Our ability to get ourselves to move from thoughts to actions is self-motivation. It is the ability to do things on your own without being told to do so. It is a fire within that lights our path and drives us to do and achieve something. A self-motivated person feels he wants to and not he has to and thus is happily satisfied. It is the name of the fire within, the inner desire, willingness and eagerness and own enthusiasm and ambition that drives one towards success. Only a self-motivated person achieves the desired results as s/he has the real motivation, the self motivation.

1. UNIT 1
SESSION 3 - SELF MOTIVATION

2. SELF MOTIVATION
• Our ability to get ourselves to move from thoughts to actions is self-motivation.
• It is the ability to do things on your own without being told to do so.
• It is a fire within that lights our path and drives us to do and achieve something.
• A self-motivated person feels he wants to and not he has to and thus is happily
satisfied.
• It is the name of the fire within, the inner desire, willingness and eagerness and own
enthusiasm and ambition that drives one towards success.
• Only a self-motivated person achieves the desired results as s/he has the real
motivation, the self motivation.

3. Types of Motivation
There is a multitude of reasons, which motivates people. The reasons could come
from within or from outside. So, motivation can be External or Internal.
External Internal
If an external factor, such as
reward, is responsible for
motivation, it is called External or
Extrinsic Motivation.
If an internal factor, such as having
peace of mind, is responsible for
motivation, it is called internal or
intrinsic motivation.
Some other factors responsible for
external motivation are: incentives,
promotion, punishment, criticism,
failure etc.
Some other factors responsible for
internal motivation are: love, joy,
belonging, fear etc.

4. TRAITS OF A SELF-MOTIVATED PEOPLE
If you look around yourself, you will find many self-motivated people, in your family, school,
neighbourhood, society, country etc. There are some traits or qualities, which the self-
motivated people have. These are:
1. Belief
I. Self Belief – These people believe in their ability to achieve their goals.
II. Self – Aware – They are aware of their strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and triggers,
along with what they want and what is really important.
2. Grounded and Focused
I. Live in Reality - They stay real and have self – belief without arrogance, ego or excuses.
II. Focused – Self motivated people never lose focus.
3. Keen Learners – They are prepared to acquire the knowledge, skill or resources to achieve
their goals.

5. TRAITS OF A SELF-MOTIVATED PEOPLE
4. Consistent Action
I. Dedicated – They take action dedicatedly, every single day towards their goals.
II. Tiny steps – Even if they don’t feel like it, they still take a step, no matter how tiny, towards their
goal, every single day.
5. Manage Emotions Well
I. Positive Thinking – Self-motivated people are positive thinkers.
II. Cut Negativity inside themselves : Motivated individuals carefully filter out and eliminate
negative self-talk, because it is not useful to them.
III. Nurture Energy : Motivated people carefully nurture their emotions to allow positive energy.

6. BUILDING SELF-MOTIVATION
Self – motivation is the best motivation. Finding self-motivation requires long-term
commitment, courage, and perseverance. If you keep practising the following steps,
you will stay motivated:
I. Be self-aware
II. Define your goal
III. Develop plan
IV. Stay loyal and focused

7. SELF REGULATION
It is an important skill that is required to known own emotions and behaviour in tough
situations and challenges and manage them effectively. It aims at bringing oneself to a
calmer self when things are tough and are causing stress to them.