We hear the term “self-motivation” quite
frequently, and most of us know that it’s a good thing to have. But how does
self-motivation work? And how does one motivate oneself? Let’s take a look at
what motivation is, and how it works.
Motivation is defined as “the reason or reasons
one has for acting or behaving in a particular way”. For example, someone’s
motivation to exercise might be to lose weight. Someone’s motivation to take
their medication might be to stay healthy. Self-motivation is why you behave
the way you behave, with no outside factors. You aren’t acting a certain way
because other people are pressuring you.
Factors of Self-Motivation
According to Emotional Intelligence expert
Daniel Goleman, the four factors of self-motivation are:
- Personal drive to achieve
- Commitment
- Initiative
- Optimism
Your personal drive to achieve is your desire to
meet or exceed certain standards. Your commitment is how dedicated you are to
personal goals. Your initiative is your willingness to take advantage of
opportunities, or to seek out opportunities. And your optimism is your positive
attitude.
Attitude
Your attitude goes a long way into your level of
self-motivation. Having a sense of optimism- a good attitude even when things
are going wrong- can lead to increased self-motivation. A big part of
motivating yourself is learning to pick yourself up and dust yourself off when
things don’t go your way. Having a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset
can help you overcome obstacles and stay motivated.
Do an evaluation of your personal drive to
achieve, your commitment to your goals, your initiative, and your optimism and
attitude, and see how self-motivated you are to achieve your goals. If you are
lacking in self-motivation, consider your mindset, and form a plan of how to
improve yourself!
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