Motivation
Why your plans to workout go wrong
Why your plans to workout go wrong Many people struggle to stick to their exercise plans due to an “all-or-nothing” mindset, where they abandon their plan altogether rather than modifying it. Research by Michelle Segar and her colleagues identified four components of this all-or-nothing thinking: rigid idealized criteria for exercising, seeking excuses for not exercising, […]
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Watch: Tips to make your New Year’s resolution last
Watch: Tips to make your New Year’s resolution last Break big resolutions into smaller, bite-sized pieces to build momentum and confidence. Having a support system in place can significantly improve success rates, as accountability provides encouragement and motivation. Self-compassion is crucial for overcoming failure and maintaining progress; give yourself grace and adjust your approach as […]
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New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes
New Year’s resolutions usually fall by the wayside, but there is a better approach to making real changes Research shows that New Year’s resolutions often don’t last due to unrealistic goals, reliance on willpower, and a focus on immediate gratification rather than long-term rewards. Practicing self-compassion by being kind to yourself can significantly improve well-being […]
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Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams
Treating love for work like a virtue can backfire on employees and teams Treating love for work as a virtue can backfire on employees and teams by creating unrealistic expectations and moral pressure, leading to burnout and tension within teams. Moralizing intrinsic motivation, where loving one’s job is seen as virtuous, can lead to judgment […]
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Can AI keep students motivated, or does it do the opposite?
Can AI keep students motivated, or does it do the opposite? AI-based tools can be effective in motivating students when designed and implemented thoughtfully, but their impact depends on various factors such as autonomy, self-direction, and critical thinking. Research suggests that AI tools can boost motivation for certain groups of students, particularly those who receive […]
💻 Technology
Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships
Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships Free food and social events are more effective motivators for frontline workers than gym memberships or health benefits. A study by Dipayan Biswas, a professor at the University of South Florida, found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings led to improved job performance, service […]
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Daydreaming can be good for your career
Daydreaming can be good for your career Daydreaming can lead to epiphanies and greater career purpose, according to new research. Engaging in problem-solving daydreaming can increase the potential for experiencing strong work-related epiphanies that transform one’s view of their work or career. People with a compulsion to solve problems that defy easy solutions are more […]
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‘How’ motivates runners more than ‘why’
‘How’ motivates runners more than ‘why’ New research suggests that runners focus more on the mechanics of finishing a race rather than reflecting on their overall goal or motivation. As a run progresses and gets harder, runners narrow their attention to focus on specific milestones and sub-goals within the run, rather than intensifying their reflection […]
⚽ Sports
Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs
Personal power v. socialized power: What Machiavelli and St. Francis can tell us about modern CEOs Two types of power motivation exist: personal power (dominating others) and socialized power (benefiting others), according to psychologist David McClelland’s “two faces of power” theory. A study analyzed the language used by CEOs in interviews and conference calls, using […]
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1 trick can boost your running performance
1 trick can boost your running performance Narrowing your visual attention can boost running performance by increasing effort and pace. Research found that runners who focused on a single point ahead (attentional narrowing) ran faster, raised their heart rate, and performed better than those who looked around. The study’s authors suggest that this technique is […]
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