Both clinical wisdom and empirical research agree that the more we fixate on happiness, the more elusive it becomes. In ...

Social Choice and Welfare, Vol. 53, No. 3 (October 2019), pp. 519-553 (35 pages) People with little motivation to participate in surveys can affect empirical research when they abstain from but also ...

There are all kinds of sayings about happiness–that “happiness a choice” and “happiness is a journey, not a destination.” I like the quote about making happiness a habit. Just like any other skill you ...

The word motivation comes from the Latin verb movere, which means “to move.” So, motivation is the word we use to describe what “makes us move.” In other words, why do we do the things we do? When we ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Percy is a U.K-based leadership and management journalist. Today is the International Day of Happiness, a day established by ...

At one point or another, we all encounter work days that seem to drag on. Stress from tight deadlines, challenging projects, or personal problems can contribute to general lack of motivation. These ...

Exercise isn't just good for your body, it also helps the brain produce more dopamine. Here's how it affects your mental health. Mercey Livingston CNET Contributor Mercey Livingston is a health and ...

Money matters, but it’s not everything. Discover how leaders can boost employee happiness through culture, flexibility, and ...

If there's anything the pandemic has almost universally ruined, it's personal motivation. After more than a year of a drastically altered work, home, and personal life, many of us are aching to do and ...