Motivation is a person’s ability to find the energy to achieve a chosen goal. It is the driving force behind this ability, and motivation often emerges as a primary key to our successes in life. In addition to fueling our individual drive, it also sparks competition and fosters social connections.
Motivation holds the power to shape our actions and fuel our ambitions.
What Motivation Means To You
Finding the motivation to get started on something can be a real struggle.
We all know how hard it can be to find drive within ourselves.
But the key to finding motivation is understanding what it means to you and developing strategies that work for you personally.
It’s all about figuring out what gets you going!.. and keeps you going!
The urge to continue pushing for purpose, significance and a life worth living is Motivation. The majority of people desire to modify at least one aspect of their lives.
However, finding the drive to get started might be difficult.
It is essential to understand what Motivation means to you to better help you devise and carry out motivational strategies.
There are two types of Motivation:
- Intrinsic – The desire to do something for the sake of doing it.
Example: reading a book because you find it interesting.
- Extrinsic – Completing a task to receive a reward or avoid punishment.
Example: reading a book because you don’t want to fail the exam.
These two types of Motivation affect your choices.
An article found on VeryWellMind.com describes a third type of motivation: Family Motivation.
How To Get Motivated
- Set one very specific achievable goal at a time for yourself.
- Make a plan to achieve your goal and set a specific timeframe for each of the steps.
- Break your goal into manageable, small steps (tasks) and set regular reminders.
- Use your social circle for support. This includes trusted friends and family. Reach out to them … tell them your goal and ask them for encouragement to keep you motivated. Telling your goal to your support circle also helps to place accountability on you … which can be an additional boost of motivation for you to complete your goal.
Uses Of Motivation
Understanding and Knowing Motivation Can:
- Help you work more efficiently toward their objectives.
- Encourage people to engage in health-promoting activities.
- Help you avoid harmful or dysfunctional actions like risk-taking and addiction.
- Assist you in feeling more in charge of their life.
- Enhance your general fulfillment and well-being.
To Your Success,
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