a name: the VS–VP circuit — and this team of researchers has ideas for how to switch it off ...

Starting tasks can often feel daunting, leading to procrastination and stress. Establishing effective motivation rituals can make a significant difference in overcoming those initial hurdles. By ...

Being motivated is a key part of being successful as an entrepreneur, and as such, it’s a subject that’s always fascinated me. Motivation comes from vision, goal setting, and celebrating small ...

I was talking to a 19-year-old recently and he has been struggling with motivation. His problem goes like this: he gets excited about starting a project or plan, and is very motivated at the start…but ...