Motivation is defined as the thoughts and feelings that make us want to do something, continue wanting to do it, and turn our wishes into action. It refers to the internal and external factors that stimulate desire and energy in people to be continually interested and committed to a job, role or subject, or to make an effort to attain a goal. Motivation is what causes us to act, whether it is getting a glass of water to reduce thirst or reading a book to gain knowledge.