With some helpful guidance from some of Talkspace’s licensed therapists, we present them to you below.
Fortunately, there are ways to understand, increase, and build intrinsic motivation. Intrinsic motivation does more than just get you to learn and take action, it also results in more sustained interest, excitement, confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and performance over time, which is why it is a feeling that many people seek to foster within themselves. In instances like these, no external incentives are needed to propel you forward into action, rather, it is intrinsic motivation - motivation that comes from within - that gets you to act. Do certain activities, experiences, or tasks get you energized? Maybe picking up a good book and reading it cover-to-cover, running long distances, or volunteering at your local animal shelter fills you with enjoyment.
