After reading Kendra Cherry’s article, “Motivation: The Driving Force Behind Our Actions“, I was inspired to create a small blog post on the different types of motivation.

Extrinsic Motivation:

Extrinsic motivation is derived from external sources, such as praise, income, or a title.

Intrinsic Motivation:

Intrinsic motivation is a personal motivation that comes from within an individual, for example doing something because it’s satisfying or feels rewarding.

Why is Motivation Important?

Motivation increases your drive to take action and complete goals efficiently. Motivation is a driving force in caring for your physical and mental health, and it helps you feel a sense of control in your life.

Motivation is also a huge factor in happiness and overall well-being.

Factors that can cause Low Motivation:

  • Being obsessed with perfection and having an all-or-nothing mindset.
  • Mental health conditions such as depression.
  • Always expecting immediate results and losing motivation when you aren’t achieving your goals as quickly as you expected.

Key Takeaways:

  • There are many driving forces behind motivation, and it is extremely complex and individual from person to person.
  • Understanding how your own motivation thrives is the key to success.