Published On Sep 16, 2020
Feeling like you’re lacking motivation? Struggling to stay focussed in life and reach your goals?
Don’t worry, you’re not alone!
One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is: “How can I be more motivated at work and in life?”
So today I’m sharing 3 of my favourite ways to stay motivated, all based on research. And don’t worry, being part of the ‘5am club’ is NOT one of them… (phew!)
I’m also busting a common myth that people have about motivation - but you’ll have to watch the video to find out!
What’s your favourite tip to stay focussed and keep your momentum up? Let me know in the comments! 👇
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RELEVANT RESEARCH 📚
Take action:
• Gollwitzer, P & Oettingen, G. (2015). Psychology of Motivation and Actions. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-0...
Know your why:
• Converse, B. A., Juarez, L., & Hennecke, M. (2019). Self-control and the reasons behind our goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 116(5), 860–883. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000188 https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/p...
Intrinsic Motivation:
• Fischer C., Malycha C. P. & Schafmann, E. (2019). The Influence of Intrinsic Motivation and Synergistic Extrinsic Motivators on Creativity and Innovation. Front. Psychol. 10:137. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00137
• Bénabou, R. & Tirole, J. (2003). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation, The Review of Economic Studies, 70: 3, 489–520. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-937X.00253