Some guys can spend hours in the gym. You know the feeling: It doesn t matter what the weather s like, or how you re feeling, or even what you do once you re at the gymāyou re there, doing the same old routine, grinding away. And that s exactly the problem. After a while, your old reliable workout program can start to feel less like a routine and more like a…
Thomas Barwick / Getty Images Motivation interview questions are a common part of the interview process. One very typical form of the question is What motivates you? but there are other variations as well. Any question about motivation helps hiring mangers understand what you feel enthusiastic about, what drives your success, and whether what motivates you…
Do you lack enthusiasm and a zest for life? Are you somebody who believes that āI will do thatā but never actually does it. If you never do what you intend to do, you may well have a problem with motivation. When you have motivation, you are driven and more determined to create the life that you want to live. You donāt suddenly believe that everything in life…
So, your house is covered in snow and finals are looming closer. But we know you d rather be cuddled up inside, listening to Ariana Grande s Christmas music, getting ready for the Doctor Who special and forgetting all about the Pythagorean theorem. Begin the procrastination! Like you, when we procrastinate, we spend a lot of time on the Internet. Thankfully…
Educate yourself about depression, especially about the sufferer s propensity to become withdrawn and inactive. In addition, evaluate your relationship with your friend or family member. Think over past episodes where one of you cheered the other up. Consider what effect your input generally has and try to estimate what effect it will have now that your friend…
Motivation is not an easy thing to master, but the reward for getting it right can be massive. Much of the challenge comes from the varied and individualistic nature of motivation. Everyone is motivated by slightly (or dramatically) different things, and in different ways. Despite those variances, there s always a common thread you can follow to find success…
Mr. Muse, who worked at other college-preparatory schools before founding Venture Academy, said he and other administrators have been disappointed when their efforts to academically prepare students for college fell apart when students had to study and keep organized on their own. I d sent enough kids to high school and college from no excuses schools that…
People are the main and the most important resource of each company. For achieving great results each leader needs to have a motivation strategy to create and maintain the spirit of enthusiasm among employees. Below are 15 effective ways for you to motivate your staff and ensure the continuous growth of your organization. 1. Share the Organizational Vision With…
This talk is a great reminder that itās whatās on the inside that counts. Amelia Browne, a student in San Francisco, writes about why it inspired her: āHer story allowed me to further my understanding of the privilege and opportunity Iāve been given by todayās society. I was able to better comprehend how I use those qualities to create change for the generations…
You may have heard of bite-tracking bracelets recently, since new buzz about these devices suggests wearing a gadget to count how many times your hand movesāpresumably to your mouthāmay help you take fewer bites and, in turn, consume fewer calories. Celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak wrote about recent interest in the devices on People s website: āIt s likely…
I know exercise is supposed to help me fight depression, but how can I find the motivation to work out when I m depressed? Depression definitely can make it hard to find the motivation for exercise (among other things) because loss of interest in normal activities, along with the ability to enjoy them, is often one of the main symptoms of depression. But what…
I. The motivational power of having a goal! A very powerful motivational technique students can apply is to set themselves well-thought-out goals and objectives. These aims could be either short-term goals (e.g. about an upcoming exam) or long-term goals (e.g. about the achievements you want to reach during your studies in the university). Objectives and aims…
Motivational speaker Tony Robbins is interviewed on the Fox Business Network in March. Dozens of people were burned in a coal-walking exercise at one of his seminars. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Motivational speaker Tony Robbins is interviewed on the Fox Business Network in March. Dozens of people were burned in a coal-walking…
Motivational speaker. From the storyteller around the campfire to great spiritual and political leaders, speakers have motivated people throughout history. If you have ever made a class presentation, spoken up at a meeting, or given a toast at a wedding reception, you have spoken in public. Since public speaking is many people s greatest fear, if you enjoyed…
Share tweet pin Australian-born Nick Vujicic was born without arms and legs, but that has not stopped him from leading a full life. Now, 32 and founder of the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Life Without Limbs and a motivational speaker, he gives hope to those born with disabilities. Married with a 2-year-old son, Vujicic is the subject of a short documentary, āBorn…
Music can be such a fantastic source of motivation. Itās almost like a waste not to use it! So why donāt we try to tap that powerful energy and use it as an energetic boost of motivation? In the following you can find a massive list of the most inspirational songs that are proven to be highly motivational. āBut why is music so effective, ā you might ask. The…
Description One of the most difficult challenges most teachers face is motivating students who are not intrinsically motivated to learn. How can we make students want to succeed academically? Should we exhort them? Punish them? Bribe them? Entertain them? Perhaps; there are proponents and critics for each of those strategies. The experts agree, however, that…
Weight loss is a three-part process: Exercising and cutting calories are vital, but your mental outlook can mean the difference between success and failure. Self-defeating thoughts are often the most overlooked factors when a dieter gets off track,says Jeffrey Wilbert, PhD, author of Fattitudes: Beat Self-Defeat and Win Your War with Weight (St. Martin s Press…
Finding a job is always a difficult and tedious process. It takes a lot of time and effort, drags on for several months, or even for a whole year. It s very difficult to find a suitable job. But it is simply necessary to maintain motivation when looking for a job and a positive attitude. A main rule in any search and waiting for any results or a call is to remain…
What forces are behind our actions? Do you get up and head to the gym each day because you know its good for you, or is it because of some type of external reward? There are many different reasons why we do things. Sometimes we are motivated to act because of internal desires and wishes, but at other times, our behaviors are driven by a desire for external rewards…
In our recent Student Engagement Insights survey, we asked: āWhat motivates you most to succeed in college?ā Over 3, 500 students responded. Hereās how they answered: Almost half (49%) of the students selected ācareer goalsā as their primary motivating factor for success. (Nearly the same percentage of instructorsā46%ālisted this as the most important factor.)…