By Yvonne Milosevic Many of us are familiar with the phrase “no pain, no gain.” Personal trainers often use this mantra to prod clients into a hardcore fitness regimen. But today, we’re sharing research that shows how getting out of your comfort zone can motivate…
By Yvonne Milosevic Here at the Blacklight, we’ve shared strategies for improving your motivation a time or two. Today, we’re coming at this from a new angle: namely, that motivation is overrated. You read right—you can succeed even when you’re feeling utterly unenthusiastic. This isn’t to say you should abandon…
By Yvonne Milosevic We all know the benefits of having a gym buddy to keep you accountable for your #fitnessgoals. Have you considered trying a similar strategy to keep you from procrastinating at work? Known as body doubling, this is when you do your work…
By Yvonne Milosevic When it comes to strategies for reaching our goals, most of us adopt an optimistic outlook. We see ourselves triumphant at the finish line and believe a positive mindset is essential to maintaining motivation. But what if we told you that you…
By Yvonne Milosevic We don’t know about you, but here at the Blacklight, we’re so ready to turn the page on 2021. Sure, no one can predict what fresh calamity might lurk just around the corner. But we firmly believe that we can weather any…
Do you need a nudge to stay on track to meet your personal and professional goals? These six research-backed tips will provide the motivation boost you need right now. By Yvonne Milosevic We’re all fighting against inertia these days, trying to forge ahead while the…
By Yvonne Milosevic Have you bought into the whole “failure is life’s best teacher” theory? Well, we’re here to tell you that you can put that idea on ice. Research led by Chicago Booth professor Ayelet Fishbach reveals that, contrary to popular wisdom, people learn less…
By Yvonne Milosevic New Year’s 2021 was not a good moment for resolution-making. Heck, that fact that we even survived 2020 seemed like enough of a victory. But, as the world returns to some semblance of normalcy, it’s time to stop procrastinating and start getting…
If you think the term “rival” is just another word for "enemy," it’s time to reconsider. Rivalry, when viewed as a motivator, can spur you to work harder to improve your skills and performance both in and outside of work. By Yvonne Milosevic The idea…
By Yvonne Milosevic We love an extreme makeover as much as the next person, but most of us resist radical change in our own lives. If we’re honest, it requires more work than most of us can muster. That’s why you need to embrace the…