Motivation

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Motivation is an incentive or reason for doing something. The word motivation is derived from the Latin word "movere" which means "to move".

Gerrig defines motivation as all the processes involved in starting, directing and maintaining physical and psychological activities.

Motivation is very important in every aspect of human lives. It is a process that begins, directs and sustains goal oriented behavior.

We all have different sources of motivation.

Power

For a man who is seeking for a position of authority, either political or any other means. What motivates and keeps him going is power, influence and fame. It's the power in that position he wants to acquire that keeps him motivated.

Desire to win

In a competition or contest among many other candidates, winning is the ultimate aim of every participant. It's that desire to win the drives each candidate to win at all cost.

Rewards and money

For some people, rewards and money is what drives them and motivates them to do something. So far there is a reward they will go to any length and make sure they acquire and get what they want.

Passion

A great and strong emotion that drives you. You are determined to do whatever you have passion for because you love it. For whatever you have passion for, there is a self motivation that keeps you going.

Reasons for motivation

Motivation helps us to acquire and build new skills. Self motivation keeps people going even in the face of some difficulties and set backs. It helps people to take up opportunities and build on them. You can motivate your self to acquire new skills by acknowledging your differencies. It's one thing to be self motivated and it's another thing to build yourself with that.

Also don't try and question your ability to do something, while doing that you are creating doubt in your ability and yourself. Just focus on the task at hand.

Another reason for motivation is that it's helps one to learn more. In every aspect you are going trying to reach your goal, you are gaining experiences and learning new things.

Motivation helps in different ways, it helps in the aspect of improved performance and personal growth. We tend to learn more when acquiring for change.

Thank you for reading.

What is your source of motivation? What is that thing that drives you and keep you going in the face of setbacks and difficulties?