#motivation

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#procrastination
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

7 Ways to Get Started When You Can't "Just Do It"

Procrastination can stem from a lack of motivation, and self-reflection may help identify personal barriers to achieving goals.
Arsenal
fromwww.bbc.com
1 day ago

Arteta lights training ground fire to inspire players

Mikel Arteta uses unconventional methods, like lighting a fire, to motivate Arsenal players for crucial matches.
fromBarca Blaugranes
3 days ago

'Time to learn' - Pedri vows to turn sadness into joy after Barcelona's Champions League heartache

"No matter how much you try and wish for it, things aren't always the way one wants them to be. Today it's time to learn from defeat, to know what we have and what we can improve. That has to be the strength for the future, to win the Champions League in the coming years. We're not satisfied with what we've achieved; this sadness has to transform into joys in the future."
FC Barcelona
Running
fromStrength Running
3 days ago

Masters Running, Motivation, and Breakthroughs with Nick Thompson - Strength Running

Nick Thompson exemplifies how to maintain motivation and achieve peak performance in running, even as age increases.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
4 days ago

AI Use Appears to Have a "Boiling Frog" Effect on Human Cognition, New Study Warns

AI assistance in cognitive tasks can impair intellectual ability and persistence despite initial performance improvements.
Psychology
fromFast Company
4 days ago

How we make decisions, and how to reach people who've already made up their minds

The Elaboration Likelihood Model explains how motivation and ability influence how people process persuasive information through central and peripheral routes.
#champions-league
fromBarca Blaugranes
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

'Let's see if Cholo does me a favor' - Lamine Yamal sends message to Atletico boss ahead of Barcelona's Champions League tie

fromBarca Blaugranes
5 days ago
FC Barcelona

'Let's see if Cholo does me a favor' - Lamine Yamal sends message to Atletico boss ahead of Barcelona's Champions League tie

Manchester United
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Bruno Fernandes: I can get money anywhere; I want to 'compete' with Man United

Bruno Fernandes prioritizes winning trophies over money at Manchester United, emphasizing the club's rich history and competitive spirit.
#behavior-change
#self-discipline
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The cruelest myth about self-discipline is that you have to feel ready - you don't, you never will, and the people who figured that out earlier simply have more years of evidence that the feeling eventually follows the action - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline begins with action, not feelings of readiness or motivation.
fromFast Company
2 months ago
Mental health

Why you should stop relying on self-discipline and do this instead

Self-discipline promotes achievement and focus but excessive emphasis can erode values and boundaries, increasing risk of burnout, isolation, and existential despair.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

The cruelest myth about self-discipline is that you have to feel ready - you don't, you never will, and the people who figured that out earlier simply have more years of evidence that the feeling eventually follows the action - Silicon Canals

Self-discipline begins with action, not feelings of readiness or motivation.
#self-improvement
Exercise
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I'm 66 and I've started over so many times - new diet, new gym, new morning routine - that I finally had to sit with the uncomfortable question of whether starting over was the habit I was actually protecting - Silicon Canals

Starting over can become an addiction, allowing avoidance of the real work needed for lasting change.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the reason self-improvement feels harder after 60 isn't diminished capacity - it's that for the first time you can't use the future as a consolation prize, which means you have to want the change for its own sake, right now, which is actually the only reason it ever worked - Silicon Canals

Self-improvement becomes urgent after sixty as the future feels limited and the time for change is now.
Exercise
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

I'm 66 and I've started over so many times - new diet, new gym, new morning routine - that I finally had to sit with the uncomfortable question of whether starting over was the habit I was actually protecting - Silicon Canals

Starting over can become an addiction, allowing avoidance of the real work needed for lasting change.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says the reason self-improvement feels harder after 60 isn't diminished capacity - it's that for the first time you can't use the future as a consolation prize, which means you have to want the change for its own sake, right now, which is actually the only reason it ever worked - Silicon Canals

Self-improvement becomes urgent after sixty as the future feels limited and the time for change is now.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Arbeloa calls on Real Madrid players to be their best versions - Soccer News

Alvaro Arbeloa urges Real Madrid to perform at their best regardless of the opponent or competition.
Real Madrid
from101GREATGOALS.COM
1 week ago

Arbeloa questions Mbappe motivation: 'I want players who want to be Real Madrid players every day'

Kylian Mbappe must consistently perform at his best, according to Real Madrid's boss.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Defending Masters champion Rory McIlroy finally feels like he belongs

"Honestly, I felt like the career grand slam was my destination; I got there and realized it wasn't the destination."
Poker
Exercise
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Hating the Gym Might Be Your Greatest Asset

