Psychologist Edward L. Deci died on Feb. 14, 2026. He was 83. His loss is humanity’s loss. His life was humanity’s great gain. If you ever felt your motivation drain away under a micromanaging boss, ...

Self-determination theory (SDT) is an empirically based theory of motivation and psychological development that is especially focused on the basic psychological needs that promote high quality ...

When something doesn't naturally interest you, you may perceive it as boring, irrelevant, or uncomfortable. This is because of your intrinsic motivation—motivation based on the inherent satisfaction ...

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We are all familiar with the concept of a micromanager. Most everyone at some point in their careers has reported to one. We know when we are being micromanaged: the anxiety, stress and lack of ...

To be eligible to enlist in the Marines, Jose A. Caban Jr. had to drop 70 pounds. Here's how he did it. SAN DIEGO -- Hard work and determination can get people places they never thought they could go.

My therapist once told me anger was a useful emotion because it could inspire action, as opposed to the incessant torpor depressive moments can bring. At the time, I enthusiastically clung to the ...

Every successful person I know has willpower, determination, and drive. They may not be smarter than everyone else. They may not be more talented, more skilled, or more experienced. But what they do ...

Have you ever felt like giving up because things just aren’t going your way? We all have been through this feeling! But every success story you’ve heard started with someone who refused to quit.