Stewart L. Burgess, Ph.D. is the developmental psychologist and executive director of The Children’s Museum of Memphis. As a parent, you may ask what inspires one child to work hard while others may ...

Staying motivated can feel like an uphill battle some days, especially when you’re facing unique challenges as a neurodivergent person. The constant push to meet expectations—your own or others'—can ...

Motivation starts and ends with a decision, not a feeling. Ah, feeling motivated. It seems to come, and it goes. It ebbs and flows. I’m a firm believer in the idea that motivation is not something ...

Self-determination theory offered a new model of what a human being is. Behaviorists said motivation comes from outside, while SDT argued that the deepest motivation is intrinsic.

Life is a constant flow of give and take, conversations, and energy exchanges. It’s only natural that one may feel like doing nothing from time to time. In these times, it’s important to listen to our ...

Having children who thrive is at the heart of every parent’s desire. These desires are natural and help drive development from one generation to the next. Great parents aspire to have their children ...

Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, ...

Kayla Missman specializes in making complicated topics more approachable. She has eight years of experience in journalism, editing and marketing, allowing her to dive into interesting topics and ...

The normal thrust of any article about motivation that you might read in a modern fire service magazine is usually directed toward the person working in a supervisory capacity. That article will ...

Have you ever noticed how small things can completely change your mood and motivation? For neurodivergent people, staying ...