Unit 1 Session 3 Introduction to Self Motivation.pptx

Our ability to get ourselves to move from thoughts to actions is self-motivation.
It is the ability to do things on your own without being told to do so.
It is a fire within that lights our path and drives us to do and achieve something.
A self-motivated person feels he wants to and not he has to and thus is happily satisfied.
It is the name of the fire within, the inner desire, willingness and eagerness and own enthusiasm and ambition that drives one towards success.
Only a self-motivated person achieves the desired results as s/he has the real motivation, the self motivation.

1. Unit 1 Session 3 - Self Motivation

2. SELF Motivation Our ability to get ourselves to move from thoughts to actions is self-motivation. It is the ability to do things on your own without being told to do so. It is a fire within that lights our path and drives us to do and achieve something. A self-motivated person feels he wants to and not he has to and thus is happily satisfied. It is the name of the fire within, the inner desire, willingness and eagerness and own enthusiasm and ambition that drives one towards success. Only a self-motivated person achieves the desired results as s/he has the real motivation, the self motivation.

3. Types of Motivation There is a multitude of reasons, which motivates people. The reasons could come from within or from outside. So, motivation can be External or Internal. External Internal If an external factor, such as reward, is responsible for motivation, it is called External or Extrinsic Motivation. If an internal factor, such as having peace of mind, is responsible for motivation, it is called internal or intrinsic motivation. Some other factors responsible for external motivation are: incentives, promotion, punishment, criticism, failure etc. Some other factors responsible for internal motivation are: love, joy, belonging, fear etc.

4. Traits of a self-motivated people If you look around yourself, you will find many self-motivated people, in your family, school, neighbourhood, society, country etc. There are some traits or qualities, which the self-motivated people have. These are: Belief Self Belief – These people believe in their ability to achieve their goals. Self – Aware – They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and triggers, along with what they want and what is really important. Grounded and Focused Live in Reality - They stay real and have self – belief without arrogance, ego or excuses. Focused – Self motivated people never lose focus. Keen Learners – They are prepared to acquire the knowledge, skill or resources to achieve their goals.

5. Traits of a self-motivated people Consistent Action Dedicated – They take action dedicatedly, every single day towards their goals. Tiny steps – Even if they don’t feel like it, they still take a step, no matter how tiny, towards their goal, every single day. Manage Emotions Well Positive Thinking – Self-motivated people are positive thinkers. Cut Negativity inside themselves : Motivated individuals carefully filter out and eliminate negative self-talk, because it is not useful to them. Nurture Energy : Motivated people carefully nurture their emotions to allow positive energy.

6. Building self-motivation Self – motivation is the best motivation. Finding self-motivation requires long-term commitment, courage, and perseverance. If you keep practising the following steps, you will stay motivated: Be self-aware Define your goal Develop plan Stay loyal and focused

7. Self regulation It is an important skill that is required to known own emotions and behaviour in tough situations and challenges and manage them effectively. It aims at bringing oneself to a calmer self when things are tough and are causing stress to them.