Your Low-Stress Guide to Leveling-Up Your Bedtime Routine
Are You Burnt Out or Depressed?
The first step is understanding the different motivation types (yes, theres more than one).
Enter: intrinsic vs. extrinsic motivation.
You choose to participate in the behavior because it makes you happy.
With extrinsic motivation, on the other hand, the motivation comes from outside of you.
You wouldnt perform this behavior unless there was a reward or punishment attached to it.
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They each play an important role.
There has been research to show that both types have a positive effect on human behavior, Brigham says.
Purpose is far more fulfilling than meeting obligations, saysLaTonya Wilkins, an ICF-credentialed career and executive coach.
In other words, outside motivation will only get you so far.
You need that internal motivation to get you to the finish line.
Brigham suggests visualizing how youre going to feel after youve accomplished it.
Name and identify the feelings, she says.
Think about how accomplishing this task will affect other aspects of your life.
For example, lets say the dreaded task is cleaning out your garage.
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Focus on what youll do with that clean space after the task is done.
Maybe youll turn it into a home gym, which aligns with your values of living a healthy lifestyle.
Once you tap into that biggerwhy, suddenly you may be excited to start decluttering.
Its that extra push you gotta get invested in the activity.
Maybe even plan to spend some time in the garage so you’re free to enjoy your accomplishment.
Thats why its important to know when its appropriate to tap into either intrinsic or extrinsic motivation.
Below, find some pro tips to help you navigate different situations.
Intrinsic motivation will decrease when we introduce extrinsic rewards, Brigham says.
Get curious and ask yourself questions
Finding out what motivation bang out you need requires some self-reflection.
Wilkins recommends asking yourself the following: Do I want to create long-term motivation?
Would I like to reframe this project from obligatory to meaningful?
Does this project span beyond short-term needs?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, intrinsic motivation is the way to go.
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