You don't lose motivation because you're lazy, weak, or broken. You lose motivation because your mind is trying to warn you. That feeling of being stuck, flat, or resistant isn't a character flaw.

Dec. 7—Today's column is about a fundamental force that drives each and every act we do — motivation. What is motivation? Let's start with the following definition: A force that causes movement.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Studies conflict as to whether external rewards inhibit internal incentive, and whether they should be used for motivation.

Motivation is everywhere in education. We’re told to cultivate it, sustain it, and assess it as if learning couldn’t happen without it. It’s common to hear that students need to be supported, inspired ...

Motivation isn’t just a feeling—it’s a pattern. A pattern of behavior, of habits, of choosing again and again to pursue something that matters. Too often we confuse motivation with external forces: ...

Employee motivation is critical to performance, engagement, and overall well-being. But many leaders continue to rely on traditional motivation strategies, such as financial incentives, ...

As many head back to work, fresh starts can open the door to change. But maintaining lasting momentum depends on what we build after the novelty wears off.

Many posts on student motivation have appeared in this blog over the years. Antoine Germany, an assistant principal at the school where I teach, Luther Burbank High School in Sacramento, Calif., gave ...