Sustainable change requires frictionless systems and external accountability, while social capital can enhance willpower and exercise promotes cognitive resilience.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Research suggests that self-compassion after failure - not self-criticism - is what predicts whether someone tries again, which means being hard on yourself isn't discipline, it's the thing that ends it - Silicon Canals

Self-compassion, not self-criticism, fosters resilience and encourages individuals to recover and try again after failure.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who want to change their lives but never start aren't lazy - they're waiting for a feeling of readiness that behavioral science confirms almost never arrives on its own - Silicon Canals

Feeling ready to act is often a byproduct of taking action, not a prerequisite.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Most people who overcame years of laziness didn't find motivation - they found a mirror they couldn't look away from - Silicon Canals

Self-awareness is crucial for real change; many people misperceive their own behaviors and motivations.
Renovation
fromIndependent
1 week ago

My favourite room: 'The thought of being chosen for Home of the Year went from being a joke to being a great motivator' - Inside Finbarr Collins' Stoneybatter remodel

Finbarr Collins transformed his neglected Dublin home into a contender for Home of the Year after initially tagging the show on Instagram.
MMA
fromSherdog
2 weeks ago

Sergio Pettis opens up on going into PFL Chicago without longtime coach

Sergio Pettis fights for the first time without coach Duke Roufus, motivated by his newborn son and supported by his brother and longtime coaches.
#goal-setting
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Start Strong But Never Finish? 4 Causes and 4 Solutions

Starting strong and quitting is common due to tedium, poor planning, and discouragement; recognizing patterns and seeking support can help overcome this.
Games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

How To Finish Big Open World Games Like Crimson Desert

Focusing on one open-world game at a time enhances motivation and progress, making it easier to complete them.
#entrepreneurship
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 weeks ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

Yes, it's possible to lead without dominating. Here's how

Leaders are expected to set clear direction while remaining open to challenge. To move quickly with decisive action while also taking people with them. To hold authority while fostering shared ownership and to deliver results without eroding trust.
Psychology
Careers
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

The Surprising Psychology of Being First or Last

Rank affects motivation, with top and bottom performers increasing effort, while mid-ranking individuals often disengage.
fromIrish Mirror
3 weeks ago

Ray Houghton's message to Ireland stars as he tells of nightmares over decision

It's heartbreaking. That's what I want to put across to the lads. All the hard work you put in and it comes down to this. Don't have any regrets. Don't walk away saying, if only.
Liverpool FC
Toronto Maple Leafs
fromMaple Leafs Hotstove
3 weeks ago

Craig Berube on the Leafs' mentors' trip: "One of them wanted a couple of hockey cards signed by me... I was shocked"

The team is motivated and performing well, especially after a significant win against Boston, despite challenges ahead against the Rangers.
#adhd
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I'm 37, I have the career my parents always wanted for me, the house, the marriage - and last month I realized I've spent two decades building a life designed to earn approval from people who stopped keeping score years ago - Silicon Canals

Parental unconditional love surpasses achievements, revealing that self-worth shouldn't rely on external validation.
Manchester City
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Brazil's Igor Thiago relishing Premier League Golden Boot battle with Erling Haaland

Igor Thiago's rivalry with Erling Haaland motivates him to perform for Brazil's national team.
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Basketball Player Responds to Video of Coach Yelling at Her

"Coach understands I'm a competitor at heart. I've told her this before and I'll keep on telling her this until forever. I love to be coached hard and that's what she does with me every single day."
Women
#arsenal
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago
Arsenal

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urges players to "use this fire in the belly" after Carabao Cup disappointment (Video) - Soccer News

Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Viktor Gyokeres vows to use Arsenal's Carabao Cup pain as fuel in treble hunt

Arsenal's defeat in the Carabao Cup final fuels their determination to pursue other trophies despite a poor performance.
Arsenal
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Arteta pledges to use EFL Cup heartache as motivation as Arsenal chase more trophies - Soccer News

Arsenal aims to use EFL Cup final defeat as motivation for upcoming competitions.
Arsenal
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta urges players to "use this fire in the belly" after Carabao Cup disappointment (Video) - Soccer News

Arsenal will use their Carabao Cup final loss as motivation for the remainder of the Premier League season.
Arsenal
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Viktor Gyokeres vows to use Arsenal's Carabao Cup pain as fuel in treble hunt

Arsenal's defeat in the Carabao Cup final fuels their determination to pursue other trophies despite a poor performance.
Arsenal
fromSoccer News
3 weeks ago

Arteta pledges to use EFL Cup heartache as motivation as Arsenal chase more trophies - Soccer News

