How to Stay Motivated - 3 Science Backed Hacks

Feeling like you’re lacking motivation? Struggling to stay focussed in life and reach your goals? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is: “How can I be more motivated at work and in life?” So today I’m sharing 3 of my favourite ways to stay motivated, all based on research. And don’t worry, being part of the ‘5am club’ is NOT one of them… (phew!) I’m also busting a common myth that people have about motivation - but you’ll have to watch the video to find out! What’s your favourite tip to stay focussed and keep your momentum up? Let me know in the comments! 👇 _______________________________________ 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com Follow her on: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/ • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai/ ___________________________________________ RELEVANT RESEARCH 📚 Take action: • Gollwitzer, P & Oettingen, G. (2015). Psychology of Motivation and Actions. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.26040-6 Know your why: • Converse, B. A., Juarez, L., & Hennecke, M. (2019). Self-control and the reasons behind our goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 116(5), 860–883. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000188 https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pspp0000188 Intrinsic Motivation: • Fischer C., Malycha C. P. & Schafmann, E. (2019). The Influence of Intrinsic Motivation and Synergistic Extrinsic Motivators on Creativity and Innovation. Front. Psychol. 10:137. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00137 • Bénabou, R. & Tirole, J. (2003). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation, The Review of Economic Studies, 70: 3, 489–520. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-937X.00253

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Released: September 17, 2020
Duration: 8m
Channel: Dr. Shadé Zahrai
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Feeling like you’re lacking motivation? Struggling to stay focussed in life and reach your goals? Don’t worry, you’re not alone! One of the questions I’m asked most frequently is: “How can I be more motivated at work and in life?” So today I’m sharing 3 of my favourite ways to stay motivated, all based on research. And don’t worry, being part of the ‘5am club’ is NOT one of them… (phew!) I’m also busting a common myth that people have about motivation - but you’ll have to watch the video to find out! What’s your favourite tip to stay focussed and keep your momentum up? Let me know in the comments! 👇 _______________________________________ 🚀FREE TRAINING– Career Clarity: https://www.shadezahrai.com/cct-registration To find out more about Shadé, visit the website: https://www.shadezahrai.com Follow her on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadezahrai/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadezahrai
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadezahraispeaker
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadezahrai/
___________________________________________ RELEVANT RESEARCH 📚 Take action:
• Gollwitzer, P & Oettingen, G. (2015). Psychology of Motivation and Actions. International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-08-097086-8.26040-6 Know your why:
• Converse, B. A., Juarez, L., & Hennecke, M. (2019). Self-control and the reasons behind our goals. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 116(5), 860–883. https://doi.org/10.1037/pspp0000188 https://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/pspp0000188 Intrinsic Motivation:
Fischer C., Malycha C. P. & Schafmann, E. (2019). The Influence of Intrinsic Motivation and Synergistic Extrinsic Motivators on Creativity and Innovation. Front. Psychol. 10:137. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00137
Bénabou, R. & Tirole, J. (2003). Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation, The Review of Economic Studies, 70: 3, 489–520. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-937X.00253

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Dr. Shadé Zahrai
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Organizational psychologist and leadership expert who hosts the Dr. Shadé Zahrai channel.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Dr. Shadé Zahrai, featuring Dr. Shadé Zahrai, How to Stay Motivated - 3 Science Backed Hacks explores three science-backed motivation hacks: act first, clarify why, reframe language Motivation is portrayed as a result of action—not a prerequisite—so starting small creates momentum and increases confidence through visible progress.

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