Motivation in Life

PERSONAL DRIVE;
Having Motivative To Change Your Life.

By: God'sgift Okpadiohwo
       2/10/2016

I will want to start with the meaning of motivation. Motivation can be defined in the following ways:
- As an internal or external drive that prompts a person to action
- Being able to pursue change in the face of obstacles, boredom, fatigue, stress and the desire to do other things.
- Doing everything you can to make the changes you want in your life.

Motivation Matrix
For every person, there is a different motivation that drives them toward their goals. The motivation matrix breaks down motivation along two dimension internal vs. external and positive vs negative. This result to four quadrants, but will produce different experience and outcomes.
- internal - positive: challenge, desire, passion, satisfaction,  self - validation (likely outcome successful change, fulfillment)
 - external - positive: recognition and appreciation from others, financial rewards,( likely outcomes: some change, partial fulfillment, dependent on others, for continued change and good feelings).
- internal - negative: threat, fear of failure, inadequacy, insecurity( likely outcome: some change, possible relapse)
- external - negative: fear of loss of job or relationship, insufficient respect from others, financial or social pressure, pressure from significant others.

In addition motivation to change means maintaining your efforts consistently. It also involves doing everything possible to achieve your change goals.

Motivation to change begins with what I call the three D's
D- Direction
D- Decision
D- Dedication

I will want to talk on the three D's that lead to change in goal setting.
The first D stands for direction before you can begin the process of any career path, you must first consider the different directions you can go in your life on that career you have chosen.

The second D represent decision. With these three choices of direction, you must decide on one direction in which to go. None of these directions is necessarily right or wrong, better or worse. They're simply your option. Your choice will dictate whether you make changes in your life and the amount of time and effort you put into those change.

The third D stands for dedication . Once you've made your decision, you must dedicate yourself to it. If your decision is to make significant changes in your life whether quickly or slowly, then this last step will determine whether those change are realized. Your decision to change will them become a top priority in your life. Only by being completely dedicated to your direction and decision will you ensure that you have the motivation you will need to achieve your change goals.