Arsenal aims to use EFL Cup final defeat as motivation for upcoming competitions.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I called myself lazy for fifteen years because I couldn't get out of bed before 9am - then I switched careers at 33 and suddenly I was waking at 5:30 without an alarm because for the first time in my life I wasn't dreading the day ahead - Silicon Canals

A career change can significantly impact morning motivation and energy levels, leading to easier wakefulness.
Digital life
fromSilicon Canals
4 weeks ago

I'm 37 and I just calculated that if I live to 80 I'm almost halfway done - and instead of feeling motivated to make changes I just felt this overwhelming fatigue at the thought of performing competence for another forty-three years - Silicon Canals

The fatigue of maintaining a socially acceptable self can lead to exhaustion, even when functioning well in daily life.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Has the Strength Model of Self-Control Been Depleted?

The strength model of self-control proposes that willpower depletes like a limited resource, though recent challenges suggest motivation and cognitive factors better explain observed effects.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A moment that changed me: my girlfriend criticised my kisses and it led to the best decision of my life

A young smoker quit a two-pack-a-day habit after his girlfriend refused to kiss him, finding her disapproval more motivating than health concerns.
Bayern Munich
fromSportskeeda
1 month ago

"If I had your talent, I'd be Messi" - Oliver Kahn opens up on what he told ex-Bayern Munich star in attempt to motivate him

Oliver Kahn used Messi comparisons to motivate Leroy Sane at Bayern Munich, addressing the winger's inconsistency issues by challenging him to reach his full potential.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Weight Loss Trap

Focusing on weight loss as the primary motivator creates unsustainable, punitive habits; prioritize enjoyable health benefits like energy, mood, and strength for lasting consistency.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Why Negative Reinforcement Isn't a Bad Thing

Negative reinforcement is a valuable behavior-change tool that motivates action by removing aversive conditions rather than by punishing or withholding rewards.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Solving the Motivation Puzzle

Overall, the results show that meaningful work plays an important role in enhancing employee engagement, and that providing employees with skill and task variety is important to achieving that goal.
Business
Major League Baseball
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

When building his staff, SF Giants' Vitello wanted coaches with 'something to prove'

A 13-person coaching staff blends diverse backgrounds and many first-time major-league coaches united by hunger and motivation to prove themselves.
#self-determination-theory
#productivity
Running
fromiRunFar
2 months ago

Running and Aging: Mixing it Up

Older runners can overcome motivation loss by cross-training, stepping outside comfort zones, and taking focused running vacations to renew enthusiasm and performance.
Mindfulness
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Mel Robbins: Being stuck doesn't mean you're broken. It means you're ready to change

Personal growth, not perfection, removes feeling stuck; embrace change and keep moving forward toward goals.
FC Barcelona
fromBarca Blaugranes
2 months ago

Hamza Abdelkarim eyeing first team spot at Barcelona after completing loan

Player feels excited and ready to join the club, aims to give his all, make the first team, and represent the club proudly.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Attribution Theory and Achievement Considerations

Ability is thought of as being an internal stable factor over which a person may not think they have any control. However, one should consider that the ability to control one's own learning may become available to an individual if they actively engage in their learning. This active learning engagement has the potential to change neurological pathways, leading to changes in cognitive and skill-acquisition capacities, as well as advances in knowledge, potential, insight, and creativity(Arrowsmith-Young, 2012; Coyle, 2009; Doidge, 2010, 2015).
Psychology
#habit-formation
fromFast Company
2 months ago

What science reveals about the benefits of positive thinking

Henry Ford famously noted, "Whether you think you can do it or not, you are usually right." His point was that beliefs, especially about our talents, performance, and even luck, can be self-fulfilling. Irrespective of whether they are right or wrong, they will become true by influencing objective success outcomes. Ford was hardly alone. Along the same lines, decades of psychological research show that beliefs matter, often profoundly so.
Psychology
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Scientists Say Go Ahead, Keep Gooning

Adult content has never been as accessible as it is now, thanks to the internet. Hell, online smut played a major role in the rise of the web itself in the 1990s. With that glut of porn, some have voiced concerns that some people are consuming too much of the stuff or even becoming addicted, which they claim could have consequences like regulating emotions or impaired sexual functioning.
Public health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Know if You Should Quit

People often quit when progress feels slow, misreading discomfort as failure, while expectation of progress sustains the persistence that produces breakthroughs.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI and EI: The Difference Sets Us Apart and Puts Us Ahead

AI synthesizes large amounts of information efficiently but lacks emotional intelligence, which fundamentally guides most human motivation, decision-making, and social understanding.
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

