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 Motivates People? Exploring Human Behavior
In our world of exponential change and ever-increasing complexity, the power rests with those who act, and especially those who act with self-determination and persistence. [...]
17 Motivation Worksheets, Exercises & Activities (+ PDF)
One size does not fit all when it comes to motivation, so we will often find that we have to try new techniques, new mindsets, [...]
15 Best Books on Goal-Setting
Goal setting is a powerful tool in coaching and counseling to increase motivation, focus, and self-confidence. While helping foster a valuable relationship with the client, [...]
45 Goal Setting Activities, Exercises & Games (+ PDF)
How many times have you approached the start of a new year with a list of positive goals you want to achieve, only to feel [...]
Life Goals: How to Set and Achieve Them the Right Way
Goal-setting theory draws on the concept that our conscious ideas guide our actions (Locke, 1968). So, can we take this premise and apply it to [...]
The Science & Psychology Of Goal-Setting 101
Imagine yourself going to work aimlessly every day, talking to others without a reason, working out just because you have to, and not having any [...]
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, [...]
How to Improve Self-Efficacy: 4 Science Based Ways
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. [...]
