What is
motivation?
Motivation is the expression of the motives that lead an individual to perform towards a certain action. It can be defined as the set of dynamic factors that push the behaviours of an individual towards a goal; according to this conception, every act that is carried out without motivation risks failure.
What are
the functions of motivation?
Motivation
basically performs two functions: activating and orienting specific behaviours.
Essentially
motivation is the stimulus and trigger that drives us to perform certain behaviours
for an intrinsic or extrinsic reason.
To eat, to
drink, to read, to work and for all other activities we need motivation.
Example:
I'm hungry, I want to eat. I'm thirsty, I want to drink.
Intrinsic reason: Intrinsic motivations relate to the innate
needs in nature and the needs produced within the individual. They do not come
from the outside.
Extrinsic reason: Extrinsic motivations are those that we
individuals assume to get something from the outside. They are external
motivations, for example, acting as a function of obtaining material (car,
house) or immaterial advantages (good grades, fame, career, power).
Why is
motivation important?
Motivation
is important because:
-It pushes
you to action
If you are
motivated for a particular reason, to achieve something you will be driven to
act, to perform certain actions, to achieve one or more goals.
- It keeps
you constantly focused on the task you're doing
- It directs
behaviour to a particular direction
-The
motivation also makes it "goal oriented": You always want to get
involved to achieve a goal.
If you are
super motivated, you will always have the desire to achieve something. If you
have a poor motivation you won’t.
- Motivation
helps you to be organized
-Motivation
makes you self-critical about your progress, allowing you to understand if you
are on the right track, if you are making progress or not.
How do
you find the motivation?
Anyone can
feel demotivated at times. You will face moments when it seems you are stalled
without seeing any way out of a very bad and hopeless situation.
The advice
I can give you is:
-Focus on one goal at a time
One of the
reasons why you feel demotivated is the mistaken belief that you can do
everything.
Let me
explain. We set ourselves huge goals and we feel overwhelmed by ending up
postponing and not carrying out our intentions. When you try to do too much,
you waste your energy unnecessarily. It is certainly a common mistake to set
too many goals at once. My advice is to focus on one goal at a time and break
it down into sub-goals that are easier to achieve; in this way we will be able
to measure progress and why not reward ourselves from time to time.
-View the
lens and find inspiration
Try to
imagine the feeling that would arouse you once you reach the finish line. Don't
you feel excited?
Are there
people who have achieved the success you aspire to?
Read their
biographies, study their moves and learn more.
-Also, if
you want to be really focused write your goal make a print with motivational
images and create a real "vision board" that reminds you every day
which direction you have to take.
Motivation
comes and goes. Unfortunately, it is not something that can last forever. Make
the most of the moments when you feel motivated to start habits.
-Insist
You may not
be motivated for a few days or a few weeks. Never mind! Insist and do not give
up; remember your goal and have confidence in yourself the motivation will
follow. Remember that you are facing a path, perhaps the most difficult path,
life. There are ups and downs. Think of periods when you feel demotivated as
temporary obstacles. Think long-term.
The world
doesn't care when you complain. We all face obstacles, and how you deal with
obstacles defines who you are and your success in life.
Put away
any potential distractions and promise yourself not to leave until you've
finished your task.
Who will read this article will be a future champion I am sure: now I do not want to tell my whole life, but I can only say that since I knew the motivation I have never left it again; she will never betray you and will always do everything to be by your side. It's like a drug because you feel good about yourself and the world around you. Remember champion: many people will try to hinder the path between you and your goal but you have the duty to drive them away in such a way as to have a "view-gallery" that is to concentrate only one thing. Many people who previously did not fear you even in their dreams now do not even look you in the face anymore for how much fear they are of you.
I'll leave you to an inspirational video with Simon Sinek's suggestions. Watch and think. Till next month!
Mattia, 3sc
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