## Motivation --- Why do we do the things we do? --- ### External motivation Carrot and stick; someone else sets our path. - numbs our self-motivation - feels meaningless - makes it easier to procrastinate --- ### Internal motivation We follow our own target. - progress feels more rewarding - brings good mood - engages creativity and learning --- ### Goal-based motivation We want to achieve something in the future. - Pros: it works! - Cons: it causes us damage; not sustainable - long struggle, followed by a short rush of joy that quickly evaporates - requires more and more demanding goals --- ### Hedonic treadmill 🔗 > Humans quickly return to a relatively stable level of happiness despite major positive or negative events. --- Bigger and bigger goals --> *arousal addiction* --- ### Journey-based motivation - enjoy the ride! - happiness now - unlocks *flow* - flow brings contentment and mastery, which in turn brings results --- ### Meaning - when your actions have positive impact on others --- ### Group vision - cooperation of individual visions - boosting the growth of our own potential > The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. --- ### TOOL: Personal Vision --- #### How to get one? 1. SWOT analysis 2. Achievements 3. Motivating activities 4. Beta-Vision 5. Final Personal Vision --- ### SWOT - S - Strengths - W - Weaknesses - O - Opportunities - T - Threats -V- Time to reflect on yourself. -V- #### Strengths + Opportunities - use as much as possible - supports flow -V- #### Weaknesses - avoid if possible - can be improved, but don't devote too much time on it - retards flow -V- #### Threats - take into account, be prepared - face a potential fear --- ### My SWOT ... --- ### Personal Achievements - pride, joy - evidence of strengths --- ### My Achievements ... --- ### Motivating Activities Personal vision should consist of these. Categories: - bringing growth - creating legacy - building relationships - carry meaning Activity should ideally fit into multiple categories! --- ### My Activities ... --- ### Beta-Vision Finding a personal vision takes effort. Finding a beta version is easier ...and you won't procrastinate finding it! --- #### Answer these... 1. Favorite quote, idea that resonates? 2. Life values? 3. Fulfilling activities? 4. Meaningful activities? --- ### My Beta-Vision ... --- ### Final Personal Vision --- ### My Final Vision ... --- ### Act Now! How can you incorporate your vision in your daily life? Starting small is fine, as long as you start! --- ### My Start ...