According to a master's thesis at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), a mobile game can make physical ...

(Fotograzia/Moment/Getty Images) Motivation (or a lack of it) shapes our lives in ways large and small every day: From ...

Motivational dynamics in physical activity behaviour encompass the evolving interplay between individuals’ internal drives, external influences and self-regulatory processes that shape the adoption, ...

Researchers say orexin neurons helped rats keep working for an expected reward, offering clues to what’s required to sustain ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. When it comes to staying active, the biggest challenge often ...

A recent study in Cell led to the discovery of a group of neurons in mouse brains that were shown to influence motivation in relation to tasks followed by rewards. That is, the increased activity of ...

Before your head hits the pillow, you make a mental note to exercise tomorrow morning. The next thing you know your alarm is going off. You hit snooze. Twice. It’s too late to exercise now; you tell ...

Learning Online is a completely different experience than going to school to learn in person. The motivation levels required to sit in front of a screen for hours requires more effort than one can ...