Have you ever looked forward to a concert, beach vacation, or party only to find yourself not enjoying it as much as you thought you would? You may be suffering from overly high expectations, says ...

This is one of my favorite questions to ask people: What was the last thing you taught yourself how to do? I (Rommel) like it because the answers are usually less about the actual skill and more about ...

We often don’t understand things as well as we think we do. How often have you “learned” something you can’t fully recall later, or that you can’t explain to someone else? While we’ve previously ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. In Zen Buddhism, there is a concept called "beginner's mind." This refers to the attitude of ...

I've always been insatiably curious. I love new and novel things, and I really like to learn new stuff. And so, for nearly 60 years, I've prioritized learning. No matter how busy I am or what's going ...

Supporting student engagement and creating the conditions in which student intrinsic motivation can flourish continues to be a challenge facing teachers in the classroom. Today’s post is the latest in ...

Retirement is an exciting time in life, but it can also bring some challenges. After years of working, it can be difficult to adjust to a new routine and find a sense of purpose. Many retirees ...

I swear I used to have more time than I do now. Sometimes I wonder how much of the reason why is my phone. It's so easy to lose a half hour here and there to mindless scrolling. Now, it's OK if you ...

No parent wants to see their child become bored and uninterested at school. Most don't even realize when their kids are losing interest in learning, says author and parenting researcher Jenny Anderson ...

Figuring out the root cause of our lack of inspiration can help us make better choices in how we spend our time, experts say. By Melinda Wenner Moyer At least once every weekend, one of my kids — ages ...