Motivation
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 […]
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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 […]
🔬 Science
‘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 […]
🏥 Health
Some bosses thrive on abusing employees
Some bosses thrive on abusing employees New research reveals that some bosses thrive on abusive behavior towards their employees, contradicting previous assumptions that such behavior would always have negative outcomes. A study surveyed 100 supervisors from various industries and found that many admitted to abusing employees to assert control or boost compliance, rather than simply […]
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Pay transparency can come with unexpected consequences
Pay transparency can come with unexpected consequences A new study found that pay transparency can have unexpected consequences on workplace dynamics, including influencing employee feelings of entitlement and collaboration. Employees who are ranked high in performance tend to feel entitled to higher compensation, while those at the bottom of the rankings may feel demoralized and […]
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Apple’s picked a very fitnessy way to mark a decade of smartwatches
Apple’s picked a very fitnessy way to mark a decade of smartwatches Apple is celebrating its 10th anniversary of smartwatches on April 24th, 2025, by introducing “Global Close Your Rings Day”. The event encourages users to close all three rings (move, exercise, and stand) to receive a limited edition badge and 10 animated stickers in […]
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Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment
Cancer hijacks your brain and steals your motivation − new research in mice reveals how, offering potential avenues for treatment Cancer hijacks a specific brain circuit that controls motivation, leading to apathy and loss of will to engage with life in patients with late-stage cancer. The area postrema, a small brain region, acts as the […]
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