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( Motivation)
Motivation is the set of reasons that determines one to engage in a particular behavior. The term is generally used for human motivation but, theoretically, it can be used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. This article refers to human motivation. According to various theories, motivation may be rooted in the basic need to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure, or it may include specific needs such as eating and resting, or a desired object, hobby, goal, state of being, ideal, or it may be attributed to less-apparent reasons such as altruism, or morality, or overcoming mortality. A reward, tangible or intangible, is presented after the occurrence of an action (i.e. behavior) with the intent to cause the behavior to occur again. This is done by associating positive meaning to the behavior. Studies show that if the person receives the reward immediately, the effect would be greater, and decreases as duration lengthens. Repetitive action-reward combination can cause the action to become habit. Motivation comes from two things you, and other people. There is extrinsic motivation, which comes from others, and intrinsic motivation, which comes from within you. Rewards can also be organized as extrinsic or intrinsic. Extrinsic rewards are external to the person; for example, praise or money. Intrinsic rewards are internal to the person; for example, satisfaction or a feeling of accomplishment. Some authors distinguish between two forms of intrinsic motivation one based on enjoyment, the other on obligation. In this context, obligation refers to motivation based on what an individual thinks ought to be done. For instance, a feeling of responsibility for a mission may lead to helping others beyond what is easily observable, rewarded, or fun.
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Motivation Articles
The True Dangers of Stress by Dale Odeyemi
Most people in today's fast-paced world could not imagine life without stress. While stress is a normal reaction in some situations, a constant cycle of stress is dangerous and cannot be sustained. Stress starts in your brain and sends signals to a...
How to Let Go of Your Troubles by Dale Odeyemi
If you feel disconnected from the world or have doubts that there is something bigger, then you can open your heart and mind to the connection you, I and everything in the world have. The thought of controlling nothing and letting go can be so scary...
Weight Loss Motivation! by Tina Bardo
Who else needs some real weight loss motivation to finally get the body they deserve? If you are anything like the majority of people reading this, you have the desperate desire to lose weight.......but probably have never been able to truly see it t...
Lose Weight - How Can I Get The Motivation To Lose Weight? by Sue Baker
The thought of losing weight can be quite daunting. This is especially so for anyone who has a significant amount of weight to lose, for example 50-100+ pounds.
You know deep down that you SHOULD do something about your weight and health but ...
Weight Loss Motivation - A Crucial Factor by Rick Cozenko
Have you ever wondered how a big number of people can stay motivated, or how they bring on amazing results in a short amount of time? In years of training I observed an amazing thing, people that were motivated and persistent achieved results not eve...
Psychology of Fitness by Melissa Allen
It’s become more apparent to me lately just how many people have difficulty either getting started with a fitness program or simply adhering to one. I’m coming to believe that there is a certain mind set, or psychology let’s call it, behind the probl...
How to Join a Gym and Actually USE Your Membership by Jeff Kalhoon
As we approach the New Year you might be thinking about getting in shape. It seems to me that almost everyone has this thought right after Christmas.
"This year is the year I'm going to really hit the gym." You've probably told yourself this...
Low-carbohydrate Diets - How They Work by Mark Green
For people who are looking to lose weight and/or maintain a healthy lifestyle, there are many diets available. One option, which is very good for many people, is a low-carbohydrate diet. As the name suggests, this type of diet aims to reduce the amou...
Fat Loss For Idiots -- A Comprehensive, Healthy & Realistic Guide To Weight Loss by Mark Green
The fat loss for idiots guide to fat loss is a great tool for anyone looking for easy weight loss that has tried other diets and been unsuccessful. The reason that the fat loss for idiots diet plan is such a great plan is due to the fact that the pla...
Diet For Idiots -- A Plan That Will Work For You by Mark Green
With so many different ideas about dieting currently on the market, it can be very confusing and difficult for people who are trying to find a diet plan that will work for them and meet their specific needs. If they keep trying over and over with die...
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