Why do capable people suddenly feel overwhelmed by ordinary tasks? Psychology suggests the brain may be measuring more than ...

"Peter," my friend Byron emailed me a few days ago. "I haven't been diligent about working out over the past five years and I'm trying to get back in the gym and get myself into a healthier state.

For a long time, I thought I had a motivation problem. I downloaded productivity apps, set reminders, planned my days carefully, and promised myself I would “start in five minutes.” Somehow, those ...

The line between depression and laziness often becomes blurred in a society that values constant productivity and dismisses mental health struggles as character flaws. Many people experiencing ...

Higher levels of goal achievement and good social relations in sport were also associated with higher levels of internal motivation and lower levels of amotivation at T1 and T2. Conclusions A greater ...