Life coach and writer Alex Mathers shares the 11 signs of a motivated person, backed by psychological research. Motivation starts and ends with a decision, not a feeling.

A person's motivations, and the reasons behind them, can be as unique as a thumbprint, but there are chemical mechanisms in the brain that could impact what motivates people and how motivated they ...

It's one of the things hardworking people notice instantly when they talk to a lazy person, because even when they've had a long day, are tired, or are juggling multiple things, they'll make the time ...

Motivational interviewing evolved from Carl Roger’s person-centered, or client-centered, approach to counseling and therapy, as a method to help people commit to the difficult process of change.

Many people think that motivation is the key to changing habits — and that you either have it or you don’t. But motivation is not a psychological trait or personality characteristic. It’s ...

If a person has persistently low motivation, they should speak with a doctor, especially if they have any other symptoms. A doctor can investigate the potential causes and recommend treatment.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) was developed and is studied by William R. Miller, PhD, and Stephen Rollnick, PhD. According to Miller and Rollnick, "MI is a collaborative, person-centered form of ...