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Self-Motivation
Have you heard the story of the hare and the tortoise? The tortoise won this race even though it was slow. This is
because it remained motivated even when it was quite slow and very much behind the hare. Self-motivation is simply
the motivation within you that drives you to do things. Self-motivation is what drives us to achieve our goals, makes
us feel happy and improve the quality of our lives. In other words, it's our ability to do what needs to be done without
someone or something influencing us.
Types of Motivation
There are mainly two types of Intrinsic/Internal and Extrinsic/External motivation. Let us learn about them in detail.
Intrinsic/Internal Motivation
We do things that interest us and give us enjoyment, e.g. Joyita loves to read novels. Inspite of her busy schedule, she
takes out 30 mins every day to read a book.
Extrinsic/External Motivation
We do things because it gives us a reward like money, fame, etc. For example, Rohan practices playing chess every day
because he wants to win the year-end chess championship.
For the interest and For the outcome
enjoyment in doing that will result by
the task itself achieving the task
• Enjoyment • Promotions
• Purpose • Pay raises
• Growth • Bonuses
• Curiosity Internal External • Benefits
• Passion • Prizes
• Self-expression • Winning
• Perks
Qualities of Self-Motivated People
Following qualities can be easily recognised in self-motivated people:
Energised Focused Understand what is Want to fulfill their
important dreams
How to stay self-motivated?
#Experiential Learning
Video Session
Scan the QR code or visit the following link to watch the video: 5 tips – How to stay
self-motivated (Personality development and Motivational skills video)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGneNpvdwnc
After watching the video, answer the following question:
Which tips given in the video do you practice to stay motivated?
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