Motivation
How you can train your brain to be more spontaneous
If you struggle with spontaneity, you are probably lacking in a personality trait called openness to experience. However, there are ways you can start saying yes to new opportunities more often… Audio
How 'motivation decline' affects us as we age
As people age they can often be affected by 'motivation decline', that is the loss of motivation to learn new things or even engage in everyday activities. Professor John Reynolds, a neuroscientist… Audio
Nick Wignall: 'Treat yourself like you would a good friend'
If we talked to other people the way we talk to yourself we'd probably have zero friends, no job and warrants out for our arrest, says psychologist Nick Wignall. From a young age, many of us… Audio
How to change your habits? Start very small
Forget thinking big. Behaviour scientist Dr. BJ Fogg says we should instead be thinking small and introducing tiny behaviours. Video, Audio
How daydreams help shape our sense of self
Psychologist Eve Blouin-Hudon is an expert on creativity and imagination at Carleton University in Ottawa and has studied daydreams at length. Audio
Dr Adam Grant: Finding motivation and meaning in life
Dr Adam Grant has spoken to some of the most successful business people in world to tap into where their motivation came from as well as how they managed to get to the top of their games. He speaks to… Audio
How to motivate your children
Education consultant and parenting commentator Joseph Driessen on how to motivate your children. Audio