motivation

This article was originally published on .cult by Mikaella C. .cult is a Berlin-based community platform for developers. We write about all things career-related, make original documentaries, and share heaps of other untold developer stories from around the world. Your professional experience is great. You’ve nailed the test problems. But halfway through the interview, they ask you, “What’s your motivation to work here?” and you find yourself rambling, or stammering, or staring blank-faced at…

According to recent research, antibiotics can also ruin athletic performance.Eliminating gut microorganisms reduces motivation and ability to exercise.According to a recent study, antibiotics destroy essential gut bacteria, which destroys athletes’ motivation and endurance. According to a mouse study conducted by the University of California, Riverside, a significant element differentiating athletes from couch potatoes is their microbiome.This study is one of few that looks at how gut bacteria also influence voluntary…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain What psychological factors make us act green? Classic scientific models identified the psychological predictors of pro-environment behavior, like our attitudes and personal norms. A new study now questions the link between these predictors and actual environmental impact for clothing. The study exposes a strong gap between our motivation to act green and the impact of our clothing…