What drives you to get out of bed each morning? What pushes you to work late nights or wake up early to exercise? That driving force is motivation, and it can be the key to achieving your biggest goals and dreams.
Motivation comes in two main forms: intrinsic and extrinsic. Intrinsic motivation is internal—it comes from within you. This type of motivation comes from enjoyment, curiosity, or finding purpose and meaning in an activity. For example, an artist who paints for the pure joy of creating is intrinsically motivated. The act itself is the reward.
Extrinsic motivation comes from external sources. It’s motivation driven by the desire for some external outcome like money, accolades, or avoiding punishment. Working overtime to get a bonus is fueled by extrinsic motivation. While extrinsic motivators can help in the short term, intrinsic drives tend to be more powerful over time.
Discovering your unique motivations starts with self-reflection. Journaling, meditation, and exploring your passions help unlock internal motivational drives. But motivation must be sustained over time, not just in isolated moments. Taking care of your physical and mental health gives you the energy and focus to stay motivated.
On the path to any worthy goal, obstacles and setbacks are inevitable. But the most successful people persevere through adversity. They adapt, learn from failures, and continue moving forward. Staying motivated requires making it a habitual part of your life. Here are some best practices:
- Set clear, attainable goals with measurable steps. This provides direction and milestones to celebrate.
- Understand your reasons why. Connecting to a deeper purpose drives motivation from within.
- Surround yourself with inspirational quotes, books, and role models who fuel your motivational fire.
- Visualize yourself achieving the goal. This boosts motivation and confidence.
- Share your goals and progress with others. Accountability helps you execute.
- Acknowledge wins of any size. Small victories build momentum.
- Learn from challenges. Use setbacks as opportunities for growth.
Whether you want to advance your career, improve your health, or achieve a lifelong dream, motivation is the fuel to get you there. Nurture it daily through self-care, inspiration, and continual progress.
With laser focus and resilience, you have the power to turn motivation into reality.
What will you achieve?
[00:00] – Introduction to Motivation
[00:26] – The two types of motivation: intrinsic and extrinsic
[00:50] – Examples of intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation
[01:13] – Extrinsic motivation is less sustainable
[01:37] – Finding your inner motivations
[02:00] – Taking care of yourself impacts motivation
[02:03] – Persevering through challenges
[02:26] – Tips to increase motivation
[02:57] – Visualize and stay accountable
[03:25] – Celebrate small wins
[03:30] – Learn from setbacks
[03:49] – Conclusion – harness the power of motivation
