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 ...

Cowritten by Nathalie Boutros and Tchiki Davis. Motivation is an energizing force that drives you to take action. When you’re motivated, you feel excited and driven to start working toward a goal and ...

"I have to" is extrinsic motivation; "I want to" is intrinsic motivation—a self-concordant mindset that boosts the likelihood you will achieve your goals in 2025. How many times have you resolved to ...