Extrinsic Versus Intrinsic Motivation
Extrinsic motivation is when you do something to receive a reward or to avoid punishment. For example, a child wants to make the basketball team…
Category: Motivation & Passion
4 Huge Myths About Motivation
Motivation is powerful, but not entirely necessary. Motivation makes it easier to take action, but you take plenty of actions without the presence of traditional…
The Beauty of Nature Inspires Me
The beauty found in nature inspires me. When I look outside, I am overtaken by the majesty of everything that I see around me. The…
How to Stay Motivated When Nothing is Happening
Motivation can be hard to come by when you’re not seeing the results you desire. The ability to intrinsically motivate yourself, or to persevere in…
Having Less Pushes Me to Work Harder
Each day provides a chance for me to do something great with my life. I am motivated to excel by my desire to attain more. …
My Goals Motivate Me
My goals encourage me to move forward. I am excited about fulfilling my dreams. Each day is an opportunity to build on my success. My…
Inspiration Comes Through Collaboration
I celebrate the fact that there are wonderful and curious minds around me. Knowing that there are others who think creatively excites me. I feel…
I Find Inspiration in the Tiny Details of Nature
I pay attention to the tiny details I see in nature. They are powerful sources of inspiration and fill my life with happiness. Nature’s small…
Start Your New Year with Passion: 6 Changes to Make Now
The beginning of a new year is a wonderful time to commit to making some changes in your life. What changes would you like to…
Top 6 Reasons Why You Haven’t Found Your Passion
Are you living your life passionately? Life is too short to be slogging along without a sense of passion and purpose in your life. However,…
Learn the Skill of Self-Motivation
The ability to motivate yourself is necessary if you want to be successful. Everyone struggles to be productive from time to time, but there are…
6 Shortcuts to Motivation and Desire
Motivation and desire are nice to have when you need them. But what can you do when you need them and they’re in short supply?…
