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| | *[https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/if-your-motivation-for-work-is-low-god-can-fill-it-up/ If Your Motivation for Work is Low, God Can Fill It Up], The Gospel Coalition | | *[https://africa.thegospelcoalition.org/article/if-your-motivation-for-work-is-low-god-can-fill-it-up/ If Your Motivation for Work is Low, God Can Fill It Up], The Gospel Coalition |
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| − | == Increasing motivation == | + | == Building motivation == |
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| | + | ''See also:'' [[Achievement orientation]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Prioritization]] and [[Project management]] and [[Organization skills]] and [[Purpose]] and [[Responsibility]] and [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Mindset]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Positive thinking]] |
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| | + | To build motivation, the best practices include: setting clear, achievable goals; breaking down large tasks into smaller steps; celebrating small wins; rewarding yourself for progress; identify what truly motivates you; create a positive environment, find an accountability partner, and regularly review your goals and progress.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=how+to+develop+motivation&oq=how+to+develop+motivation&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIICAMQABgWGB4yCAgEEAAYFhgeMggIBRAAGBYYHjIICAYQABgWGB4yCAgHEAAYFhgeMggICBAAGBYYHjIGCAkQLhhA0gEJMTY1NTlqMGoxqAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How to develop motivation]</ref> In summary, focusing on making progress towards goals with a [[Positive thinking|positive]] [[mindset]] and by acknowledging your achievements along the way towards [[achievement|achieving]] goals. |
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| | + | *[https://learningcenter.unc.edu/tips-and-tools/motivation/ Motivation], University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| | + | *[https://archive.is/0E2Wu#selection-305.5-305.55 How to Develop Self-Discipline and Find Motivation], Wall Street Journal |
| | + | *[https://archive.is/v8VEj#selection-4519.0-4519.30 To Meet Big Goals, Think Small] |
| | + | *[https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/what-advice-would-you-give-someone-lacking-motivation What advice would you give to someone lacking in motivation?] |
| | + | *[https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-get-motivated 19 ways to get motivated] by Elizabeth Perry, ACC |
| | + | *[https://www.betterup.com/blog/how-to-stay-motivated#:~:text=Eliminate%20distractions:%20Identify%20and%20minimize%20distractions%20to,or%20podcasts%20to%20keep%20your%20inspiration%20levels 41 tips to stay motivated even when it gets tough] |
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| | + | Work motivation: |
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| | + | *[https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/self-motivation-in-the-workplace#:~:text=Some%20goals%20you%20set%20can%20be%20challenging%2C,you%20to%20accomplish%20larger%20goals%20as%20well. How To Apply Self-Motivation in the Workplace], Indeed |
| | + | *[https://www.betterup.com/blog/work-motivation-the-value-behind-the-task Work motivation: what it is and why it is important] |
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| | + | === Increasing motivation === |
| | [[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24]] | | [[File:CIF San Diego Championship 2007.jpg|thumbnail|right|300px|"Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win." - The [[Saint Paul|Apostle Paul]], 1 Corinthians 9:24]] |
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| | ''See also:'' [[Self-motivation]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Performance goal]] and [[Results orientation]] and [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] | | ''See also:'' [[Self-motivation]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Performance goal]] and [[Results orientation]] and [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] |
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| − | "You can increase your [[self-motivation]] by [[Goal setting|setting goals]], rewarding yourself, and [[social intelligence|surrounding yourself with positive people]]."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=How+you+increase+your+self-motivation&oq=How+you+increase+your+self-motivation&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEIOTc0MmowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How do you increase your self-motivation?]</ref>
| + | One can increase their [[self-motivation]] by [[Goal setting|setting goals]] refinement in light of further developing passions/interests and important achievements; increasing performance via [[peak performance]] principles [[creativity]], and [[creative problem solving]] which may enable one to create better rewards, and [[social intelligence|surrounding yourself with positive people]]."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=How+you+increase+your+self-motivation&oq=How+you+increase+your+self-motivation&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEIOTc0MmowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 How do you increase your self-motivation?]</ref> |
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| | Below are articles on increasing [[self-motivation]]: | | Below are articles on increasing [[self-motivation]]: |
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| | + | *[https://www.coursera.org/articles/how-to-motivate-yourself How to Motivate Yourself: 11 Tips for Self Improvement], Coursera |
| | *[https://www.mindtools.com/awk1tdw/motivating-yourself Motivate yourself], Mindtools.com | | *[https://www.mindtools.com/awk1tdw/motivating-yourself Motivate yourself], Mindtools.com |
| | *[https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/motivation-how-to-get-started-and-staying-motivated Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated], HealthDirect.gov | | *[https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/motivation-how-to-get-started-and-staying-motivated Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated], HealthDirect.gov |