Most of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or ...

Researchers have discovered a break that could help ease a common symptom of depression. Discover more about it.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

“We were able to causally link a specific brain pathway to a ‘brake’ on motivation when individuals face unpleasant tasks in ...

There is also a warning embedded in the findings: a brake exists for a reason. If it is weakened too much, a person might push into highly stressful situations too readily, which could increase risk ...

Researchers suggest that, from a clinical perspective, the findings provide mechanistic insight into motivational deficits central to psychiatric disorders.

In our fast-paced and demanding lives, we often encounter tasks and challenges that require focus, motivation, and resilience. While there are various strategies to aid in preparing for these ...

BackgroundMost of us know the feeling: maybe it is making a difficult phone call, starting a report you fear will be criticized, or preparing a ...

Illegitimate tasks refer to duties perceived as unnecessary or unreasonable in relation to one’s professional role. When such tasks accumulate, employees often experience the situation as unfair.