Motivation requires direction. It is one thing to want to accomplish a goal, but it is another actually to carry out the task by acting on the motivation. Directional motivation is the momentum a ...

It’s the end of a long practice. I’m out of breath, my cheeks are red hot, and my arms feel like spaghetti noodles. I look at the clock to see I only have a few seconds until the next rep. Everything ...

Motivational issues in the workplace can originate in management as well as ground-level employees. Issues affecting motivation range from inadequate tools to achieve company goals to a simple lack of ...

Ever had a day when you felt unstoppable-crossing tasks off your to-do list, crushing a workout, and tackling challenges head-on? And then the very next day, you couldn’t even bring yourself to get ...

As a partner at a law firm, I used to train new associates in the most effective way I knew how (which, I now realize, wasn't always the most motivating). I often said, "Write down everything that is ...

Intrinsic motivation is when you are motivated by personal satisfaction or enjoyment instead of external factors like reward or punishment. There are ways to make tasks more intrinsically motivating.