When setting a new year's goals, look closely at the reasoning behind it. Is it something you want to do, or think you should? The answer can help predict the outcome.
In the early stages of the pandemic, people suddenly started buying toilet paper in bulk, leading to widespread shortages.
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During the early stages of the pandemic, people adapted to changing situations by making new and different choices. But how did they make these decisions? Motivation theory can explain the process.
People hate boredom. Some would rather get a painful shock than sit in a room with nothing to do for 15 minutes. But boredom spurs us on to create and can help focus our attention.
Involving children while setting up family schedules gives them ownerhship over behavior.
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Working from home can be a challenge, especially if you've never done it before. So here's some advice from a workplace expert who also works from home when she can.
Eddie Jones and the England rugby team in training at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
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Nagging or bribing a child to practise their musical instrument only makes the activity feel like a chore. Here's how to support your child and bring back harmony to the whole family.