What Drives Us
Understanding the forces that motivate human behavior
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How does extrinsic motivation work?
Extrinsic motivation works through external rewards like money, praise, grades, or avoiding punishment that drive behavior from outside rather than internal satisfaction.
Read more →How does intrinsic motivation work?
Intrinsic motivation works through internal rewards like enjoyment, curiosity, satisfaction, and personal fulfillment that come from the activity itself rather than external incentives.
Read more →How to stay motivated?
To stay motivated, set meaningful goals, break them into small steps, track progress, celebrate wins, maintain routines, find your why, connect with others, and practice self-compassion when motivation wanes.
Read more →What motivates people?
People are motivated by basic needs, goals, values, rewards, social recognition, personal growth, autonomy, and the desire to achieve meaningful outcomes.
Read more →Why do people lose motivation?
People lose motivation due to unmet expectations, lack of progress, burnout, unclear goals, external pressures, and loss of intrinsic interest in the task.
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