Self-Motivation And What Its True Meaning Really Is
David Ralph
Founder Of Join Up Dots
Introduction To Self-Motivation
Self-motivation is often really hard to find on a daily basis.
Even Olympiads and hugely successful businessman don’t always have it together even if the rest of us think they are self-motivation masters.
So what is motivation, especially in regards to its true meaning?
Well let’s start with moving away from the self bit and just focusing in on motivation as a whole.
Motivation is the desire to do something. It’s what makes us want to learn, grow and improve ourselves.
Motivation comes from many sources: our environment, our genetics, our past experiences and even physiological factors such as hunger or sleep deprivation.
But self-motivation is different in that it comes from within us—it’s an innate drive to achieve goals based on feelings of satisfaction rather than outside influences or a particular set of circumstances.
Self-motivation requires taking responsibility for goal setting and overcoming procrastination while keeping focused on your goals despite distractions and setbacks
Self-Motivation Is Your Internal Drive
Self-motivation is your internal drive to do something.
It’s the desire that comes from within you and keeps you going, even when times get tough.
Although some people have a natural tendency toward self-motivation, it can be learned and developed with practice.
Self-motivated people are able to create and maintain an internal drive that helps them achieve their goals by providing them with the motivation they need to get started in whatever endeavour they’re pursuing.
Self-Motivation Is A Type Of Motivation That Comes From Within
Self-motivation is a type of motivation that comes from within, rather than from outside influences or a particular set of circumstances.
For example, if you are self-motivated to study for an upcoming exam and do well on it, then you have been motivated by yourself to study for the exam in order to do well on it.
Self-motivation can be difficult because sometimes we need an external source of motivation in order to keep going with a task or project.
For example, if someone has no experience playing guitar but wants to learn how to play the instrument because their favourite band uses guitars as an instrument, then this person may need some kind of external source of motivation such as buying themselves a guitar or attending music lessons in order not only stay focused on learning how to play but also actually enjoy doing so!
Self-Motivation Comes From The Feeling Of Satisfaction You Get When You Achieve Your Goals.
Self-motivation is the inner desire to do something.
It is the drive you have to achieve your goals, and it’s what keeps you going when things get tough.
It’s important to understand that self-motivation is different from other types of motivation because it comes from within yourself and not external factors, such as others telling you what they think or someone offering rewards in exchange for good behaviour.
Self-Motivation Requires Taking Responsibility For Goal Setting
Self-motivation is a personal choice to take responsibility for goal setting, task completion and self-improvement.
It’s not easy to pull yourself up by your own bootstraps.
You can’t just say, “I want to be motivated!” and expect your motivation levels to skyrocket or assume that if you set goals and accomplish them you will automatically become more motivated.
Instead, if you want to be motivated, take these steps:
Take charge of your life – don’t wait for someone else tell you what they want from life or make decisions on behalf of others; let them make their own choices as well; however don’t feel like you need to bend over backwards for people who are unwilling or unable (for whatever reason) make any effort towards their own goals in life either – it’s very important that both parties have equal responsibility towards one another when trying achieve mutual success together as friends/family members etcetera!
Don’t rely solely on external factors such as vacations/parties (which may lead into bad habits later down the line once those “happy” feelings wear off). Instead focus on what makes YOU happy first because then everything else will fall into place naturally once
Self-Motivation Is Overcoming Procrastination And Keeping Focused On Your Goals Despite Distractions And Setbacks.
Procrastination is a form of self-sabotage.
You may be working on a project, but instead of moving forward with it you find yourself doing other things like checking your Facebook feed or texting friends.
The problem with procrastination is that it can destroy the motivation and determination required to achieve goals. If you are always putting off what needs to get done until tomorrow, then nothing will ever get done!
In order for you to stop procrastinating, you need to make sure that:
You have set clear goals for yourself and know exactly what they are (i.e., “I want this project done by next Tuesday.”)
You follow a schedule so that each day has tasks organized into specific time slots (i.e., “I am going work on this project from [9:00] AM – noon today.”).
Conclusion To Self-Motivation
Self-motivation is about creating an intrinsic desire to change for ourselves.
We can develop this through practice and persistence, but it’s important to understand that self-motivation is not the same as externally motivated motivation.
External motivation comes from somewhere outside of yourself: you change because someone else wants you to change, or because you want to avoid negative consequences (like losing your job).
In these cases, the motivation isn’t coming from within yourself; it’s coming from external sources like others’ expectations or fear of being punished.
External sources are great motivators but they aren’t always enough; people often need a stronger internal desire in order to successfully achieve their goals.
The bottom line is that we all have the ability to be self-motivated. It’s not an innate trait, but rather a skill that we can develop through practice and persistence.
You can start by making a list of your goals and priorities and then setting a few small, achievable goals each day.
Once you’ve mastered these tasks, they will become second nature and pave the way for even greater achievements down the road!
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