A lack of academic motivation is impacting high school students in a big way. To find out why, I asked my own students what drives them.

One of the most misunderstood aspects of eating disorders is motivation. People often assume that if someone truly wanted help, they would seek it. But in eating disorders, lack of motivation is ...

Motivation is one of those topics that gets studied, debated, and written about endlessly. Psychologists have spent decades breaking it down into theories like Self-Determination Theory and Maslow’s ...

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Many say they are motivated by tangible outcomes but struggle with unclear or overwhelming tasks. Encouraging feedback from peers and mentors can boost motivation and set them on a path to success.