Imagine two runners. One runs because she loves it—the stretch in her muscles, the breeze on her skin, the mental clarity. The other knows that running is healthy, so she laces up her shoes and slogs ...

The present article reviews effective self-motivation techniques, based on findings cited in a paper by Fishbach, published in the December 2021 issue of Motivation Science. Self-motivation means ...

A pioneer in her industry, coaching leaders since 2000, Sara Ellis Conant is Co-Founder & CEO of a)plan coaching. Setting goals is one of the most powerful tools for realizing your dreams in any area ...

Every January, offices quietly reset. New planners appear on desks. Fresh notebooks open in meetings. To-do lists look neater, ambitions clearer. There is a shared sense that this year, things will be ...

People often compare themselves to others and question their own drive, yet what looks like motivation may not mean what it ...

Trying to reach a hard goal without burning out? Learn how kindness and compassion can replace shame as your fuel, so you ...

It’s easy to say you want to fulfill a major fitness goal, but it’s another thing to actually follow through. A run/walk program can help you bridge the gap between your potential to meet that ...

I’ve been training clients for almost two decades now, and I’ve noticed a pattern. I can get a pretty good idea of who will stick to their workout program and who won’t, based on their answer to one ...

If you’ve ever wondered what really gets you moving toward a goal or building a fitness habit, it’s not just one thing. Sure, you might love what you’re doing or crave that feeling of accomplishment, ...

What factors influence our success in reaching goals? Does setting a more ambitious goal generate self-confidence? Or does your confidence help determine your goal? Chicago Booth’s Avner ...

We all need exercise — at least 150 minutes a week, in fact — but let’s face it: Working out just isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. And even fitness fanatics and top-tier athletes have those days when they ...