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.

You probably know someone who happily spends many hours playing online video games. That same person may begrudgingly go to work and show little motivation to do their job. How can we become so ...

Learn more about the science behind willpower and how it can influence the choices you make in life.

Leaders spend a lot of time wondering why some employees stay loyal, why others leave quickly, and why so many slip into disengagement long before they walk out the door. People often assume the main ...

Deadlines often trigger dread, not motivation, for some, activating threat responses and hindering creativity. This aversion stems from a strong need for autonomy, a task-based time perception, ...