Have you ever wondered why staying motivated feels so much harder for you than it seems to for others? If you’re a woman with ...

Walk into any college library and you will likely see students wearing headphones and listening to music. The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The “Mozart Effect,” is ...

Staying focused can feel like a monumental task when life gets overwhelming. Distractions creep in, and setbacks sap your motivation. But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is ...

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Nancy*, a writer, told me she was having trouble concentrating. “I feel like my brain has been hacked. I have trouble getting started, and it takes me twice as long as it should to get anything done.” ...

Some people are naturally competitive. Others, not so much. If you’re anything like me, watching your friends smash a Hyrox or complete a marathon doesn’t exactly inspire you to sign up for the next ...

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(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) The idea that music can improve learning has been around for decades. The “Mozart ...