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Line 101: − − == Building self-motivation == − [[File:Success target.png|thumbnail|right|250px|SMART [[Goal setting|goals]] are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.<ref>[https://www.mindtools.com/a4wo118/smart-goals SMART Goals]</ref>]] − ''See also:'' [[Achievement orientation]] and [[Action orientation]] and [[Habit]] and [[Identity (psychology)]] and [[Passion (psychology)|Passion]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Performance goal]] and [[Results orientation]] and [[Prioritization]] and [[Project management]] and [[Organizational skills]] and [[Purpose]] and [[Responsibility]] and [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Mindset]] and [[Growth mindset]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Concentration (psychology)|Concentration]] and [[Time management]] and [[Accountability partner]] − − To initially build motivation, the best practices include: setting clear, achievable goals; being [[action orientation|action oriented]] and develop good [[habit]]s and routines in order to gain both extrinsic/extrinsic rewards and to active the reward center of the brain (See: [[Dopamine]]); breaking down large tasks into smaller steps; celebrating small wins; rewarding yourself for progress; identify what truly motivates you or could truly motivate you such as identifying/developing [[Passion (psychology)|passions]] and personal interests; create a [[Positive thinking|positive]] working/other environments, find an [[accountability partner]], and regularly review your goals and progress.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gzVhnT3pB4 How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated]</ref><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. − − Articles: − − *[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.calm.com/blog/how-to-get-motivated How to get motivated: 10 tips to inspire and encourage yourself] − *[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] − − Work motivation: − − *[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] − − Videos: − − *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGov6Am3NJWXky7e6MMcA0n0 How to get motivated and stay motivated - video playlist], video playlist − − === Increasing self-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]] − − ''See also:'' [[Action orientation]] and [[Goal setting]] and [[Performance goal]] and [[Results orientation]] and [[Social influence]] and [[Social intelligence]] and [[Social networking]] and [[Positive thinking]] and [[Optimism]] − − Ways to increase one's motivation include: increasing performance via [[peak performance]] principles and [[creativity]]/[[creative problem solving]] which may enable one to create better rewards in terms of intrinsic/extrinsic rewards, continuatally upping one's goals and stretching oneself to get out out one's [[comfort zone]] to avoid needless plateaus in performance, developing new goals 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><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gzVhnT3pB4&list=PLbjmSS6LZDGov6Am3NJWXky7e6MMcA0n0 How to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated], video</ref> − − According to a Dominican University study, people with written goals, action commitments and weekly progress reports to a friend saw a 80.95% improvement over control group which had no written goals, no action commitments and no weekly progress reports.<ref> − *[http://sidsavara.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/researchsummary2.pdf - Goal, action commitments, and weekly reporting study] − *[https://web.archive.org/web/20130303163000/https://www.dominican.edu/dominicannews/study-backs-up-strategies-for-achieving-goals Study Backs up Strategies for Achieving Goals] − *[http://www.fastcompany.com/1798754/goals-difference-between-success-and-failure Goals: The Difference Between Success And Failure] - Dr. Gail Matthews study at Dominican University</ref> − − Below are articles on increasing self-motivation: − − *[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.healthdirect.gov.au/motivation-how-to-get-started-and-staying-motivated Motivation: How to get started and staying motivated], HealthDirect.gov − *[https://psychcentral.com/health/boost-your-motivation-in-6-ways#what-is-motivation 6 ways to boost your motivation], PsychCentral − *[https://www.verywellmind.com/surprising-ways-to-get-motivated-2795388 5 Surprising Ways to Get Motivated] − *[https://hbr.org/2018/11/how-to-keep-working-when-youre-just-not-feeling-it How to Keep Working When You’re Just Not Feeling It], ''Harvard Business Review'' − *[https://www.verywellmind.com/what-to-do-when-you-have-no-motivation-4796954 What to Do When You Have No Motivation] − *[https://www.lifehack.org/articles/featured/thirteen-tricks-to-motivate-yourself.html How to Motivate Yourself: 25 Ways to Increase Motivation] − *[https://open.buffer.com/increase-your-motivation-tips/ 5 science-backed ways to increase your motivation] − *[https://www.forbes.com/sites/jennifercohen/2013/11/06/motivation-is-a-muscle-the-7-best-ways-to-substantially-increase-your-productivity/ Motivation Is A Muscle: The 7 Best Ways To Substantially Increase Your Productivity], ''Forbes'' − − Videos: − − *[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGqluN8xzuODX6Id9WE4Z9Cy Staying motivated and increasing motivation video] - playlist
→Building self-motivation
Increased motivation leads to a number of positive and cascading effects across various aspects of one's life, including increased [[productivity]], enhanced psychological/physical well-being, and improved personal and professional outcomes. Motivated individuals tend to be more [[Focus (personal development)|focused]], [[Psychological resilience|resilient]], and [[Enthusiasm|enthusiastic]]/[[Passion (psychology)|passionate]], leading to greater success/[[achievement]] and a more fulfilling life.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+are+the+positive+effects+of+increased+motivation&sca_esv=3079afd9fbd58fbd&sxsrf=AE3TifP7DVvNuBaW3NgaMiRt7vrJvooSTQ%3A1754265853430&ei=_fiPaPP7GZikptQPkb2hqAk&ved=0ahUKEwiz7qPI7e-OAxUYkokEHZFeCJUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+are+the+positive+effects+of+increased+motivation&gs_lp=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_YB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp What are the positive effects of increased motivation?]</ref>
Increased motivation leads to a number of positive and cascading effects across various aspects of one's life, including increased [[productivity]], enhanced psychological/physical well-being, and improved personal and professional outcomes. Motivated individuals tend to be more [[Focus (personal development)|focused]], [[Psychological resilience|resilient]], and [[Enthusiasm|enthusiastic]]/[[Passion (psychology)|passionate]], leading to greater success/[[achievement]] and a more fulfilling life.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+are+the+positive+effects+of+increased+motivation&sca_esv=3079afd9fbd58fbd&sxsrf=AE3TifP7DVvNuBaW3NgaMiRt7vrJvooSTQ%3A1754265853430&ei=_fiPaPP7GZikptQPkb2hqAk&ved=0ahUKEwiz7qPI7e-OAxUYkokEHZFeCJUQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=what+are+the+positive+effects+of+increased+motivation&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAaAhgCIjV3aGF0IGFyZSB0aGUgcG9zaXRpdmUgZWZmZWN0cyBvZiBpbmNyZWFzZWQgbW90aXZhdGlvbjIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwUyBRAhGJ8FMgUQIRifBTIFECEYnwVI035QAFjDenAFeAGQAQGYAbsBoAHFPKoBBDAuNTe4AQPIAQD4AQGYAj2gAqM9qAIUwgIHECMYJxjqAsICChAjGCcY6gIYiwPCAhQQABiABBiRAhi0AhiKBRjqAtgBAcICFBAAGIAEGOMEGLQCGOkEGOoC2AEBwgIEECMYJ8ICChAjGIAEGCcYigXCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICEBAAGIAEGLEDGEMYgwEYigXCAgoQABiABBhDGIoFwgIREC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYgwEYxwHCAgsQABiABBixAxiDAcICCxAuGIAEGNEDGMcBwgIOEC4YgAQYsQMY0QMYxwHCAg0QABiABBhDGMkDGIoFwgILEAAYgAQYkgMYigXCAgUQABiABMICCBAAGIAEGLEDwgIIEC4YgAQYsQPCAgYQABgDGArCAgUQLhiABMICDhAAGIAEGLEDGIMBGIoFwgIEEAAYA8ICChAAGIAEGBQYhwLCAgcQABiABBgKwgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAgYQABgWGB7CAggQABiiBBiJBcICBRAAGO8FmAMK8QXh8EIvTQYJyLoGBggBEAEYAZIHBDUuNTagB66bBLIHBDAuNTa4B4I9wgcIMC4xLjU5LjHIB_YB&sclient=gws-wiz-serp What are the positive effects of increased motivation?]</ref>
== Positive psychology, positive thinking, Self-talk, and positive affirmations ==
== Positive psychology, positive thinking, Self-talk, and positive affirmations ==