motivation
Meaning
Motivation refers to the internal or external factors that stimulate an individual to take action and pursue goals.
💡 A common mistake is confusing "motivation" with "inspiration," as motivation is about driving action, while inspiration is about sparking ideas.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sara
woke
up
early
and
made
a
simple
plan
to
study
for
her
exam
.
She
found
motivation
in
small
goals
,
so
she
decided
to
study
for
forty
minutes
and
then
take
a
short
break
.
As
she
followed
this
routine
,
she
noticed
steady
progress
and
felt
less
anxious
.
Her
friend
called
to
check
on
her
,
which
helped
her
stay
focused
for
the
next
session
.
By
the
evening
she
was
tired
but
satisfied
because
her
schedule
had
worked
and
she
felt
ready
to
continue
tomorrow
.
Common Phrases
intrinsic motivation
extrinsic motivation
motivation levels
Synonyms
Related Words
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