Self-motivation is giving the reasons, the drive, the enthusiasm and the interest that provoke a specific action or a certain behavior. Motivation is present in all functions of life: simple acts, such as eating that is motivated by hunger, education is motivated by the desire for knowledge.
There are times when self-motivation comes naturally, for example, there is usually a remarkable illusion at the beginning of a new project thanks to the effect produced by the novelty. However, there are many other times when self-motivation arises from a real desire of reason to fuel the will and combat laziness and discouragement that shows the opposite side of self-motivation in its most extreme form: chronic burnout or worker syndrome. Burned.
Life is an experience that we all experience firsthand. We must take responsibility for our successes and also for our failures. In other words, self-motivation is connected to the philosophy of one's life. If we place our decisions in the hands of the applause of others, we can feel frustrated because we are conditioned by the power of external opinion.
Self-motivation involves as components:
- Orientation to achievement: direction to the objective.
- Commitment, with the established objectives.
- Initiative. Willingness to act.
- Optimism. Positive vision
- Will. Smart motivation allows us to persist in the pursuit of goals and their achievements.
And there are primary and secondary reasons that motivate us, some are those of birth and others more complex would be culture, learning, always looking for balance.
Self-motivation not only has to do with the field of work or studies, but we must also motivate ourselves at the level of personal relationships. In the beginning of falling in love, thanks to the magical effect produced by the arrival of that special person, everything seems to be a reason for enthusiasm.
Someone who cannot understand the importance of self-motivation and who does not apply it will end up being like the vast majority of people. It is essential that anyone seeking to improve, direct, govern and manage their life needs to motivate themselves and understand the positive consequences that this entails.
