We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

It took me five years to write my last book, which was a lot longer than it should have taken. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t know what to do, I did. I just didn’t do it. I wasn’t motivated. My book ...

It took me five years to write my last book, which was a lot longer than it should have taken. The problem wasn’t that I didn’t know what to do, I did. I just didn’t do it. I wasn’t motivated. My book ...

Motivation is often viewed as a driving force that pushes individuals to take action, both in personal and professional settings. However, I've learned that when it comes down to it, no one can ...

Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of needs explores what drives human behavior, offering a popular framework for understanding motivation. Typically illustrated as a pyramid, the model organizes needs from ...

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Introduction Motivated health workers are pivotal in providing adequate health services. This study aims to understand what motivates and demotivates maternal health workers. We do so in Somalia, an ...

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 ...