Tag: Extrinsic motivation
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Nadir
Word of the Day: Nadir It happens to everyone. There is always a time when we feel we have reached a nadir. When we experience a nadir, it can feel overwhelming and isolating. However, this time of struggle can also spark a powerful motivation for change and growth. The term nadir refers to the lowest…
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Peer pressure
WotD: Peer pressure I’ve lived in Japan for more than two decades and am still impressed with the social order and safety I enjoy here. From what I’ve observed, one of the main ways Japan maintains such strict order is through extreme peer pressure. In simple terms, peer pressure is the influence that individuals from…
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Extrinsic motivation
WotD: Extrinsic motivation When life becomes challenging, we need to find motivation. There are two types of motivation: Extrinsic and intrinsic. Today, we’ll look at the first and in the next post, the second. Extrinsic motivation is a powerful concept influencing how we act and achieve our goals. It refers to the drive to do…
