Staying motivated can feel like an uphill battle some days, especially when you’re facing unique challenges as a neurodivergent person. The constant push to meet expectations—your own or others'—can ...

Stewart L. Burgess, Ph.D. is the developmental psychologist and executive director of The Children’s Museum of Memphis. As a parent, you may ask what inspires one child to work hard while others may ...

Motivation starts and ends with a decision, not a feeling. Ah, feeling motivated. It seems to come, and it goes. It ebbs and flows. I’m a firm believer in the idea that motivation is not something ...

Life is a constant flow of give and take, conversations, and energy exchanges. It’s only natural that one may feel like doing nothing from time to time. In these times, it’s important to listen to our ...

Having children who thrive is at the heart of every parent’s desire. These desires are natural and help drive development from one generation to the next. Great parents aspire to have their children ...

Want to raise children who are happy, fulfilled and self-motivated to succeed? Trust them more "and worry about them less," suggests neuropsychologist William Stixrud, co-author of "The Seven ...

Research in pedagogy and education shows that four key self-initiated student behaviors are crucial for developing, progressing, and enhancing positive intrinsic learning qualities. These essential ...

Have you ever noticed how small things can completely change your mood and motivation? For neurodivergent people, staying ...

The normal thrust of any article about motivation that you might read in a modern fire service magazine is usually directed toward the person working in a supervisory capacity. That article will ...