Motivation

Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains goal-oriented behaviors. It is what causes you to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge. What motivate you this Monday ?

Motivation involves the biological, emotional, social, and cognitive forces that activate behavior. In everyday usage, the term “motivation” is frequently used to describe why a person does something. It is the driving force behind human actions.

Four Motivations

• Extrinsic Motivation. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside us. …
• Intrinsic Motivation. Intrinsic motivation is done for internal reasons, for example to align with values or simply for the hedonistic pleasure of doing something. …
• Introjected Motivation. …
• Identified Motivation.

Uses of motivation :

• Help improve the efficiency of people as they work toward goals
• Help people take action
• Encourage people to engage in health-oriented behaviors
• Help people avoid unhealthy or maladaptive behaviors such as risk-taking and addiction
• Help people feel more in control of their lives
• Improve overall well-being and happiness

What will motivate you this Monday ? Let me know in the comment section….. Lisa