Explore the psychology behind intrinsic motivation and how anyone can learn to recognize and cultivate sustainable motivation ...

Over decades of secrecy and solitude, Henry Darger worked obsessively at his art. He toiled tirelessly across several mediums, but his masterpiece was an illustrated epic novel. Verbosely titled “The ...

You may think pushing through no matter how hard it gets is the key, but it's actually deeper than that. Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution or a mid-year reset, everyone loves to set goals. Not ...

A new series of studies suggests that to achieve long-term goals, finding enjoyment in the process is a better predictor of success than focusing on the importance of the outcome. Research recently ...

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 ...