How to Get Unstuck

Whether it's something personal like physical fitness, or something professional like finding a new job, we all get stuck from time to time. And once you do, the ability to pull out of that place and take productive steps forward can be incredibly hard. At the same time, once you get moving again (physically or otherwise) that same inertia can keep you going, even when there are lots of obstacles standing in your way.
Careers
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

My cultural awakening: an Eddie Izzard routine inspired me to learn French and get a job with the EU

A humorous French performance transformed indifference into enthusiasm, making grammar meaningful and leading to success in French, further language study, and university language studies.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Before You Quit, Try Letting Go of Non-Negotiable Grit

When immediate desire for relief outpaces perceived goal value, people are likeliest to quit; moment-to-moment motivation, not fixed grit, determines endurance.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why Failing New Year's Resolutions Feels So Stressful

Framing goals as identity proofs makes setbacks feel like threats, increasing stress and undermining sustained change.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Executive Functions: The Quirks Behind Control

Perceived executive-function failures often reflect misaligned intention, motivation, and emotional salience or valence rather than intrinsic cognitive deficits.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Stan Wawrinka: I really believe that I squeezed the lemon until the last drop'

Stanislas Wawrinka, 40, will retire after 2026 but remains fiercely motivated despite a low ranking, facing younger opponents and competing in Challenger events.
fromBavarian Football Works
3 months ago

'Back to zero' motivation tactics power Bayern Munich to 8-1 win over Wolfsburg

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany might not consider himself to be a master of motivation, but the former Manchester City center-back has done well with his boys at Bayern Munich when it comes to keeping them focused and ready. A good example of that was how the Bavarians came out buzzing against Wolfsburg. Kompany explained some of what he said to the team leading up to the game.
Soccer (FIFA)
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Why Your Brain Puts Off Doing Unpleasant Tasks

A ventral striatum–ventral pallidum circuit in macaque brains acts as a motivation brake, and suppressing it reduces hesitation for unpleasant tasks.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

This Year, Choose Joy

Choose self-enrichment—engaging joyful activities—rather than self-improvement demands to boost motivation, reduce stress, and avoid post-resolution disappointment.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

When a Lack of Motivation Is an Eating Disorder Symptom

People often assume that if someone truly wanted help, they would seek it. But in eating disorders, lack of motivation is rarely about indifference. More often, it reflects fear, avoidance, or a neurological blind spot that is part of the illness itself. Many adults with eating disorders delay seeking care, not because they do not need it, but because the eating disorder feels protective. It may regulate emotion, reduce anxiety, or provide a sense of control or identity.
Mental health
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

Why You Should Not Make Resolutions

A strong desire to have self-control can paradoxically undermine self-control by reducing efficiency beliefs and causing task disengagement.
Productivity
fromBustle
3 months ago

Make New Year's Resolutions Low-Pressure With A "Bingo Vision Board"

Bingo vision boards turn yearly goals into an interactive, gamified grid where completing items produces bingos and sustained motivation.
Psychology
fromwww.dw.com
6 years ago

New Year's Eve: How to make resolutions for 2026 DW 12/29/2025

Focus on one enjoyable, realistic habit change at a time to conserve willpower and increase chances of long-term success.
Psychology
fromFast Company
3 months ago

New Year's resolutions don't work: Try this bingo card instead

New Year's resolutions often fail because they rely on unrealistic, external motivation; internal motivation, realistic goals, and allowance for struggle produce lasting change.
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Tears on the bus & tactical tweak - how Robinson hatched St Mirren's great day

On the morning of what would prove to be one of the finest day's in St Mirren's history, Stephen Robinson had his team in tears. The manager, who will now surely go down as one of the best to guide the Paisley side, gathered the thoughts, feelings and messages from the families of his squad to motivate them for their Premier Sports Cup final meeting with Celtic. 'This is who you're doing it for' was the message.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Motivation vs. Friction: Two Levers for Better Living

A better life means different things to different people. For one person, a better life might mean better relationships, better emotional well-being, or better physical health. For another, the same idea may instead conjure a desire for better finances or a better work-life balance. Despite these different visions, however, there is a unifying quality about a better life that most of us share: we all want one.
Psychology
Education
fromeLearning Industry
4 months ago

The Psychology Of First Impressions In Learning

The opening moments of learning determine engagement, motivation, and memory by signaling safety, value, and purpose to the brain.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Stones turn to pastor's help in bid for cup upset

Wealdstone manager Sam Cox invited pastor Jerry Brown to motivate players ahead of FA Cup tie at Grimsby, emphasizing consistency and embracing mundane work.
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