Dr. Noah St John explains intrinsic motivation (doing something because you enjoy it) versus extrinsic motivation (doing it for rewards like money or praise). The video uses affirmations and concrete examples like playing video games for joy or going to the dentist for health benefits, then offers strategies like finding your why and visualizing success.
How to get motivated even when you don't feel like it sounds impossible, right? Let's explore how you can tap into your inner drive naturally. Motivation is the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior. It's the energy that drives you to do something. Understanding the source of that drive is crucial for maintaining it. These motivational forces generally fall into 2 broad categories, intrinsic and extrinsic. Here are examples of affirmations for intrinsic motivation.
Why am I always excited to pursue my passions?
Why am I always excited to pursue my passions?
Why do I enjoy the activities that bring me joy and fulfillment? Why do I enjoy the activities that bring me joy and fulfillment?
Intrinsic motivation is involved when you experience an activity as an end in itself. Take a hobby like playing video games. The experience largely explains the desire to do it. Performing tasks that feel right in the moment or that you find meaningful, interesting, or satisfying are driven by intrinsic motivation. Here are examples of affirmations for extrinsic motivation.
Why do I find joy in the process of creating art?
Why do I find joy in the process of creating art?
Why am I naturally drawn to activities that interest me deeply? Why am I naturally drawn to activities that interest me deeply? Extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, refers to pursuing a task as a means to an end. While few would consider going to the dentist an enjoyable activity, you're often motivated by the outcome of having clean, healthy teeth. Other examples of extrinsic motivation include completing a task to receive a reward, whether it's praise, power, or money. Notably, these rewards tend to come later, like receiving a bonus at the end of a quarter or winning a competition after months of training. Here are more affirmations to get motivated.
Why do I stay focused on my goals to achieve rewarding outcomes? Why do I stay focused on my goals to achieve rewarding outcomes? Why do I enjoy the journey as much as the destination? Why do I enjoy the journey as much as the destination? Why do I stay motivated by finding pleasure in my daily tasks? Why do I stay motivated by finding pleasure in my daily tasks? Why do I choose activities that I find fun and engaging? Why do I choose activities that I find fun and engaging? Why do I persist in my goals by focusing on what I love? Why do I persist in my goals by focusing on what I love? Why do I thrive when I find personal meaning in my tasks? Why do I thrive when I find personal meaning in my tasks? Why do I find creative ways to make my tasks enjoyable? Why do I find creative ways to make my tasks enjoyable?
Harnessing your motivation, whether intrinsic or extrinsic, is key to achieving your dreams. Remember, it's not just about the end goal, but finding joy and meaning in the journey itself. By asking yourself empowering questions, or what I call affirmations, You can transform your mindset and ignite your inner drive. Imagine waking up every day excited to work on your art, feeling a deep sense of fulfillment and purpose.
You have the power to create this reality.
Here are some final thoughts to inspire you. 1. Embrace the journey. 2. Stay curious. 3.
Find your why. 4.
Surround yourself with positivity.
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Visualize success. Motivation may seem fickle, but by cultivating intrinsic joy and meaningful connections to your work, you can maintain a steady drive. Use these affirmations to keep your inspiration alive, and remember, you have the power to achieve anything you set your mind to. Stay motivated, stay passionate, and keep creating. Why do you believe in your limitless potential?
Why do you deserve to achieve your dreams?
Keep these questions close to your heart and let them guide you on your journey to success. You've got this! Now go out there and make your dreams a reality.
