Motivation

Motivation is the underlying force that propels individuals to act, pursue goals, and persist in their efforts. It’s the internal drive that energizes, directs, and sustains behavior.

Rationale

Here is the reason why it is worthwhile to understand and manage motivation.

Feels good to have things you care about that you striving for. Gives meaning to life.

(healthy motivations) => (best actions) => (best results) => (best life)

For a group: this is the same

(healthy motivations) => (best actions) => (best results) => (best group)

How to get Healthy Motivation

To get healthy motivation, use the RAARR method which involves taking the following actions each day. Write these things down. Spend 5-10 minutes on this writing.

1. Roles: Figure out your key roles.

2. Aspirations (Motivations): For each role, figure out your key aspiration.

3. Actions: In each role, figure out the best actions to take today to make your aspirations come true.

4. Reflective Thinking (Growth): Figure out how to make your actions today more effective than your actions yesterday.

5. Rewards: Figure out how to adjust your actions to get more rewards.

Why: RAARR aligns motivations, aka aspirations, with roles, actions, rewards and growth. The daily focus on RAARR builds healthy motivations.

Theories of Motivation

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Different theories emphasize different aspects of motivation. Here are some common theories.

• Drive Theory: Proposes that humans have basic biological drives and that behaviors are motivated by the attempt to fulfill these drives.

• Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: Argues that we are motivated to satisfy basic needs first (like hunger and safety) before we seek to satisfy higher-level needs (like belonging and esteem).

• Expectancy Theory: Suggests that our behaviors are motivated by the expected outcomes and the value of those outcomes.

• Self-Determination Theory: Asserts that intrinsic motivation, or doing something because it is inherently interesting or enjoyable, is more effective than extrinsic motivation, which involves doing something because it leads to a separable outcome.

Different theories help us to develop a multi-faceted understanding of our actions. Of course, motivation is a complex topic and is influenced by a multitude of factors, including personality, values, and societal influences, among others.