Intrinsic motivation

Intrinsic motivation is taking action because of its meaning, curiosity, satisfaction or compliance with values.

Definition

Internal motivation is strongly related to the sense of autonomy, competence and relationality. It does not mean that action is always easy or pleasant. Rather, it means that a person recognizes value in himself that does not depend solely on external reward.

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Practice and life

Write down what in a given activity has value in itself: what you learn, what value you realize and who you become through practice.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to expect that intrinsic motivation will always be emotional enthusiasm. Sometimes it is a calm sense of meaning.

Questions for self-reflection

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