What we believe is determined by more than just the facts we are exposed to, according to a new study in Psychological ...

Ever had a day when you felt unstoppable-crossing tasks off your to-do list, crushing a workout, and tackling challenges head-on? And then the very next day, you couldn’t even bring yourself to get ...

Behavior rarely fails because people don’t care. It fails because the system quietly makes the right behavior too hard to ...

Physical education is increasingly recognised as a vital arena for promoting lifelong physical activity and overall well‐being. Central to this endeavour is the understanding of how motivation, shaped ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Nicole Lipkin writes about the psychology of work and leadership. We say the word “should” so often we don’t even realize its ...

In today's fast-paced world, the realms of fitness and gaming have captured the imaginations and routines of millions. The psychological aspects that underlie these two seemingly disparate activities ...

Using psychology to improve athletic performance ...

1. Orientation -- Causation and the Search for Determinants -- Views Concerning the Nature of Motivation -- Points of View and Psychological Relativity -- 2. Forms and Determinants of Activity -- ...

In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, slowing down is often mistaken for laziness. Yet, psychology shows that what looks like procrastination, avoidance, or lack of motivation often ...

Women in leadership are often told to 'Lean In', designed to be motivational messaging demonstrating that they are more confident, strategic and resilient to setback. However, new research indicates ...