We are naturally drawn to the things that cause us pleasure and try to avoid things that evoke pain. You can blame the reward and pain centres deep within your mammal brain. These reward centres ...

“How can I get my team to change their behaviors?” At least one time per week, I receive this question from CEOs, startup founders or VC fund managers. Leaders frequently express frustration over ...

Large language model-based chatbots can't effectively recognize users' motivation when they are hesitant about making healthy behavior changes, but they can support those who are committed to take ...

Why Things Never Stay the Same – Use Change as Fuel for Growth and Fitness Motivation,” Tiffany Rothe shares powerful insights on embracing change as a natural part of life and fitness. She explains ...

Have you noticed? There’s a difference between the inspiration to make the resolution and the motivation to act. If you’re like me, you’re inspired by all kinds of things. A great success story, a new ...

If you're one of the millions of people who purchased a fitness tracker in recent years, you may have personally experienced what one University of Winnipeg researcher calls the "attentional switch." ...

Research from six countries including UK and USA finds reducing psychological distance from impacts of climate change ...

Motivation is that mysterious force that gets us moving and helps us accomplish what we need — or wish — to get done. A ...

A Winnipeg researcher says when people embark on a goal, like losing weight, their motivation tends to change over time, from a positive outlook in the beginning to fears over failure toward the end. ...