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 ...

When I was maybe 8 or 9 years old, I was playing in the basement of our house, and I found a duffle bag stuffed under a pile of other random stuff. The bag was full of plaques, trophies, and different ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. The alarm buzzes, the coffee brews and you’re back at the grind—whether it's logging into ...

In today’s dynamic work environment, motivating teams has become an increasingly complex challenge for business leaders. It’s one of the hardest parts of leadership, and many of the traditional ...

“There is one thing you must never do and that is, to interfere by praising a child’s work, or punishing him if it is wrong, or even by correcting his mistakes. The child who has never learned to work ...

SPRINGDALE -- "Grades are extrinsic motivators, (but) deep, meaningful, sustained learning requires intrinsic motivation," says Josh Eyler, director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and ...

Running your own business is hard. And can be hard on you. Physical fatigue is one thing; mental fatigue—anxiety, stress, and even depression—is another. One study found that almost half of ...