A challenging math problem can make some students break into a cold sweat and others excited to wrap their brains around a puzzle. A wealth of research suggests that a student’s academic ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Problem-solving games for dogs are often promoted as universal mental enrichment tools. The footage shows how dogs respond very differently depending on prior experience, motivation, and communication ...

Feeling stuck? Going for a run can make it easier to resolve difficult issues. New research from the University of Aberdeen helps explain why. Two studies conducted by psychology lecturer Lynden Miles ...

As a problem-solving genius, everyone comes to you with the toughest questions and the unsolvable conundrums. You’re the one everyone wants on their team, because you can see seven steps ahead and ...

While you are in a waiting room at doctors, or when your child isn’t sleepy enough you can always play game “I spy with my little eye…”. You imagine one object from the room and you just say the first ...

I recently came across a study that reminded me of the importance of thoughtful motivation in effective management. The study examined the role meaningful work plays in engaging and motivating ...