Early in my career as a psychotherapist, I was laser focused on acquiring as much psychological knowledge as possible. Studying theories and data and learning a variety of different skills and ...

Intrinsic motivation refers to engaging in activities because they are inherently enjoyable or fulfilling, not because of external rewards or pressures. It’s the internal drive that leads us to pursue ...

Research on teaching in recent years has awakened faculty members to the importance of cultivating intrinsic motivation in class. The idea is that, instead of relying on grades or late penalties to ...

For many, finding the motivation to start and sustain an exercise regimen is like the search for the holy grail. Despite countless attempts to find their way to regular physical activity, Americans ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...