The power of motivation (II)

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THE POWER OF MOTIVATION Part 2

Last time we began looking at the power of motivation. Motivation is the engine that keeps us operating in life. Motivation describes why we do something. Motivation is our “get up and up”. It is our driver that drives us into action. It is what keeps us going in the face of difficulties. It is the driving force behind our actions. Motivation is the process that initiates, guides, and maintains our behaviors.

It is generally believed that motivation comes from two main sources, extrinsic and intrinsic.

“Extrinsic motivation is motivation that comes from outside oneself. Examples include doing something for financial gain, promotion, praise or approval, or to win a competition.

Depending on the situation, extrinsic motivation can come from positive reinforcement, such as a reward, or negative reinforcement, such as a punishment.

Intrinsic motivation refers to motivation that comes from within. Passion, altruism, and enjoyment may motivate someone to do something regardless of whether there is an external reward. Sometimes, a person has a mixture of extrinsic and intrinsic motivation.

Some examples of extrinsic motivation include:

• Rewards: A person may wish to complete tasks to acquire stickers, toys, money, or approval from others.
• Punishments: Examples include time-outs, the loss of certain privileges, or suspension from school or work.
• Competition with others: A person may want to perform better than their peers when it comes to school grades or behavior charts.
• Compensation: Tips, company perks, and pay rises can motivate people to work hard when providing goods or services.

Some examples of intrinsic motivation include:

• Pleasure: This could come from the fun of a creative hobby or the thrill of something dangerous.
• Curiosity: A person may feel motivated to read a book because it sounds interesting.
• A love of learning: This may encourage someone to learn a language in their free time.
• Passion: Passion may spur someone to take on extra tasks at work without hope of reward.
• Morals: An example includes always telling the truth due to the belief that it is wrong to lie.” Jacquelyn Johnson

The best motivation is self motivation.

“I was thinking one day, and I realized that if I just had somebody behind me all the way to motivate me, I could make a big difference. Nobody came along like that, so I just became that person for myself.”  Unknown

TO BE CONTINUED

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