Finding a reason to learn that comes from within ourselves - intrinsic motivation - is key.
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An ethicist who studies disagreement and civility assumed she could handle a neighborly dispute – until the neighbor refused to even interact with her.
Do people have a natural aversion to putting in the effort or wasting effort?
Researchers have discovered raccoons to be intrinsically motivated to solve multiple puzzles, even without a food reward.
Humility is a virtue that many people admire but far fewer practice. A scholar describes how a professional crisis made him look inward and rethink his concept of success.
Some people seem to be born to excel at certain activities. But having opportunities to try new things and get better at them can lead to lifelong passions.
Look for physical activity that brings you joy. Make it the thing you look forward to rather than dread.
Struggling to summon some new year mojo? It could be change fatigue.
If you view intrinsic motivation as a virtue, you likely judge yourself and your co-workers by ‘passion’ – which can backfire.
A meta-analysis of AI chatbots’ impact on student learning finds benefits when used properly, but risks of diminishing student motivation and confidence.
The kind of power that motivates a leader shapes their behavior, two management scholars write.
If the content is interesting, motivation can improve sustained attention.
Even the most advanced AI tools are useless if employees don’t feel confident using them. Building trust and boosting workers’ belief in their abilities is the real key to successful adoption.
Honor your values, invest in yourself and don’t forget your ‘happy circle.’
Cachexia, or wasting syndrome, causes around 80% of patients with advanced cancer to withdraw from life.
Policies enacted from a sense of spite may backfire in the long-term.
Harsh punishments may stop students feeling valued at their school.
You might fall into a funk for many reasons – whether that’s returning home from a fun holiday or because you aren’t sure where you’re going in life.
What matters is the reason you have.
A part-time footballer and full-time university lecturer on how he and his team-mates prepared for the match of their lives.
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