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.

Drive and burnout can look nearly identical on the surface. Both can involve long hours, intense focus, and the desire to push through. However, underneath, the difference usually comes down to how ...

According to psychology expert Steve Taylor, self-sufficiency—or being a highly capable person who’s able to fend for themselves and advocate in their best interests, whether in relationships ...

Raising a child who is self-motivated requires a balanced approach that can be difficult to figure out. Thankfully, many parents before us and after us have been able to achieve this.

2. Teach them to be driven by purpose instead of outcome. Winning the game or earning good grades are good goals, but they are limited goals. Children motivated by grades or trophies may lose ...