Psychologists distinguish between happiness as a more-or-less transient emotional state and “global” happiness - one’s feeling of well-being and satisfaction with life overall. For many people, ...

A new study found that although motivational music might make a person — particularly a man — feel like he’s inspired to reach his peak-performance physically, it actually only leads to more risky ...

(This is the final post in a three-part series on student motivation. You can see Part One here and Part Two here) How can I deal with unmotivated students? I’m a little bit frustrated when I know my ...

On many a Friday, Dr. Joji Suzuki goes trawling through the medical wards of Brigham and Women’s Hospital with trainees in tow, looking for smokers. One recent Friday, he finds Thrasher West, a ...

Good music becomes the propeller that thrusts my body into motion — I can't work out without it. And, there's something to be said about listening to motivational songs by women. (Because we rule, of ...

Listening carefully when someone speaks to you can help you communicate more effectively. Listening requires concentration, which can be developed into a habit with effort and practice. Because ...