Intrinsic motivation involves your internal desire to get something done. When you’re feeling driven to do the work you do, your intrinsic motivation is stronger than your extrinsic motivation.

When it comes to exercising, why can’t we “just do it?” It turns out that getting motivated to exercise can be surprisingly ...

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

If intrinsic motivation energizes individuals to work harder and give extra effort, how do you spark that motivation in others?

Procrastination and deadlines motivate some people; for those seeking alternative motivational strategies, some other lesser-known methods can be equally as powerful.

If you sometimes or often have trouble mustering up the energy and the motivation to work out, you’re definitely not alone. Let’s look at the new survey results. The post If staying motivated ...

Here’s how leaders can reignite manager motivation, enabling companies to stay focused and compete at the pace of change. When Stephen, the SVP of sales at a SaaS company, sat down with his ...

People who go to the gym are not 100% motivated to train daily, but know they will feel better even after a “bad workout.” ...

You know you’re supposed to exercise regularly, but finding the motivation to do it can sometimes be tough. After all, work and general life obligations are really good at getting between you ...

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