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Why Some Motivation Lasts: Understanding Self-Determination Theory
Why do people persist willingly in some pursuits yet feel trapped in others? Self-determination theory examines autonomy, competence and connection.
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Can You Really Get Into a Flow State on Demand?
Time disappears, attention narrows and the task seems effortless. What does research actually tell us about flow—and how much control we have over it?