Have you ever picked up your phone for a quick break, only to realize that an hour has slipped by without you even noticing? It feels almost automatic. One video leads to another, and before you know ...

Humor has long been seen as a “soft skill,” useful for easing awkward Zoom moments or sharing a laugh with colleagues. But CU Boulder researchers Tony Kong and Peter McGraw argue it’s far more than ...

Kong: Humor has a lot of relational benefits. People bond easily when they laugh together, and it builds trust. Research shows it boosts creativity, helps people think more divergently and strengthens ...

TIP 35 embraces a fundamentally different way to conceptualize motivation. In this approach, motivation is viewed as a dynamic and changeable state rather than a static trait. This publication shows ...

After a year of development, the British version of Saturday Night Live has finally revealed its cast of U.K. comics—so let's check them out. Clockwise from top-left: George Fouracres, Al Nash, Hammed ...

In my last post, I wrote about four common types of work motivation: Money motivation, ego motivation, meaning motivation, and intrinsic motivation. If you think about your own reasons for putting ...

Tomlin, K.M, and Richardson, H. (2004). Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change: Integrating Best Practices for Substance Abuse Professionals. Hazelden Publishing and Educational Services, ...

The researchers, from the Universities of Colorado, Arizona, and Melbourne, write in Phys.org advising that their research, as well as a “growing body of work by other scholars,” shows that it’s ...

This video features a mix of random funny clips — simple moments, unexpected reactions, and light fails. Perfect for when you need a quick laugh or want to relax with fun, everyday humor. #FunnyClips ...

Money makes the world go round. Even though there are lots more important things in life than cash—like your positive relationships, health, fun hobbies, adventures abroad, and endless cat memes—it ...

When Nike unveiled its now-famous slogan “Just do it” in 1988, it helped propel the US-based sportswear company to worldwide fame. Ordinary people also began invoking the catchphrase to motivate ...