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 ...
Participants line up in preparation for the 50th Marine Corps Marathon in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 26, 2025. (Sgt. Chancellor Reynolds/Marine Corps) If you’ve ever wondered what really gets you ...
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 ...