kowledge about motivation

what is motivation ???
Motivation is the internal condition that activates behavior and gives it direction; energizes and directs goal-oriented behavior.
there are 2 motivation :
Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivations
Have you ever had a problem getting motivated to complete a task that you absolutely had to do? Did you ever just want to throw in the towel and
accept that you failed? If so, understand that there are things you can do to be more motivated and to achieve your goals.

What motivates you?
There are two types of motivation that exist: extrinsic motivation and intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is motivation that is inspired by outside
forces, while intrinsic motivation is motivation that is inspired from within a person. Both types of motivation are essential to success. Below you will
find different types of extrinsic and intrinsic motivational factors:

Extrinsic Motivation.
-Money
-People around you
-Good grades
-Rewards

Intrinsic Motivation.
-Happiness
-Personal goals, values, and morals
-Willingness and eagerness to learn
-Physiological, social, and self-esteem needs

Both extrinsic and intrinsic motivations push a person to achieve a goal. However, they do so in different ways. Let us take a look at both of these
types of motivations.

Extrinsic motivation:
As shown above, extrinsic motivation comes from rewards and incentives that are positive reinforcements. An example of extrinsic motivation is a
student studying and getting an A on an exam because the reward of a ski trip motivated him. Completing a project for work ahead of schedule
because an employee knows that raises are coming soon is an example of extrinsic motivation. A teenager may come home from a friend's house
right before curfew, just to avoid being grounded. All of these actions are done because the person is trying to avoid some type of punishment or
disapproval.

An example of a possible problem with extrinsic motivation is that when the rewards stop, the motivation will come to an end. How do you keep, for
example, an employee or child motivated? One solution is spacing out rewards so the person does not receive them all at once. This gives the person
something to look forward to. Another thing to do is to make sure the reward cannot cause any negative impact after it. Another thing to do is to try to
help the person find a reason to be motivated besides receiving a reward.

Intrinsic Motivation:
Intrinsic motivation comes from within a person. While this motivation is often strong, it is hard to maintain at times - especially when something bad is
happening in a person's life. Everyone wants to be happy, to achieve life goals, have high morals and values, have plenty of friends, and simply be
able to survive in the world. Intrinsic motivation makes a person strive for these things in daily life. Intrinsic motivation will make a person take a look in
the mirror and say, "I can do it." This type of motivation will also make someone take a few minutes and reflect on what is important in his or her life. It
will make them question why they are seeking out their goals and what they are willing to risk in order to attain them.