Whether it’s hitting the gym three days a week or finally finishing your novel, sometimes the biggest obstacle standing in the way of achieving your goals is, well, you. Here, how to motivate yourself ...

I recently attended a meeting where they handed out cards to each person. Arriving at my seat, I read the card, saying, "What's the one thing in life that you have almost given up on?" This question ...

University of Sheffield provides funding as a founding partner of The Conversation UK. Are you thinking about learning a language? Perhaps you’ve decided that it’s time to dust off your classroom ...

Pep talks, also known as positive self-talk, are an internal dialogue you can use to process different situations and obstacles. This dialogue can be thought or spoken out loud.‌ While pep talks can ...

If you’re feeling the summer doldrums right now, you’re not alone. And yet, deadlines don’t stop just because it’s summer. The more senior a leader you are, the more you have to motivate yourself. As ...

How was your summer holiday? Mine was filled with visiting beautiful European cities, stays in cozy hotels, lovely swimming pools, delicious cocktails, watching the Netherlands win (gold) medals at ...