Will power alone is not enough
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 - 13:30
in Psychology & Sociology
How do we motivate ourselves when studying for an exam or working to a tight deadline? The more unpleasant the task, the more will power we need to rise to the challenge. Unfortunately, our reserves of willpower are quickly depleted. Which means that other mechanisms are required to motivate people to continually perform at a high level. And now scientists have shown that internal, unconscious motivation can significantly improve performance capabilities.