The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...

If you’ve ever wondered what really gets you moving toward a goal or building a fitness habit, it’s not just one thing. Sure, you might love what you’re doing or crave that feeling of accomplishment, ...

We often assume that resilience and perseverance vanish when willpower dries up. But a new study on “desire-goal motivational conflict” suggests that endurance athletes are most likely to quit when ...