How to get motivated even when you don’t feel like it
TED-Ed
5 min, 27 sec
The video explains the concepts of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, how they impact our drive, and strategies to manage and enhance motivation.
Summary
- Motivation is defined as the desire to initiate and maintain behavior, driven by intrinsic and extrinsic forces.
- Intrinsic motivation comes from enjoying an activity itself, while extrinsic motivation is about achieving a separate outcome.
- Research shows that intrinsic motivation typically leads to longer-term engagement in activities.
- The overjustification effect suggests that extrinsic rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation when both are present.
- Building intrinsic motivation or adding extrinsic rewards can be effective ways to increase motivation for various tasks.
Chapter 1
The video introduces the concept of motivation in the context of pursuing a goal, such as becoming a professional artist.
- Motivation is presented as a fickle force that can sometimes lead to avoidance of goals.
- The video sets up to explore what motivation is and why it's important to understand its sources.
Chapter 2
Motivation is defined and categorized into intrinsic and extrinsic types, with examples provided for each.
- Motivation is the desire or impetus to initiate and maintain a particular behavior.
- Intrinsic motivation relates to activities enjoyed as an end in themselves, like hobbies.
- Extrinsic motivation is goal-oriented, pursuing tasks for a reward or outcome.
Chapter 3
The effectiveness of intrinsic and extrinsic motivation is discussed, highlighting their impacts on long-term engagement.
- Intrinsic motivation is tied to enjoyment and interest in the activity itself.
- Extrinsic motivation is tied to delayed rewards, but may not lead to long-term persistence.
- Enjoyment in pursuing goals is a key predictor of maintaining activities like exercise routines.
Chapter 4
The video explores how intrinsic and extrinsic motivations can interact, with potential positive and negative outcomes.
- Motivations are often mixed, as seen in studying for exams with both intrinsic and extrinsic factors at play.
- The overjustification effect shows that extrinsic rewards can diminish intrinsic motivation.
- Extrinsic rewards can be beneficial when facing uninteresting tasks, providing justification for the effort.
Chapter 5
The video concludes with strategies for increasing motivation, focusing on enhancing intrinsic motivation and leveraging extrinsic rewards.
- Building intrinsic motivation can make tasks more enjoyable and thereby increase motivation.
- Simple changes like involving friends or listening to favorite music can help sustain long-term goals.
- These strategies are applicable even when motivation is challenging to find.
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