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The secret to staying motivated

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From the Society for Consumer Psychology press release: Have you ever started off well on a new goal such as losing weight or saving more money, only to find that motivation fizzles after a period… 

Peers, more than teachers, inspire us to learn

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From the Michigan State University press release: “Why do I have to learn this?” It’s a common question among youth, but new research out of Michigan State University suggests students perform much better academically when… 

In learning, every moment counts

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From the Friedrich Schiller University Jena press release: Psychologist at University of Jena uncovers strong variability in motivation in learning situations: In the current issue of the journal Learning & Instruction Dr Julia Dietrich of Friedrich… 

Study looks into how to cultivate innovative traits

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From the University of South Florida media release: What innovation is and how it can be cultivated are two of the compelling questions raised in a paper exploring the potential for fostering innovation in students… 

Creative activities promote day-to-day wellbeing

From the University of Otago media release: Everyday creative activity may lead to an “upward spiral” of increased well-being and creativity in young adults, new research from New Zealand’s University of Otago suggests. In their… 

Want to exercise more? Get yourself some competition

From the University of Pennsylvania media release: Imagine you’re a CEO trying to get your employees to mg{exercise}. Most health incentive programs have an array of tools — pamphlets, websites, pedometers, coaching, team activities, step… 

The healthiest eaters are the most culturally fit

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From the Society for Personality and Social Psychology media release: How to be a healthy eater depends on culture. A recent study shows that in the U.S. and Japan, people who fit better with their…