Trying to reach a hard goal without burning out? Learn how kindness and compassion can replace shame as your fuel, so you keep showing up, even when motivation dips.

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Dr. Edward L. Deci, a University of Rochester psychology professor, challenged traditional motivation theories and ...

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Motivation is the inner drive that pushes us toward our goals. Psychologists define it as “the impetus that provides purpose or direction to behavior and operates in humans at a conscious or ...

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Corey Hirsch experienced burnout while playing in the NHL. He learned some tools to help overcome it. Illustration: Dan Goldfarb / The Athletic; Vince Talotta/Toronto Star / Getty Images This story is ...

This course offers an in-depth exploration of the foundational theories of human motivation, including self-determination theory, expectancy-value theory, goal-setting theory, and the role of ...