Motivation & Goals
In this category, you will find all our science-based articles on motivation, self-determination theory, goal-setting and modalities like motivational interviewing.
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What is Locke’s Goal Setting Theory of Motivation?
Do you often find yourself struggling to change your habits, regardless of how willing you are to set objectives? If your goals rarely reach fruition, [...]
4 Ways To Improve And Increase Self-Efficacy
Self-efficacy is the belief we have in our abilities and competencies. Many years and several thousand studies’ worth of research have demonstrated how critical this [...]
What is Goal Setting and How to Do it Well
Do you ever feel like you’re sleepwalking through life with no real idea of what you want? Perhaps you know exactly what you want to [...]
Self-Motivation Explained + 100 Ways To Motivate Yourself
The best kind of motivation is self-motivation. To demonstrate this point, let’s consider two scenarios you’ve likely experienced: You have something you have to do. [...]
Self Determination Theory and How It Explains Motivation
You may be familiar with “self-determination” in the context of foundational government documents and speeches from people long-dead. Traditionally, self-determination has been more used in [...]