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:Different people are motivated by different things and at different times in their lives. The same task may have more intrinsic motivators at certain times and more extrinsic motivators at others, and most tasks have a combination of the two types of motivation.<ref>[https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/self-motivation.html Self-Motivation]</ref>
:Different people are motivated by different things and at different times in their lives. The same task may have more intrinsic motivators at certain times and more extrinsic motivators at others, and most tasks have a combination of the two types of motivation.<ref>[https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ps/self-motivation.html Self-Motivation]</ref>
There is research indicating that individuals that are intrinsically motivated tend to be more [[Creativity|creative]]. In addition, there is some research that suggests that prosocial motivation (which is defined as the desire to contribute to the lives of others) may also enhance creative thinking.<ref>[https://www.authentichappiness.sas.upenn.edu/learn/creativity#:~:text=Creativity%20is%20defined%20by%20psychological%20scientists%20as,is%20not%20immediately%20present%20to%20the%20senses. Creativity and imagination]</ref>
=== Low self-motivation and the spiritual strength to turn things around. The limitations of self-motivation ===
=== Low self-motivation and the spiritual strength to turn things around. The limitations of self-motivation ===
[[Image:Jesus resurrected.jpg|right|230px|thumb|The [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|Resurrection]]" by Carl Heinrich Bloch.]]
[[Image:Jesus resurrected.jpg|right|230px|thumb|The [[Resurrection of Jesus Christ|Resurrection]]" by Carl Heinrich Bloch.]]