Self-motivation
The ability to motivate yourself—self-motivation—is an important skill. Self-motivation drives people to keep going even in the face of set-backs, to take up opportunities, and to show commitment to what they want to achieve.
The Elements of Self-Motivation
Personal drive to achieve
You could think of a personal drive to achieve as ambition, or perhaps personal empowerment. However, it is also worth thinking about it in terms of mindset.
There are two types of mindset, fixed and growth.
- Fixed Mindset
- Growth Mindset
Commitment to goals
There is considerable evidence, even if much of it is anecdotal, that goal-setting is important to our general well-being.
Initiative
Initiative is, effectively, the ability to take advantage of opportunities when they occur.
Optimism or resilience
Otimism is the ability to look on the bright side, or think positively. Resilience is the ability to ‘bounce back’ after a setback, or keep positive in the face of challenges. The two are closely related, although not exactly the sam
"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle."
Here are four benefits that self-motivated people experience
They learn how to present their best self in whatever task they're doing
They become more resilient because achieving their goals takes time and effort
They have an eagerness to succeed because their passion drives them forward
When they fail, they see feedback as a learning opportunitys
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