MOTIVATIONAL SCIENCE 

5 THINGS THAT HELP US & 5 THINGS THAT TRAP US

This blog post will explain how to motivate yourself based on psychology, neuroscience and philosophy, when battling out the main competitor: Procrastination.

PART 1: FACTS about MOTIVATION.

PART 2: FIVE THINGS that can HELP US.

PART 3: FIVE THINGS that can TRAP US.

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PART 1: FACTS about MOTIVATION

THREE FACES of HUMAN MOTIVATION

1. 

[INTERNAL] Motivational Influences 

e.g. a person has “Autonomous Motivation” 

THIS HAS STRONG POWER TO CHANGE YOU & OTHERS. 

A REAL IMPACT. 

2.    

[EXTERNAL] Motivational Influences 
e.g. enjoyment from a social influence or in order to avoid social stigma.

THIS IS VERY LIMITED POWER TO CHANGE YOU & OTHERS. 
LESS IMPACT. 

3.     

[DEMOTIVATE] Motivational Influences 

e.g. a lack of “Autonomous Motivation” because of  poor internal regulation OR a UNSUITABLE MOTIVATIONAL METHODS.  

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SCIENCE ARGUES IT IS NOT ABOUT the offer/threat of PUNISH/REWARDS when MANAGE YOURSELF or PEOPLE! this is a primitive form to instils change. 

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PART 2: FIVE THINGS that can HELP US

Tackle your goals by ensuring you have the highest amount of motivational back up, by promoting INTERNAL GOALS (e.g. personal satisfaction) alongside EXTERNAL motivational influences (e.g. public). 

By covering all your bases it ensures a greater chance of success!

101 things to do? Rather than saying i'll tackle it later, JUST DO IT! For 15 minutes, no matter what. It does not matter if you do it well; it just matters that you actually do it! Otherwise they remain private thoughts, ideas or moments that then get laid forgotten. 

FACT: 

MUTLI-SENSORY ENCODING increases the chances of RECALL & STORAGE. So try to do some REAL ACTION & AVOID PASSIVE TALK. 

TALK IS CHEAP (excuses, excuses, excuses) ACTION IS WHAT COUNTS! 

NO, WE ARE NOT TALKING TO OURSELVES PER SE! We are merely SAYING our THOUGHTS OUT LOUD; there is a difference! 

It does not matter HOW SLOW your progress is, so long as you don’t stop. Your goal always is to keep TRYING every day.

 The HUMAN BRAIN is just wired to CHANGE this WAY. NO QUICK FIXES EXIST! Only TIME & RESILIENCE leads to LONG TERM CHANGES & PROGRESS.

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PART 3: FIVE THINGS that can TRAP US

SOME PEOPLE LOVE to define themselves by a SIMPLE PERSONALITY CLASSIFICATION as A or B or some other form. 

BUT there is also another LAYER that may cover ANY PERSONALITY overview that impacts your goals.  

The DARK TRIADS, e.g. MACHIAVELLNISM, can be found in the gossiping culture.  The BRIGHT TRIADS can be found in those with learning disabilities. 

WE ARE AIMING to REWIRE some WELL TRAINED BRAIN CELLS (normal behaviour) to NEW ONES! 

SO FAILING & STOPPING is NO SURPRISE! But if you choose to NOT TRY AGAIN, that is a CHOICE which your brain's executive functions CAN control.

WE have ALL experienced dealing with people who just get a kick out of carrying out drama on a daily basis. WE EVEN DO THIS TO OURSELVES! 

Be MINDFUL & FORGIVE when yourself & others just don't know any better. This MIND SET means you move forward (it takes discipline, effort & emotional intelligence). 

OFTEN some people prefer to stay behind. 

 YOU have now READ this POST, perhaps LIKED IT, feel MOTIVATED & have an urge to TRY.  GREAT! Just don't forget these tips once your attention drifts off! 

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The above is merely SOME suggested approaches to get some new ideas on how to CHANGE OLD HABITS towards NEW ONES. 

There are MANY WAYS you can motivate yourself. The above is NOT an exhaustive list or best approaches; after all, HUMANS ALL HAVE INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES. 

NB: BUT you will MOST LIKELY NEVER FIND OUT if you DON'T TRY!

PUT SIMPLY.... 

PSYCHOLOGY, NEUROSCIENCE & PHILOSOPHICAL VIEW POINTS of MOTIVATION can HELP you towards your GOAL in DIFFERENT WAYS!

COLLECTIVELY ALL THREE APPROACHES can be PRETTY POWERFUL!