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Motivation. “I’m Just not in the mood”. Learning Targets. I will learn about different approaches to thinking about motivations. I will discover the definition of motivation. I will hear about tips on how to keep myself motivated. What do you think when you hear the word motivation?.
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Motivation “I’m Just not in the mood”
Learning Targets • I will learn about different approaches to thinking about motivations. • I will discover the definition of motivation. • I will hear about tips on how to keep myself motivated.
Ways to think about Motivation • One way is to use the terms… • Self-discipline • Willpower • Motivation • We use these terms to describe something missing in ourselves.
Ways to think about Motivation • A second approach to thinking about motivation is to stop assuming! • Motivation: The ability to do a task even when you don’t feel like it. • Motivation can be a habit that you can develop with practice!
Tips to develop motivation habits! • Promise it: • Motivation can come simply from being clear about your goals and acting on them. Just make a promise and keep your word to stay motivated. • Befriend your discomfort: • When we want to avoid a task, that task can lead to discomfort. To avoid procrastination acknowledge your discomfort.
Tips to develop motivation habits! • Observe what’s happening with you body: • Your body might show physical signs of discomfort. Accepting the discomfort thoughts and the body sensations robs them of power. • Change your mind—and your body: • If acknowledging that you areuncomfortable isn’t working, try plantingnew thoughts in your mind or changingyour physical stance.
Tips to develop motivation habits! • Sweeten the task: • Sometimes it is one part of the task that is holding you back. To stop procrastinating just change that aspect. • Talk about how bad it is: • One way to get past negative attitudes is to take them to an extreme. Complaining and griping taken to a ridiculous level can restore perspective.