Why So Curious?

Career

How to Motivate Yourself to Get Back to Work After Summer

Lieke van Lieshout Ph.D. on September 4, 2024

Have you been dreading the return to work after your summer holidays? These three tips might help you regain your motivation.

Have you been dreading the return to work after your summer holidays? These three tips might help you regain your motivation.

Diet

How Curiosity Can Lead to Sustainable Food Choices

Lieke van Lieshout Ph.D. on July 10, 2024

Ever considered trying insect-based meals? They're tasty and environmental-friendly! Discover how curiosity can increase your willingness to try dishes containing insects.

Ever considered trying insect-based meals? They're tasty and environmental-friendly! Discover how curiosity can increase your willingness to try dishes containing insects.

Education

Why We Thrive Differently Given Freedom

Lieke van Lieshout Ph.D. on October 6, 2023

Why the relationship between autonomy and competence presents a promising pathway for improving educational outcomes.

Why the relationship between autonomy and competence presents a promising pathway for improving educational outcomes.

Motivation

Play With Motivation: How Autonomy and Rewards Boost Learning

Lieke van Lieshout Ph.D. on September 12, 2023

Does it sound attractive to you to receive money, glory or external praise for learning something new? Perhaps, but be aware that these rewards do not always benefit you.

Does it sound attractive to you to receive money, glory or external praise for learning something new? Perhaps, but be aware that these rewards do not always benefit you.

Motivation

Having a Choice Boosts Your Curiosity

Lieke van Lieshout Ph.D. on June 8, 2023

Why you should always make your own choices.

Why you should always make your own choices.