The Science Of Motivation

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Learning how to motivate one’s self can now be done through science. Modern techniques and strategies no longer rely on hearsay but are backed by years of research and data. Neurologists and psychologists have studied the science of motivation and how emotions affect and are affected by the different areas of the brain.

An interesting finding is that when the brain has to compete between thought and emotion, it is the latter that usually wins. Research found that fighting one’s feelings makes one even stronger. For example, when people are told something unhappy and are instructed not to feel sad about it, these individuals report feeling worse than people who are not told how to feel about the particular event or situation.

Knowing the unavoidable power of feelings play a crucial role in motivating one’s self. Scientists have found that procrastination usually comes when a person is in a bad mood. Medical studies suggest that negative emotions greatly constrict mood and reasoning. That is, when people feel negative emotions, they are more likely to procrastinate. Happiness, on the other hand, was shown to increase productivity.

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Another helpful strategy is optimism. It was found that this greatly increases motivation and furthers progress. Neurologists suggest monitoring one’s progress and celebrating each milestone – even the little ones. These small steps have been seen to increase optimism, enhance happiness, and improve productivity.

Psychologists assert that these small shifts in thinking significantly impact how a person perceives the world and in turn, how he or she is motivated to do whatever the assigned task.

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