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mo·ti·va·tion
[moh-t // uh // - ** vey ** -sh //uh//n ], noun Synonyms: motive, inspiration, inducement, cause, impetus.

1. the act or an instance of motivating, or providing with a reason to act in a certain way: //"// //I don't understand what her motivation was for quitting her job".// 2. the desire to do; interest or drive: //"We know that these students// // have strong motivation to learn". // 3. something that motivates; inducement; incentive: //"// //Clearly, the company's long-term motivation is profit". // 4. ( // psychol) // the process that arouses, sustains and regulates human and animal behaviour

**// WHAT IS MOTIVATION? //**

"...the natural human capacity to direct energy in the pursuit of a goal" (Wlodkowski, 2008)

Motivation is a term that describes the mental state that energizes action or gives direction and purpose to adult behaviour. Motivation is reflected in a learner’s attention, concentration, effort, perseverance and initiative. In fact, it is easier to understand motivation or a motivated student by the behaviours that people demonstrate than by attempting to define the term itself.




 * __Characteristics / Ideas about Motivation:__ **


 * Motivation is the inner power or energy that pushes toward acting, performing actions and achieving
 * Motivation has much to do with desire and ambition, and if they are absent, motivation is absent too
 * Motivation strengthens the ambition, increases initiative and gives direction, courage, energy and the persistence to follow one's goals
 * Motivation becomes strong when you have a vision, a clear mental image of what you want to achieve, and also a strong desire to materialize it
 * Motivation can be applied to every action and goal
 * Motivation is one of the most important keys to success
 * A motivated person is a happier person, more energetic, and sees the positive end result in his/her mind



__**Suggestions to Enhance / Strengthen Your Own Motivation:**__
 * Set a goal
 * Understand that finishing what you start is important
 * Associate with motivated people who share your interests / goals
 * Never procrastinate
 * Remember to persist, have patience, and don't give up despite failure and difficulties
 * Read about the subjects of your interest
 * Constantly affirm to yourself that you can and will succeed
 * Visualize your goals with happiness and joy



//"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people// //who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all."// ~Dale Carnegie~