Motivation Archives

What Does Hopelessness Feel Like? Why Hope Is Elusive

What does hopelessness feel like? Why is it so hard to find hope sometimes? According to Mark Manson’s book Everything Is F*cked, hopelessness feels like a painful, meaningless existence, leading to a life filled with either constant pursuit of pleasure or apathy and depression. He further explores why it’s difficult to find hope, including how being alive can be traumatic. Read on to learn about what hopelessness feels like and why hope can be hard to find, according to Manson.

The Impermanence of Life: How It Helps Us Find More Meaning

How can we find peace with the impermanence of life? How does our impermanence give life more meaning? According to Susan Cain’s book Bittersweet, accepting the impermanence of life can actually enhance our joy and sense of connection. She argues that we should lean into the discomfort of impermanence because it will help us to live a more meaningful life. Read on to learn how to embrace the impermanence of life, according to Cain.

Gamification Motivations: Understanding & Balancing Them

What is gamification motivation? What are the different kinds of motivations? How can you use them to attract and retain players? According to author Yu-kai Chou, gamification is an effective tool to enhance motivation and engagement in various contexts, such as education, business, and personal development. But simply having a range of gamification motivations isn’t enough to create an engaging system. Read on to learn more about gamification motivations and how to balance them, according to Chou.

How to Set Goals in Life: Achievements in a Year to 5 Years

Do you believe there’s room for improvement in your life? How do you set goals in life? Goals help us keep track of our personal progress and push us in the right direction. In Be Your Future Self Now, Benjamin Hardy claims that setting life-changing goals is the key to reaching your fullest potential. Continue reading to learn how to set goals in life that will change you for the better.

How to Cope With Grief and Loss: 2 Methods for Healing

Want to know how to cope with grief and loss? What are some healthy coping methods? Dealing with grief and loss is a complex process that can leave us feeling lost and alone. However, in her book Bittersweet, author Susan Cain offers two methods that help to ease the suffering and allow us to carry on without moving on. Read on to learn how to cope with grief and loss, according to Cain’s two methods.

How to Create Habits That Support Your Goals

What role do habits play when it comes to following through with your goals? How do you build habits that support your goals? Habits are the key to achieving your goals. When motivation runs low, habits—activities that are ingrained into your daily schedule—will ensure you keep making progress even if you don’t feel like doing whatever is required. Here’s how to create habits that support your goals.

3 Gamification Engagement Tips to Boost Player Motivation

What does gamification engagement mean? How can you create more engaging mechanics to boost player motivation? Gamification engagement refers to the use of game elements in non-game contexts to motivate individuals to engage with a brand or product. According to gamification consultant Yu-kai Chou, businesses often fail to integrate gamification elements effectively, leading to a loss of engagement. Keep reading to learn Chou’s three tips for boosting player engagement with a gamification system.

Why Is Hope So Important? Finding the True Meaning of Hope

Why is hope so important in life? What does hope really mean? Self-help author Mark Manson explores the importance of hope in his book Everything Is F*cked, defining it as the belief that we can progress towards something valuable and create a better future. He also explores how hope can empower us to cope with the pain of existence. Read on to learn why hope is so important, based on Manson’s exploration of its true meaning.

Why Religious Commitment Is Critical for a Satisfying Life

How did Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn endure life in a Soviet gulag? What happened when Mother Theresa’s faith wavered? In The Second Mountain, David Brooks identifies religious commitment as one of the four major commitments we should make in life. He argues that religious commitment is crucial for leading a selfless and fulfilling life. Keep reading to learn why Brooks believes this is true and to get his recommendations for sticking to such a commitment.

How to Master a Skill: The Myths and Truths

The 25 Cognitive Biases: Use-It-or-Lose-It Tendency

Does it really take 10,000 hours to master a skill? How can you pinpoint your weaknesses and improve on them? Many people believe that you’re either born with natural talent or that it takes 10,000 hours to master a skill. However, neither of these is true—perfecting a skill takes careful examination of your weak spots and determining the best approach to strengthen them. Let’s dive into the right and wrong ways to learn and skill and perfect it.