Mind & Psychology

What Keeps Motivation Alive

An introduction to the two kinds of motivation and how goals keep them alive.

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1Motivation is the energy that pushes us to do something every day.

2Sometimes we feel motivated, but sometimes we just want to rest.

3Psychologists say there are two main kinds of motivation in life.

4External motivation comes from rewards like money, prizes, or good marks.

5Internal motivation comes from inside, when we truly enjoy the activity.

6People with internal motivation usually keep going for a longer time.

7Setting clear goals gives our brain a direction to follow.

8Small goals are better because we can reach them quite quickly.

9When we see progress, our motivation grows stronger and stronger.

10It also helps to study with friends who share the same goals.

11Remember that motivation comes and goes, but habits keep us moving.

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