There’s a reason why “little treat” culture is so popular; it’s completely natural to be motivated by a reward waiting for you on the other side of something you don’t want to do. Food is a go-to ...

If you struggle to motivate yourself to exercise, try this science-backed strategy that can help you follow through on your ...

Rewarding yourself throughout the day can help you overcome feelings of languishing. Here's how to reward yourself and why you deserve it. board-certified doctor of sleep medicine and neurology, ...

A popular motivation strategy is to reward yourself for achieving your goals: “If I do my workout every day this week then I will treat myself with a nice dinner this weekend.” A reward system can be ...

At the end of a long day, it’s tempting to order a large pizza or grab a drive-through cheeseburger for dinner. But, if offered cash, you might be persuaded to eat fruits and vegetables instead (or at ...

I always cringe when I see a well-meaning grandma, or anyone for that matter, say to a little child: “What a good girl you are! Here’s a cookie!” Most of us, early on, learned to see sweet foods like ...

Greyson Spang, 5, celebrates at a children’s Noon Year’s Eve party on Dec. 31, 2022, at the Solon Public Library. Given that it’s the season for new year’s resolutions, a University of Iowa marketing ...

Relief from stress is a powerful natural reward. You are likely to repeat what brings relief or pleasure. However, immediate relief can have a paradoxical effect when it reinforces procrastination.

Healthy milestones offer a moment to celebrate victories, no matter how small. Positive reinforcement, such as rewarding yourself with a treat, plays an important role in maintaining motivation and ...

Crossing something off your to-do list can be satisfying. But you may need extra motivation to get through the more dreaded tasks. Here’s how to motivate yourself to accomplish those difficult ...

Leslie Leonard is a Ph.D. candidate in American literature and American studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. You can follow her on twitter @lesliemleo. “Gradhacker” has hosted at ...