In a new paper published in Current Biology, researchers describe a circuit in the brains of macaque monkeys that appears to ...

Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

Scientists have uncovered a way to manipulate the pathway in monkey brains that puts the brakes on motivation.

Every January, offices quietly reset. New planners appear on desks. Fresh notebooks open in meetings. To-do lists look neater ...

Studies conflict as to whether external rewards inhibit internal incentive, and whether they should be used for motivation.

Extrinsic motivation uses rewards or incentives — like praise, fame, or money —as motivation for specific activities. It is based on external factors and may be less effective long-term than intrinsic ...

When people hear ‘motivation,’ they often think of classic incentives like bonuses, extra paid time off, and maybe the occasional pep talk. In truth motivation is elusive, because it so often depends ...

Lack of motivation in eating disorders often reflects fear, avoidance, or impaired insight, not unwillingness. Many people ...

→Lay it out. Set out your clothes, shoes, water bottle, and reflective gear the night before to eliminate excuses and get out ...